Hoya rosita Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Hoya rosita, scientifically named Hoya wayetii x tsangii, is a rare plant with pointed leaves and dark green or maroon edges. This plant is an epiphyte and a very popular climber. It is perfect to be your houseplant collection to elevate your room.
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Hoya rosita
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Hoya wayetii x tsangii
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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 rosita Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Hoya rosita.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Hoya rosita needs water once every
12 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Hoya rosita needs about 0.2 L per 12 days. |
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Hoya rosita Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Hoya rosita to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Hoya rosita prefers Medium humidity levels, between 50% and 60%. |
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Hoya rosita Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Hoya rosita. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Hoya rosita 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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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Hoya rosita Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Hoya rosita 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
Red-orange
Red
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Hoya rosita toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Hoya rosita Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Hoya rosita, 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
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Hoya rosita Native Region |
Find out where the Hoya rosita plant originated. |
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Country |
Australia
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