Hoya crassipetiolata Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Hoya crassipetiolata, or Vietnamese Wax Plant, is a climbing plant with shiny green leaves and dark green veins that make it eye-catching. This plant has white to cream flowers with a lovely fragrance. It will thrive and be lush if exposed to indirect sunlight and proper humidity. Otherwise, the leaves will slowly burn if exposed to direct sunlight, among other problems.
Common Name |
Vietnamese Wax Plant
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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 crassipetiolata
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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 crassipetiolata Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Hoya crassipetiolata.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Hoya crassipetiolata needs water once every
12 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Hoya crassipetiolata needs about 0.2 L per 12 days. |
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Hoya crassipetiolata Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Hoya crassipetiolata to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Hoya crassipetiolata to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Hoya crassipetiolata Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Hoya crassipetiolata. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Hoya crassipetiolata 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 crassipetiolata Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Hoya crassipetiolata plant. |
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Maximum Height |
48 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
48 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
White
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Hoya crassipetiolata toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Hoya crassipetiolata Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Hoya crassipetiolata, 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 |
No flowers
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Hoya crassipetiolata Native Region |
Find out where the Hoya crassipetiolata plant originated. |
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Country |
Australia
Viet Nam
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