Hoya linearis Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Hoya linearis is an epiphytic plant with thin, soft, and slightly hairy leaves. Its white, star-shaped flowers with a lemony fragrance typically bloom from summer to fall. This perennial is best used as a houseplant in hanging baskets and as a climber.
Common Name |
Wax plant, Wax vine, Porcelain vine, String Hoya, and Rapunzel 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 linearis
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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 linearis Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Hoya linearis.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Hoya linearis needs water once every
12 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Hoya linearis needs about 0.2 L per 12 days. |
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Hoya linearis Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Hoya linearis 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 |
High
Hoya linearis prefers High humidity levels, between 60% and 80%. |
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Hoya linearis Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Hoya linearis. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Hoya linearis 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 linearis Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Hoya linearis plant. |
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Maximum Height |
30 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
30 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
White
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Hoya linearis toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Hoya linearis Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Hoya linearis, 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
autumn
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Hoya linearis Native Region |
Find out where the Hoya linearis plant originated. |
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Country |
China
Nepal
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