Photo: Wax plant — rintzezelle · CC BY 4.0. Photo resized from the original.
Plant guide
Wax plant
Hoya
Light
Bright indirect light all year. In shade it is reluctant to flower.
Watering
Let the soil dry out completely between waterings. Don't use cold water — it shocks the plant.
Air
Likes humid air: dry air can bring spider mites. Keep it above 10 °C at night.
Toxic?
Cats: Not toxic · Dogs: Not toxic — More about pets
People: Not listed as poisonous.
This is normal
- Don't cut off the flower spurs after blooming: new flowers grow from the same spurs.
- A young hoya usually doesn't flower: blooms come after 2–3 years.
Watch out for
MealybugSpider miteFungus gnats
How often for your pot?Days and millilitres for your pot — counted like in the app.
Count it →Sources: NC State Extension · Clemson HGIC · ASPCA. Every line is checked against two of them.