Easy Care
Trailing
✓ Pet Safe
Hoya
Also known as: Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower
Medium
Slow Growth
Light
Bright Indirect
Water
Low
Humidity
Average
Size
Medium
30-90 cm (1-3 ft)
✓ Pet Safe
Hoya is non-toxic and safe for homes with cats and dogs.
Care Requirements
Light Needs4/5
Water Needs2/5
Humidity Needs3/5
Maintenance2/5
Growth Speed2/5
Air Purifying1/5
About the Hoya
Waxy leaves and fragrant star-shaped flowers. Long-lived and rewarding.
Origin: Southeast Asia
Care Tips
Bright indirect light, water when dry, don't remove old flower spurs.
Is This Plant Right for You?
Best For
- Bright rooms with good natural light
- Beginners and busy plant parents
- Homes with cats and dogs
- Forgetful waterers
Not Ideal For
- No major concerns!
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