Plant Care Pink Hoya Hanhiae

Pink Hoya Hanhiae

About Pink Hoya Hanhiae

With over 500 species and even more cultivars, there's a Hoya out there for everyone! They're native to Southeast Asia and their common name, waxplant, refers to their thick, waxy leaves which help them retain water in the heat. They're excellent climbers and will take off if you give them a trellis to grow on. Their other-worldly, star-shaped flowers are often fragrant and come in brilliant shades of red, pink, yellow, and more!

Taxonomy

Hoya hanhiae 'Pink'
Hoya
Apocynaceae
Gentianales

Also known as

Hoya

How to care for Pink Hoya Hanhiae

💦 Water

How often to water your Pink Hoya Hanhiae

Water needs for Pink Hoya Hanhiae
0.5 cups
every 12

Pink Hoya Hanhiae needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Pink Hoya Hanhiae

Water 0.5 cups every
12

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Pink Hoya Hanhiae in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Pink Hoya Hanhiae: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Pink Hoya Hanhiae may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Pink Hoya Hanhiae in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Pink Hoya Hanhiae

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Pink Hoya Hanhiae: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Pink Hoya Hanhiae after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Pink Hoya Hanhiae thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Pink Hoya Hanhiae Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Pink Hoya Hanhiae may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Pink Hoya Hanhiae Light Requirements →

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Pink Hoya Hanhiae is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


💨 Humidity

Pink Hoya Hanhiae prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

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🪴 Soil

Pink Hoya Hanhiae does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Pink Hoya Hanhiae →

When and How to Successfully Repot Pink Hoya Hanhiae →


💩 Fertilizer

Pink Hoya Hanhiae should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Pink Hoya Hanhiae →


❄️ Dormancy

Pink Hoya Hanhiae does not have a typical pattern of dormancy. If you notice their growth slowing down substantially, double check that they are getting enough sunlight and water to thrive!


🌎 Native Region

Pink Hoya Hanhiae is native to Southeast Asia and Australia.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Pink Hoya Hanhiae can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Pink Hoya Hanhiae, since they are very sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Pink Hoya Hanhiae

Pink Hoya Hanhiae

Pink Hoya Hanhiae


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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