Hoya curtisii Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Hoya curtisii, or Fung Wax Flower, is a flowering plant in the genus Hoya with small, slightly pointed leaves with a silvery variegation. This Hoya plant is also known as an epiphyte and climbs up tree trunks. However, it can be potted when young and is pet-friendly, making it suitable for use as an ornamental plant.
Common Name |
Fung Wax Flower, Hoya Aloha, Porcelain Flower, and Tiny Leaf Porcelain Flower Hoya
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Hoya curtisii
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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 curtisii Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Hoya curtisii.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Hoya curtisii needs water once every
12 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Hoya curtisii needs about 0.2 L per 12 days. |
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Hoya curtisii Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Hoya curtisii to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
70°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Hoya curtisii prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Hoya curtisii Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Hoya curtisii. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Hoya curtisii 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 curtisii Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Hoya curtisii plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
3 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
White
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Hoya curtisii toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Hoya curtisii Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Hoya curtisii, 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 |
summer
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Hoya curtisii Native Region |
Find out where the Hoya curtisii plant originated. |
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Country |
Indonesia
Malaysia
Philippines (the)
Thailand
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