Chat Us
Call Us
- Easy Care, Pet Friendly
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light)
- Average Watering Needs
- Mature Height 5-15 feet
The Hoya Obovata is an extremely popular houseplant for many reasons. They require little ongoing maintenance and can grow quickly. The Hoya Obovata has a unique appearance with its semi-succulent, waxy leaves. The deep-green, oval leaves are splashed with silver flecking and stand out among the typical houseplants. You can train this Indonesian native to climb a trellis, or it makes a fantastic hanging basket plant. After about 2 years of healthy growth, this plant is able to produce dazzling, fragrant blooms.
Best Locations For Growing Hoya Obovata
Grow this plant in a sunny, south-facing window. The Hoya Obovata requires full sun, so look for the brightest location in your home. Something to note is that the leaves of this plant will burn if left in direct sunlight outdoors for too long, so make sure they have indirect light if placed outside. The Hoya Obovata is a great choice for any bright room in your home since it’s so easy to care for.
Hoya Obovata Sunlight Requirements
The Hoya Obovata requires bright light to thrive. This plant grows on trees in nature where it receives bright, dappled sunlight. Indoors, find the brightest spot in your home and that’s where this plant will be happiest.
Hoya Obovata Care
This easy-care plant requires little maintenance because it is drought tolerant. The important thing to remember is that hoya needs bright light and fertilizer monthly throughout spring and summer. The perfect soil for growing the Hoya Obovata would be a 50/50 blend of a high-quality succulent soil and orchid soil. Airy, well-draining mixes are best for hoya plants. If you are lucky enough to get your hoya to bloom, do not remove the flower stalk after the bloom expires. New blooms will appear in the same location the following year.
Watering Hoya Obovata
These plants are sensitive to overwatering. Make sure the soil completely dries out between thorough waterings.
Feeding Hoya Obovata
Hoyas need to be fertilized regularly throughout their growing season, about twice per month, spring through summer. Nitrogen-rich fertilizers encourage foliage growth, whereas phosphorus-rich fertilizers are best when you see flower buds emerge.
Obovata Hoya Information
| Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light |
| Care Requirements: Easy |
| Watering Requirements: Average - When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out. |
| Pet Friendly: Yes |
| Kid Friendly: Yes |
| Air Purifier: Low |
| Habit: Climbing |
| Growth Rate: Fast |
| Mature Height: 5-15 feet |
| Mature Spread: 10-18 inches |
| Flowering: Yes |
| Flower Color(s): Pink, White |
| Flower Shade/Description: Light Pink, White |
| Fragrant: |
| Foliage Type: |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Dark Green |
| Temperature: 60° - 85°F (16° - 29°C) |
| Humidity: 0.6 |
| Common Name: Obovata Hoya |
| Other Name(s): Porcelain Flower, Wax Plant, Honey Plant |
| Scientific Name: Hoya obovata |
| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Hoya_Obovata-HP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
For more detailed information, please click here.
Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)
Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
