General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
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 and climbs 6 to 12 feet or more.
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Lime green with no splashes, or markings.
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Shades of dark pink to deep purplish-red to purplish-black
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
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
  • Wax Plant

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Location: SRQHoyas
Date: 2015-02-20
Hoya pubicalyx 'Black Dragon' SRQ 3045
Location: SRQHoyas
Date: 2015-02-20
Hoya pubicalyx 'Black Dragon' SRQ 3045
Location: SRQHoyas
Hoya pubicalyx 'Black Dragon' SRQ 3045
Location: SRQHoyas
Date: 2015-02-20
Hoya pubicalyx 'Black Dragon' SRQ 3045

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