Hoya Species, Miniature Wax Plant, Beautiful Hoya, Porcelain Flower
Hoya lanceolata subsp. bella
| Family: | Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Hoya (HOY-a) (Info) |
| Species: | lanceolata subsp. bella |
| Synonym: | Hoya bella |
| Synonym: | Hoya paxtonii |
Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Velvet/Fuzzy
Foliage Color:
Blue-Green
Height:
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 annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Danger:
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts 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:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly
Other details:
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
Sebring, Florida
Albany, Georgia
Mackinaw, Illinois
Claremont, New Hampshire
Glenwood, New Jersey
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Ellerbe, North Carolina
Hendersonville, North Carolina
Federal Way, Washington
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
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| Positive | On Jun 28, 2013, chaos000 from Vernon Valley, NJ wrote: I have two Hoya Bellas,(and now a Hoya Lacunosa, it's still very young) and they have at least a dozen blooms constantly, and both the flowers and plants are huge! It's a very hardy plant and I would recommend it for literally anyone. Has to be my favorite kind of plant! |
| Positive | On Jun 5, 2012, hidesrtorchid from Albuquerque, NM wrote: I live in New Mexico and purchased this plant years ago to help screen my orchids from direct sun at sunset and have enjoyed it. When purchased I didn't know what it was, nor did I know it bloomed. Mine always looks a little sun burned and sad due to it getting southern and western sun everyday but blooms every May for the last 3 years. It lives with succulents and cacti in my south/west window and is among my favorites outside of my orchids. |
| Positive | On Jan 23, 2011, LadyAshleyR from Oakland, MD wrote: This is seriously the easiest plant I have every rooted. |
| Positive | On May 26, 2007, Hoppingcrow from Mt. Rainier, WA (Zone 7b) wrote: I have never owned such a satisfactory houseplant! It blooms profusely and frequently, requires little maintenance. Mine was started from a slip obtained from a friend and has given me much pleasure over the years. |
| Positive | On Mar 4, 2005, CaptMicha from Brookeville, MD (Zone 7a) wrote: Very rewarding house/tropical plant. |
| Positive | On Jul 21, 2004, Pameladragon from Appomattox, VA wrote: I have grown this particular Hoya for many years, always in a south-eastern window. Because its pot sits high above a window, sometimes it dries out but a good soaking brings it right back to health. |
| Positive | On Nov 11, 2003, mizzourah wrote: I've had my plant for at least 12 years. Now that I know NOT to pinch it back (which I was doing on a regular basis thinking it would make it grow better), it blooms on a regular basis with absolutely no special care. I don't even fertilize it on a regular basis. My husband built a copper trellis for it to climb (our windows are floor to ceiling) and it's practically covered the trellis after 4 years. Exposure is in a southwest window. I also have a "baby" that consistently blooms and it gets indirect SW light. Needs repotting every few years. |
| Positive | On Nov 10, 2003, mumita wrote: my mother has this plant in her kitchen and had no idea what it was for the longest time. the flowers are petite and sweet smelling. We have it sitting in a North facing window. |
| Neutral | On Oct 20, 2003, l8blmr from Owasso, OK (Zone 7a) wrote: My mother received this plant 20 or so years ago. She loves the plant - it's the only one she has been able to keep alive for any length of time! It has bloomed only 3 or 4 times since she's had it, so I would love to know what it takes to get it to bloom. It has always been a houseplant. I never thought to try propagating it. |
| Positive | On Nov 23, 2002, mep wrote: I've had one for only about 5 months but it's growing and flowering (this is November) nicely with no special treatment. It's in a hanging basket and the flowers are most visable from below. |
