Introducing the exquisite Hoya cumingiana—nature's intricate masterpiece! With its striking star-shaped blooms and waxy, cascading foliage, this hoya variety is a true showstopper. Known for its resilience and captivating fragrance, it's the perfect addition for any plant enthusiast seeking beauty and charm in their indoor oasis.
Ed's Plant Profile
- Botanical Name: Hoya cumingiana
- Common Names: Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower, Small Leaf Hoya
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native Range: Eastern Asia and Australia
Ed's Care Guide
- Care Level: Easy
- Light: Bright to medium, indirect light
- Water: Allow to dry out between watering. Avoid over-watering. Hoyas have a very shallow root system -- when watering, water slowly, evenly and thoroughly, ensuring proper drainage.
- Humidity: 50-80%
- Temperature: 60–85F
- Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves and control growth.
- Feeding: Use a general-purpose liquid houseplant fertilizer at half strength once every month when showing signs of active growth.
- Propagation: Cuttings, Division
- Pests: Look out for aphids, spider mites, mealybugs and other scale insects. Rinse foliage occasionally under low pressure water to keep clean and dislodge any pests.
- Toxicity: Hoya are widely known to be non-toxic to humans and animals yet if ingested may cause reactions in certain individuals. More research is needed in this area. As with all plants, we recommend you exercise caution around children and pets and keep plants out of reach.