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Hoya fitchii

Names

Common Names
Hoya fitchii

Growth

Height
8 inches
Spread
6-12 inches
Growth Rate
Moderate

Appearance

Bloom Color
Shades of yellows and oranges to pearlescent pinks
Foliage Color
Green with veined pattern
Fall Foliage Color
Orange to Red

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 9-11
Sunlight Requirements
Ideal sunlight requirement is Partial Sun.
Soil Type
Well-draining, slightly acidic soil composed of 2 parts peat moss, 1 part perlite, and 1 part compost, with optional additions of orchid bark or coco coir for aeration and moisture retention.
Soil Drainage
Well-drained, coarse mix with ample airflow to prevent waterlogging
Soil pH
6.0-7.5

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Evergreen broadleaf
Seasons of Interest
Summer (blooming), Fall and Winter (rest)
Bloom Time
Summer to Spring

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Stem cuttings, leaf cuttings, and water propagation

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts bees and moths

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank
Species
Author
Kloppenb.
Publication
Fraterna 22(4): 16 (2009)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Pteridobiotina
Phylum
Angiosperms
Order
Gentianales
Family
Apocynaceae
Genus
Hoya

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024