HOYA IMPERIALIS

Hoya imperialis will produce some of the largest individual flowers of the Hoya group. It is a large vine compared with other Hoyas. The leaves are green and about 4" long by 2" wide and the stems can each reach lengths of more than 4". It will produce clusters of burgundy flowers with white in the center mainly during the warm weather. They are quite easy to grow like the other Hoyas, but sometimes their mature size can be a problem for people with limited space. They can be grown like many others hoyas in hanging baskets, but I prefer growing large Hoyas in a clay pot with a trellis. Since Hoyas are likely to bloom earlier and more often in smaller pots, don't use a pot that is too big. You may even have to place a smaller pot inside of a bigger empty pot with a large trellis. You can use stones to hold the smaller pot in place. Smaller pots will also dry out faster which is very important for Hoyas. They don't like soggy conditions. Hoyas are tropical plants that should not be exposed to cold temperatures even though some may survive temperatures near freezing. It is better to keep them warm. They are one of the few plants that can be grown and bloom indoor relatively easy. Find a location with good light and a place to sit or hang the pot.

FAMILY : Apocynaceae
SIZE : 3' - 4'
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS : bright shade
WATER REQUIREMENTS : keep it a bit on the dry side
MIN. TEMP. : low 60's
FLOWER : spring