Hoya, Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower
Hoyacarnosa 'Krinkle 8'

Family: Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Hoya (HOY-a)
Species: carnosa (kar-NO-suh)
Cultivar: Krinkle 8
Additional cultivar information: (aka Krinkle-8)

Category

Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Unknown

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pink
Red
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Unknown

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