Hoya crassipetiolata
Kiersten Rankel
Kiersten lives in New Orleans, LA and graduated with her masters degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Tulane University in 2019.
She has conducted or assisted on research studies covering trees such as the bald cypress, swamp maple, and water tupelo, as well as important marsh grasses including Juncus, Spartina, and Phragmites.
Kiersten is a certified Louisiana Master Naturalist and regularly volunteers with local community gardens and nonprofits to help restore critical ecosystems along the Gulf Coast.
About Hoya crassipetiolata
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 crassipetiolata
Hoya
Apocynaceae
Gentianales
How to care for Hoya crassipetiolata
How often to water your Hoya crassipetiolata
Hoya crassipetiolata 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Hoya crassipetiolata in your home
Hoya crassipetiolata 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 crassipetiolata in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Hoya crassipetiolata
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 crassipetiolata after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Inhertied this plant form my mother. It’s 45 yrs old, I’m finding some leaves yellowing and dropping, some have white spots I have never seen. It never flowered until the last 5yrs. Made me very happy ! But It hasn’t been repotted at least 15 yrs #Hoya
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Calling all Hoya lovers 💚 I’m looking to add a new Hoya to my collection and was hoping for some input from you guys. I can’t pick between the Hoya Krohania Super Silver or the Mathilda Splash. (I’m digging the speckles right now) I need an easy going & easy growing plant. Light isn’t an issue but I’m constantly battling humidity since I live in the desert. Anyway, any info or suggestions are welcome!! #HoyaHeads #HoyaHangout #Hoya #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #PlantTherapy #GregGang #PLANTMAFIA
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Such a tiny little hoya babe in a 2”: Ganung Gading Ghost. I’m in love #HappyPlants #Hoya #PlantAddict
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Should I be concerned? Kingly is deciding to turn pink on me. He only has one pink leaf not sure if I should be concerned or not or if this even happens normally.. #Hoya #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #pinkleaf #strange growth
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Trellis Suggestions? I’m looking for a bigger circular trellis for this one and not having much luck. Love this thing and I’m not complaining how full it is getting, but any suggestions on where to find a decent one with a diameter of 16”+ would be greatly appreciated! #HappyPlants #TrellisAddict #Hoya
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She looks and smells amazing. I love this plant💚 #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #Hoya #HoyaHangout #hoyaretusa
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Good morning/afternoon everyone. I would like to introduce you to the newest member of my plant family! 🪴❤️ #HoyaPolyneura #Hoya #HoyaHangout #NewPlants #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantMail #Cuttings
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Okay I need help… #ShelfHelp Option one OR option two? I cleaned off the shelf again yesterday. So…the question is - lipstick plant, or no lipstick plant? 🪴 #HappyPlants #helpneeded #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #PlantTherapy #PlantCorner #PlantLove #PlantMoms #PothosPack #Philodendron #LipstickPlant #SwissCheeseVine #Hoya
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Another bloom 🤩😍 this plant loves this spot for sure. #hoya #hoyakerrii #hoyablooms
Care Summary for Hoya crassipetiolata
Hoya crassipetiolata
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 12 days
< 3ft from a window
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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