Hoya kentiana Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Hoya kentiana is often considered a rare tropical plant with pointed green leaves. It is suitable as an ornamental plant and can be placed in a hanging basket. It likes and will thrive in a location with good drainage and humidity. Sometimes, this Hoya looks similar to Hoya wayetii and Hoya shepherdii.
Common Name |
Hoya, wax plant
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Hoya kentiana
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Genus
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Hoya
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Family
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Apocynaceae
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Order
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Gentianales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Hoya kentiana Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Hoya kentiana.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Hoya kentiana needs water once every
12 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Hoya kentiana needs about 0.2 L per 12 days. |
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Hoya kentiana Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Hoya kentiana to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Hoya kentiana prefers High humidity levels, between 60% and 70%. |
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Hoya kentiana Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Hoya kentiana. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Hoya kentiana plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Hoya kentiana Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Hoya kentiana plant. |
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Maximum Height |
240 Inches or
7 meters
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Spread |
240 Inches or
7 meters
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Color |
Green
Pale Yellow
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Hoya kentiana toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Hoya kentiana Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Hoya kentiana, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Hoya kentiana Native Region |
Find out where the Hoya kentiana plant originated. |
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Country |
Philippines (the)
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