Hoya obovata

Also Known As

Porcelain Flower
Wax Flower

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 3'-10'
W: 2'-10'

planting zones

10a-12

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Hoya obovata plant details

Hoya obovata is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hoya obovata

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, fragrant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hoya obovata

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The large glossy rounded foliage of Hoya obovata is often flecked with silver and pink, especially on the newer foliage. Rounded hanging clusters of light to pale pink star-shaped flowers are centered with contrasting purplish-red and are considered to be lightly fragrant. Hoya obovata is a vigorous and easy to grow naturally evergreen tropical climber or trailing plant well suited to tropical and indoor settings. Provide a well-drained soil and high indirect light like on a porch or covered patio during the warm season. Looks great in hanging baskets. An excellent choice for beginning Hoya enthusiasts. Hoya obovata is considered to be one of the easiest and most forgiving species of Hoya that is tolerant of the lower light conditions of more northerly climates. For comparison, the foliage of Hoya obovata is about 2/3's as large as that of the Heartleaf Hoya, Hoya kerrii.