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Hoya australis 'Lisa'

Also Known As

  • Hoya australis 'Tricolor'

Plant type

cactus / succulent, vine

size

  • H: 6'-60"
  • W: 6"-60"

planting zones

  • 10b-12

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Hoya australis 'Lisa' plant details

Hoya australis 'Lisa' is an evergreen cactus / succulent or vine with chartreuse, gold, green, pink, red and variegated foliage. In fall and summer cream and pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hoya australis 'Lisa'

Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, gold, green, pink, red and variegated
Mature size: 6 IN - 60 IN - wide, 6 FT - 60 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hoya australis 'Lisa'

USDA Zones: 10b - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hoya australis ‘Tricolor’ has long twining vines displaying waxy leaves with variegation of pink and creamy white. New growth emerges bright pink. Occasional large clusters of night fragrant, waxy, star flowers appear. Plants rebloom multiple times on the same stem spur so do not remove.

Gardening facts about Hoya australis 'Lisa' plant

How to Grow Hoya australis 'Lisa'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • pink
    • red
    • gold
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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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
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aka Mathilde Porcelain Flower, Mathilde Wax Flower

Plant Type

Vine

Zones

10b-11

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 1'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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aka Wax Plant

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

10b-11

Size

Height: 10'-12'

Width: 12"

  • mostly sun - bright shade
  • occasional
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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
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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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