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Hoya obovata (Porcelain Flower)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9002610



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Gentianales
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Genus: Hoya
Species: Hoya obovata
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Climber
  • Perennial
  • Tropical
  • Vine
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • Spring
Flowering End edit
  • Summer
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
  • Obovate
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Suitable For edit
  • Container/Patio
  • Hanging Basket
  • Wall/Trellis
  • Greenhouse
  • Indoor
  • Tropical Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
Soil pH edit
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
  • Purple
  • White
  • Near White
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Stem Cutting
Skill Level edit
Additional Short Notes add
  • Fragrant flowers edit | delete
  • Seed does not store well, sow as soon as possible. edit | delete
  • Leaves are mottled with white/silver flecks. edit | delete
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Aug 07 2013
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