Hoya elliptica Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Hoya elliptica is a climbing Hoya plant suitable for indoor and outdoor planting. Its beautiful flowers should not be removed, as they will bloom several times in the same place. This plant likes well-drained soil and high humidity.
Common Name |
wax plant
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Hoya elliptica
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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 elliptica Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Hoya elliptica.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Hoya elliptica needs water once every
9 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Hoya elliptica needs about 0.25 L per 9 days. |
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Hoya elliptica Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Hoya elliptica 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
The ideal humidity range for your Hoya elliptica to thrive is between 60% and 80%. |
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Hoya elliptica Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Hoya elliptica. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Hoya elliptica 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 elliptica Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Hoya elliptica plant. |
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Maximum Height |
72 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
72 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
White
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Hoya elliptica toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Hoya elliptica Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Hoya elliptica, 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
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Hoya elliptica Native Region |
Find out where the Hoya elliptica plant originated. |
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Country |
Malaysia
Philippines (the)
Thailand
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