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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
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
By: Almost Eden
Garden photo gallery of Hoya carnosa 'Mauna Loa'
Gardening facts about Hoya carnosa 'Mauna Loa' plant
How to Grow Hoya carnosa 'Mauna Loa'
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - mostly shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- bronze
- gold
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Hoya for your garden
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
aka Mathilde Porcelain Flower, Mathilde Wax Flower
Plant Type
Vine
Zones
10b-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 1'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
aka Wax Plant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10b-11
Size
Height: 10'-12'
Width: 12"
- mostly sun - bright shade
- occasional
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
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
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