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Quinquenervia Wax Vine

Hoya quinquenervia

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Overview

The Hoya quinquenervia is a tropical wax vine with glossy emerald leaves marked by distinctive lengthwise veins and occasional pale, sweetly scented yellow flower clusters. Indoors it trails or spreads 12-24 inches, with vines suited to small supports. Grow in bright indirect to medium light, chunky well-drained mix, average water, and higher humidity, allowing the top soil to dry between waterings. Hardy in USDA Zones 10-12.

Sun HalfWater Medium

Quinquenervia Wax Vine (Hoya quinquenervia) — sweetly scented yellow flower clusters

Culture

Sun: Half
Water: Medium

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–2 Ft.

Classification

Family: Apocynaceae

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Quinquenervia Wax Vine (Hoya quinquenervia) — sweetly scented yellow flower clusters

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