Native to tropical Asia and Australia, Hoya plants are characterized by deep green leaves and star shaped blooms. The foliage of the Hoya has a thick, waxy quality, hence the nickname “wax plants”. They produce striking flowers, which sprout in clusters and slowly bloom with petals forming a unique stellate pattern. Ranging from white to red to yellow, the blooms are often fragrant, giving off chocolate, vanilla, or even cinnamon scents. The genus consists of a group of about 300 species of plants belonging to the milkweed family. Hoya plants will likely grow between 2-4 feet in length when grown indoors, but can exceed 20 feet in their native environment. These long lasting plants are low-maintenance and non-toxic to both humans and animals
Hoya do best in bright, indirect lighting, with some cultivars equipped to handle low lighting as well. The brighter the light, the more vibrant the foliage and blooms will be!
Water using filtered or rain water when soil is 100% dry.
Hoyas will thrive in humidity between 60%- 80%, but are adaptable to lower humidity as well. They are cold adverse, requiring temperatures between 65-80 degrees.
These plants can be easily propagated by stem or leaf cutting, with stem cuttings often providing the best results. Place in water to root.
No, leaves and flowers will develop from old stalks. Removing the stalk will prompt the plant to produce a new one, delaying growth and consuming a significant amount of its energy.
Flowering happens in ideal conditions when your plant reaches maturity. How fast this happens will depend on the growing conditions.
This is likely due to underwatering. Dry roots will prevent your plant from taking up moisture properly, resulting in leaf curling and wrinkling.
