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Hoya imperialis

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Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Hoya (HOY-a)
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Species
imperialis (im-peer-ee-AL-is)
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Synonym
Asclepias sussuela
Calotropis sussuela
Hoya speciosa
Hoya sussuela
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Francisco, California

De Leon Springs, Florida

Fruitland Park, Florida

Sebring, Florida

Whitestone, New York

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anemone73
upton, QC (Zone 4b) | February 2013 | negative

I HAD A VERY FLOWERING HOYA, ABOUT 6 YEARS AGO i CUT A STEM TO GIVE TO MY DAUGHTER.. I DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED BUT HERS KEPT FLOWERING...Read More

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