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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: 4 to 6 inches
Plant Spread: 18 to 24 inches or more
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
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
  • Porcelain Flower
  • Retuse Hoya

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Date: 2020-10-21
Hoya retusa
Location: Fairfax, VA
Location: Fairfax, VA
Location: Tampa Bay, Florida 
Date: 2020-10-21
Hoya retusa
Location: Fairfax, VA | June, 2022
Date: 2022-06-05
Location: SRQHoyas
Date: 2015-02-20
Hoya retusa IML 1324
Location: SRQHoyas
Hoya retusa IML 1324
Location: SRQHoyas
Hoya retusa IML 1324
Location: SRQHoyas
Date: 2015-02-20
Hoya retusa IML 1324
Location: SRQHoyas
Date: 2015-02-20
Hoya retusa IML 1324
Location: SRQHoyas
Hoya retusa IML 1324
Location: SRQHoyas
Date: 2015-02-20
Hoya retusa IML 1324
Location: SRQHoyas
Hoya retusa IML 1324
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