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    Hoya polyneura

    Also Known As

    • Fish Tail Hoya
    • Porcelain Flower
    • Wax Plant

    Plant type

    perennial, vine

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 11-12

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    Hoya polyneura plant details

    Hoya polyneura is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In spring and summer burgundy and white flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hoya polyneura

    Plant type: perennial vine
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 0 - 24 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: burgundy and white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: easy-to-grow, epiphyte, hanging basket, houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hoya polyneura

    USDA Zones: 11 - 12
    Sun exposure: bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Hoya polyneura commonly called the fishtail hoya due to the leaves looking like a fish tail. Is native to India and Himalaya. Growing as a vine or epiphyte. Flowers star shaped white to light yellow with a red center. Plants do great as hanging plants or mounted as an epiphyte.

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    White and maroon star shaped flowers bloom periodically. Let dry between waterings, Easy care houseplant.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Hoya polyneura plant

    How to Grow Hoya polyneura

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • burgundy

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Hoya carnosa 'Compacta Regalis'

    aka Hoya carnosa 'Picta', Hoya compacta 'Regalis', Hoya compacta 'Variegata', Hoya compacta variegata, Angel Rope, Hindu Rope, Hoya, Porcelain Flower, Variegated Hindu Rope, Variegated Indian Rope, Wax Plant

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Vine

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 3"-6"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Hoya carnosa 'Compacta Regalis' flower by Almost Eden
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    Hoya 'Mathilde'

    aka Mathilde Porcelain Flower, Mathilde Wax Flower

    Plant Type

    Vine

    Zones

    10b-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 1'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Hoya 'Mathilde' flower by Emilio Botaniste
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    Hoya carnosa

    aka Wax Plant

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10b-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-12'

    Width: 12"

    • mostly sun - bright shade
    • occasional
    Photo of Hoya carnosa foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Hoya carnosa 'Compacta'

    aka Hoya carnosa 'Crispa', Hoya carnosa 'Hindu Rope', Hoya carnosa 'Krinkle Kurls', Hoya compacta, Angel Rope, Green Curls, Hindu Rope, Hindu Rope Plant, Indian Rope, Porcelain Flower

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Vine

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-6'

    Width: 1'-6'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Hoya carnosa 'Compacta' flower by Almost Eden
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    Hoya kerrii

    aka Porcelain Flower, Sweethearts, Valentine Hoya, Wax Hearts

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Vine

    Zones

    11-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-10'

    Width: 1'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Hoya kerrii flower by Kara Nursery
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