Plant Care Hoya macrophylla

Hoya macrophylla

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About Hoya macrophylla

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 macrophylla
Hoya
Apocynaceae
Gentianales

How to care for Hoya macrophylla

💦 Water

How often to water your Hoya macrophylla

Water needs for Hoya macrophylla
0.5 cups
every 9

Hoya macrophylla needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 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 Hoya macrophylla

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Hoya macrophylla in your home

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

Hoya macrophylla 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 Hoya macrophylla in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Hoya macrophylla

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Hoya macrophylla: 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 Hoya macrophylla after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Hoya macrophylla is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Hoya macrophylla →

Benefits of Growing Hoya macrophylla →

Common Hoya macrophylla Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Hoya macrophylla →

Outdoor Care Guide for Hoya macrophylla →


💦 Water Needs

Hoya macrophylla 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.

Hoya macrophylla Water Frequency →

Hoya macrophylla Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Hoya macrophylla 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 🏡.

Hoya macrophylla Light Requirements →

Hoya macrophylla Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Hoya macrophylla 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

Hoya macrophylla 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.

Hoya macrophylla Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Hoya macrophylla 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 Hoya macrophylla →

Best Pots for Hoya macrophylla →

When and How to Successfully Repot Hoya macrophylla →

What Are Healthy Hoya macrophylla Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Hoya macrophylla 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 Hoya macrophylla →


❄️ Dormancy

Hoya macrophylla 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

Hoya macrophylla is native to Southeast Asia and Australia.


🌸 Flowers
⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Hoya macrophylla is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.

Hoya macrophylla Lifecycle →

Hoya macrophylla Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Hoya macrophylla →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🧐 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.


😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Hoya macrophylla. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


Care Summary for Hoya macrophylla

Hoya macrophylla

Hoya macrophylla


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 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.

What other plant parents say

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One of my fave Hoyas.

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