Hoya thomsonii Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Hoya thomsonii is an epiphytic or climbing houseplant with unique characteristics on its leaves. The leaves are dark green and covered with fine hairs, and porcelain white inflorescences grow in clusters. This plant can be grown in pots or even hanging baskets.
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Hoya thomsonii
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Plant Type
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Climbers
Houseplants
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Hoya thomsonii
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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 thomsonii Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Hoya thomsonii.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Hoya thomsonii needs water once every
9 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Hoya thomsonii needs about 0.25 L per 9 days. |
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Hoya thomsonii Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Hoya thomsonii 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 thomsonii prefers Medium humidity levels, between 50% and 60%. |
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Hoya thomsonii Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Hoya thomsonii. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Hoya thomsonii 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 thomsonii Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Hoya thomsonii plant. |
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Maximum Height |
120 Inches or
4 meters
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Spread |
120 Inches or
4 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
White
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Hoya thomsonii toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Hoya thomsonii Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Hoya thomsonii, 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 thomsonii Native Region |
Find out where the Hoya thomsonii plant originated. |
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Country |
Australia
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