Hoya kentiana ‘Variegata’

wax flower
Strappy yellow leaves with green edging and hints of hot pink. Cascading epiphyte, excellent in pots or baskets. Clusters of coveted burgundy hanging flowers.
height 2–6ft
width 3–5in
tolerates Drought, Pots, Neglect
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 This Hoya is from arid areas of the tropics and as such likes to go totally bone dry between waterings, making them very low-maintenance. To get good healthy growth your plant doesn’t want to sit around totally dried out during its growing season. Once it is dry, water it.

This plant comes from an area with summer rainfall and is actively growing during that time, when it is forgiving of overwatering errors. During winter dormancy it should be kept extra dry and won’t tolerate overwatering.

Remember that if kept in a small pot your plant will want more frequent watering.
hardy
to		 30F
exposure Part Sun – Part Shade
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Pots: Cactus Mix, Orchid Bark
fertilizing All Purpose
origin Philippines
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 23, 24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Hoya thrive on neglect and if indulged with a larger pot every year they will grow profusely, but only seem to flower once they are confined to a pot for a few years and become root bound.