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    Hoya acuta [black margin]

    Also Known As

    • Hoya parasitica 'Black Margin'

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, vine

    size

    • H: 1'-10'
    • W: 1'-10'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Hoya acuta [black margin] plant details

    Hoya acuta [black margin] is an evergreen cactus / succulent or vine with black, burgundy, green and variegated foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hoya acuta [black margin]

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: evergreen black, burgundy, green and variegated
    Mature size: 1 FT - 10 FT - wide, 1 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hoya acuta [black margin]

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Hoya parasitica ‘Black Margin’ is a trailing houseplant featuring thick, glossy green, oval leaves with pointed tips and a black margin, hence the name. It produces waxy, ball clusters of whitish yellow flowers with reddish purple centers.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Hoya acuta [black margin] plant

    How to Grow Hoya acuta [black margin]

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • green
      • burgundy
      • black

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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