Hoya krohniana Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Hoya krohniana is a perennial plant widely planted by plant collectors. It's easy to care for and grow, so many collectors prefer to keep it as a houseplant. This plant likes indirect sunlight and proper humidity. It is also animal-friendly and doesn't irritate when touched or swallowed.
Common Name |
Hoya krohniana Eskimo, Hoya krohniana Silver, and Heart-Leafed lacunosa
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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 krohniana
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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 krohniana Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Hoya krohniana.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Hoya krohniana needs water once every
12 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Hoya krohniana needs about 0.2 L per 12 days. |
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Hoya krohniana Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Hoya krohniana to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Hoya krohniana to thrive is between 50% and 60%. |
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Hoya krohniana Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Hoya krohniana. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Hoya krohniana 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 krohniana Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Hoya krohniana plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Hoya krohniana toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Hoya krohniana Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Hoya krohniana, 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 krohniana Native Region |
Find out where the Hoya krohniana plant originated. |
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Country |
Philippines (the)
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