Hoya globulosa Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Hoya globulosa is a plant in the Apocynaceae family that grows as a vine or climber and requires a trellis or moss pole. Its leaves are dark green with a downy texture and wavy edges. This plant is easy to care for and safe for pets, making it perfect as an indoor or outdoor houseplant.
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Wax Plant
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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 globulosa
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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 globulosa Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Hoya globulosa.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Hoya globulosa needs water once every
12 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Hoya globulosa needs about 0.2 L per 12 days. |
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Hoya globulosa Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Hoya globulosa 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 |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Hoya globulosa to thrive is between 60% and 80%. |
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Hoya globulosa Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Hoya globulosa. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Hoya globulosa 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 globulosa Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Hoya globulosa 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 globulosa toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Hoya globulosa Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Hoya globulosa, 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 globulosa Native Region |
Find out where the Hoya globulosa plant originated. |
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Country |
Australia
China
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