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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
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
Garden photo gallery of Hoya acuta [black margin]
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Gardening facts about Hoya acuta [black margin] plant
How to Grow Hoya acuta [black margin]
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - dappled shade
Features
Flower Color
- white
Foliage Color
- variegated
- green
- burgundy
- black
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 6"-120"
Width: 6"-120"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
Size
Height: 6"-120"
Width: 12"-120"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2"-18"
Width: 6"-12"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Hoya krohniana 'Splash'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1"-18"
Width: 6"-12"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1'-5'
Width: 1'-5'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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