General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
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: Trails and climbs 6 to 8 feet or more
Plant Spread: Leaves can get quite large, 9-10 inches wide, 9-10 inches long
Leaves: Evergreen
Broadleaf
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: White
Other: Umbels of numerous small creamy-white flowers
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Layering
Division
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Wax Plant
  • Hoya
  • Porcelain Flower
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Hoya latifolia
  • Synonym: Hoya polystachya
  • Synonym: Hoya loyceandrewsiana

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Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2022-05-01
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2022-04-25
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2021-06-08
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2022-04-11
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2021-10-30
Location: Oceanside, California 
Date: 2021-10-09
I can’t wait until the leaves become humongous
Location: My Garden
Date: 2013-04-24
Large blooms 3-4 in. across, fragrant
Location: My Garden
Date: 2013-04-24
Hoya latifolia or \"Dinner Plate\" Hoya. Leaves can get quite lar
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2021-06-08
Location: SRQHoyas
Date: 2015-02-11
Hoya latifolia IML 88
Location: SRQHoyas
Date: 2015-02-11
Hoya latifolia IML 88

Date: 2015-10-07
Location: SRQHoyas
Hoya latifolia IML 88
Comments:
  • Posted by SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Mar 17, 2012 5:08 AM concerning plant:
    Latifolia is a large species with thick fleshy leaves up to 6 inches across. It is a subtropical species that requires protection in very cold climates.

    Lightly scented.

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