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    Hoya brevialata

    Also Known As

    • Hoya incurvula 'Sulawesii'
    • Hoya
    • Porcelain Flower
    • Wax Flower
    • Wax Plant

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, vine

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Hoya brevialata plant details

    Hoya brevialata is a broadleaf evergreen cactus / succulent or vine with green foliage. In spring and summer burgundy, pink and tan flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hoya brevialata

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: burgundy, pink and tan blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, fragrant, hanging basket, houseplant, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hoya brevialata

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Hoya brevialata has thick succulent, quarter size leaves that are slightly cupped. The leaves are a brilliant green. This plant has pink star shaped flowers that grow in a cluster. This plant is great for hanging pots, large terrariums, tropical gardens or greenhouses. The plant for sale is in a 3 inch square pot. Foliage: Rounded light green leaves, cupped like suction cups Flowers: Clusters of small pink flowers Height: Climber and vine

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    Mounding, trailing habit of leathery convex leaves arranged in pairs. Producing umbels of waxy flowers of beige and maroon that have a sweet fragrance like caramel in spring - summer

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Hoya brevialata plant

    How to Grow Hoya brevialata

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • burgundy
      • tan

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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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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