General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial 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: Trails or climbs 6 to 8 feet or more.
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Pubescent (velvety)
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Other: Deep burgundy to almost black.
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
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
  • Wax Plant
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Eriostemma ciliata
  • Synonym: Hoya philippinensis

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Location: My Garden
Date: 2016-04-18
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