Waxflower, waxplant, waxvine
Hoya wayetii is native to the Philippines. It grows creeping, the shoots can reach lengths of up to one meter. Hoya wayetii “Tricolor” differs from the wild type by its yellow-green leaves. Young leaves are reddish, but lose this coloration after a while.
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: 40 to 100 centimeters, herbaceous plant
Life cycle: Perennial
Poisonous: Yes, contact with the milky plant sap can cause skin irritation.
Origin: The wild type is native to Southeast Asia (Philippines)
USDA zone: 13 (59 °F/15 °C)
Botany
Name: Hoya wayetii “Tricolor”
Family: Apocynaceae
Categories: Succulents | Indoor Plants | Vine |
