Porcelainflower
Hoya carnosa
- Native to:
- China, Hainan, India, Japan, Laos, Nansei-shoto, Taiwan
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Genus:
- Hoya
- Species:
- Hoya carnosa
- USDA Symbol:
- HOCA6
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 400 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Chain-lined geometer moth (Cingilia catenaria)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to tropical and subtropical regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require warmth and humidity; fresh seed germinates best. Propagation by stem cuttings is more common and reliable.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI