General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 8 to 12 inches
Plant Spread: 24 to 36 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: White to Pink with Red Corona
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Fish Tail Hoya
  • Wax Plant
  • Porcelain Flower

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Date: 2009-08-24
Location: West Valley City, UT
Date: 2012-07-12
You can see why they call it a fish tail.
Location: West Valley City, UT
Date: 2012-07-12
Location: West Valley City, UT
Date: 2012-07-12
Uploaded by plantladylin
Uploaded by indoorplants

Date: 2012-05-20
this is the beginning of my H.polyneura developing a peduncle.The

Date: 2012-05-07
plant hanging outside.It gets sun and shade as the sun moves it's
Location: From my collection. Poland.
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Comments:
  • Posted by SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Mar 17, 2012 5:05 AM concerning plant:
    A compact species suited for baskets. Flowers almost an inch across come in bunches of 10 to 15 hanging from the stem tips.

    "Polyneura" is easily grown but should be cut back occasionally to thicken growth. Regular feeding is also required to create an attractive specimen.

    Requires rain and frost protection in colder climates and may not flower if kept too cold.
  • Posted by Zencat (West Valley City, Utah - Zone 7a) on Jul 12, 2012 8:59 PM concerning plant:
    This plant has been outside in the shade of the house through 100º+ temps. It gets morning sun, then shade, then late afternoon sun. It's thriving.

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