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Hoya linearis

A trailing, semi-succulent perennial with slender stems bearing opposite pairs of fleshy, linear leaves to 5cm long. In late summer it may produce clusters of 10-13 fragrant, white, star-shaped flowers

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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1B
Botanical details
Family
Apocynaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Trailing
Genus

Hoya are evergreen perennials, often twining climbers, with simple, leathery leaves and often fragrant flowers with 5 spreading waxy petals, followed by slender, spindle-shaped pods contained small seeds in copious silky floss

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in a fast-draining, peat-free, loam-based compost with added extra organic matter. Position in bright, indirect light with shade from hot sun. In growth, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid feed monthly; keep just moist in winter. Hoyas resent repotting and can stay in the same pot for many years. See hoya cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by layering in spring or summer; root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in late summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Houseplants
  • hanging basket
  • Sub-tropical
  • Low Maintenance
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

See pruning group 11, after flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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