Hoya carnosa 'Mauna Loa'

Also Known As

Hoya carnosa 'Golden Tricolor'
Hoya carnosa 'Lura Lei'
Hoya carnosa var. compacta 'Medio-picta'
Golden Tricolor Hoya
Porcelain Flower
Wax Flower

Plant type

vine

size

H: 3'-15'
W: 2'-15'

planting zones

10a-12

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Hoya carnosa 'Mauna Loa' plant details

Hoya carnosa 'Mauna Loa' is a broadleaf evergreen vine with bronze, gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hoya carnosa 'Mauna Loa'

Plant type: vine
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 2 FT - 15 FT - wide, 3 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, fragrant, houseplant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hoya carnosa 'Mauna Loa'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bright golden yellow foliage is narrowly edged, and splashed in green. New growth is tinged pink and young stems are red to burgundy providing a wonderful contrast. Large clusters of soft pink waxy flowers are born in summer. An easy hanging basket or container plant for indoors or in a protected area outdoors. This selection is very similar to the one we offer as Tricolor Hoya but definitely has more yellow in the foliage. In all other regards they are, for all practical purposes, the same.