Hoya wayetii Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Hoya wayetii, or Wayetii wax plant, is a beautiful houseplant that can climb on trellises. This plant comes in various colors, with a striking pattern of yellow and white on its leaves. The flowers of this plant usually bloom in the spring and summer, with beautiful light purple flowers. This plant is a good houseplant when grown in a pot or hanging basket.
Common Name |
Wayetii wax plant
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Houseplants
Perennials
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Hoya wayetii
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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 wayetii Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Hoya wayetii.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Hoya wayetii needs water once every
12 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Hoya wayetii needs about 0.2 L per 12 days. |
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Hoya wayetii Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Hoya wayetii to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Hoya wayetii prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Hoya wayetii Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Hoya wayetii. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Hoya wayetii 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 wayetii Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Hoya wayetii 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
Burgundy
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Hoya wayetii toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Hoya wayetii Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Hoya wayetii, 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 |
spring
summer
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Hoya wayetii Native Region |
Find out where the Hoya wayetii plant originated. |
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Country |
Philippines (the)
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