Hoya parasitica Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Hoya parasitica is a popular houseplant that likes medium to high humidity. It is probably the easiest to care for because its size allows it to be placed anywhere and can also be used as a hanging basket plant. This plant is also safe for pets, making it an excellent houseplant.
Common Name |
Hoya parasitica
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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 parasitica
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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 parasitica Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Hoya parasitica.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Hoya parasitica needs water once every
9 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Hoya parasitica needs about 0.225 L per 9 days. |
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Hoya parasitica Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Hoya parasitica 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 |
High
Hoya parasitica prefers High humidity levels, between 50% and 70%. |
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Hoya parasitica Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Hoya parasitica. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Hoya parasitica 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
alkaline
neutral
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Hoya parasitica Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Hoya parasitica plant. |
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Maximum Height |
4 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
4 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Hoya parasitica toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Hoya parasitica Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Hoya parasitica, 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 parasitica Native Region |
Find out where the Hoya parasitica plant originated. |
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Country |
Australia
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