Family: Apocynaceae
(a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee) Genus: Hoya (HOY-a) Species: lanceolata subsp. bella Synonym:Hoya bella Synonym:Hoya paxtonii
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Category Tropicals and Tender PerennialsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterRequires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings Sun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeLight Shade Foliage Grown for foliageEvergreen Smooth Velvet/Fuzzy Foliage Color Blue-GreenHeight 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)Spacing 3-6 in. (7-15 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualSuitable for growing in containers Danger Seed is poisonous if ingestedParts of plant are poisonous if ingested All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction Bloom Color Fuchsia (red-purple)White/Near White Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Blooms repeatedlyOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From herbaceous stem cuttingsFrom woody stem cuttings Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsSeed does not store well; sow as soon as possible |