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Hoya 'Rosita'

Plant type

cactus / succulent, vine

size

  • H: 12"-36"
  • W: 8"-18"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Hoya 'Rosita' plant details

Hoya 'Rosita' is a broadleaf evergreen cactus / succulent or vine with burgundy, green and variegated foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter red and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - mostly 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 'Rosita'

Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, green and variegated
Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: red and yellow blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hoya 'Rosita'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hoya Rosita is a lovely hybrid of Hoya wayetii and Hoya tsangii. The plump, glossy green, oval leaves are edged in maroon. When the plant is ‘happily stressed’ by sun exposure, it will flush out tones of bronze and red. In mature specimens, red flower clusters with yellow tips may emerge.

Gardening facts about Hoya 'Rosita' plant

How to Grow Hoya 'Rosita'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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
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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
Photo of Hoya 'Mathilde' flower by Emilio Botaniste
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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
Photo of Hoya carnosa foliage by Karl Gercens III
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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
Photo of Hoya carnosa 'Compacta' flower by Almost Eden
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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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