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Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Red
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Wax Plant
  • Hoya
  • Porcelain Flower

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Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2015-04-16
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2019-05-07
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: January 21, 2012
Absolutely stunning 2 inch blooms!
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2019-05-04
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2013-02-08
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2012-05-29
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2013-02-07
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: summer 2008
These blooms are about 2 inches in diameter each.
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2013-02-01
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2013-01-26
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2013-02-07
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: summer 2008
This is a pretty rapid growing Hoya.
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2015-04-08

Date: 2011-09-02
Location: SRQHoyas
Date: 2015-02-11
Hoya macgillivrayi IML 458
Location: SRQHoyas
Hoya macgillivrayi IML 458
Comments:
  • Posted by plantladylin (Sebastian, Florida - Zone 10a) on Dec 5, 2011 9:41 PM concerning plant:
    I received a small cutting of H. macgillivrayi in a trade summer 2011. The cutting rooted quickly and put on a lot of growth. I'm hoping next summer it will really take off and that I will possibly see a bloom or two.
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