Bougainvillea 'Little Guy' begonia Hoya 'Minibelle' is a member

Hoya 'Minibelle' is a member of the 'wax plant' family and generally requires very little maintenance in terms of care

arranged producing a narrow 'V' shape in cross section

or warm protected positions in temperate climate

Unlike the leaves of Alocasia which point skyward

It was once common on Mauritius in the Mascarene Islands but although commonly cultivated

Bougainvillea 'Little Guy' begonia Hoya 'Minibelle' is a memberA striking, dwarf growing variety producing deep purple bracts for most of the year peaking in late Summer to Autumn. Typically evergreen, but semi deciduous in cooler climates. Prefers to grow in a sunny, sheltered position where soils are adequately moist, fertile and free draining. Suitable for growing in containers. Only grows to about 1m.