What Is Hoya Obovata?
Hoya obovata is a creeper-type plant with a light green heart-shaped leaf that produces many flowers. This plant is easy to grow, and its flowers range in color from white to yellow to pink.
It can be found growing on vines throughout the tropical rainforests of Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America.
The leaves are coated lightly in crystals which give it an unusual shimmering effect in the sunlight. Our Plants are rooted cuttings and range from one to two inches in size.
Hoya Obovata Care & Maintenance
Hoya obovata can be grown indoors year-round in bright indirect light. Water whenever the soil feels dry to the touch and does not overwater this plant.
The Hoya is toxic if eaten, so it should only be kept where small children or pets cannot reach it.
Hoya Obovata Light Requirements
Hoya obovata grows well in medium to bright indirect light, meaning 1-2 hours of direct sunlight a day should be adequate for these plants.
Do Not Over Water Hoya Obovata Plants!
Overwatering this plant will result in root rot and kill the plant. Allow your plant’s soil to become almost dry before watering again.
Hoya obovata is a creeper-type plant with heart-shaped leaves that produce many flowers. The leaves are coated in crystals which give it an unusual shimmering effect when the plant gets sunlight.
Our plants range from one to two inches in size and are rooted cuttings.
They do well indoors year-round in bright indirect light but can also be placed outside during the summer months if protected from direct sunlight and only receive morning or afternoon sun.
Water Requirements
Hoya obovata can be grown indoors year-round in bright indirect light. Water whenever the soil feels dry to the touch and does not overwater this plant. The Hoya is toxic if eaten, so it should only be kept where small children or pets cannot reach it.
The Hoya is toxic if eaten, so it should only be kept where small children or pets cannot reach it.
Soil Requirements
A standard potting soil can be used. The Hoya will do well in various soils from sand to clay, so long as it is well-draining and not overly rich or poor.
Hoya obovata is a fairly tough plant that can handle some neglect so long as it is not getting real dried out. Small plants are very prone to root rot if allowed to sit in water for too long. Do not overwater Hoya obovata. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
Temperature and Humidity Requirements
The Hoya obovata does best with a temperature of 65 to 75 degrees. The lower the humidity, the more likely you will experience leaf curl and other damage from high heat and lack of water.
Potting and repotting Requirements
Hoya obovata are easy to care for plants that do best in small pots. Grown in hanging baskets, they will require frequent re-potting as the plant grows bigger.
Use a potting mix that will retain moisture; if you use a soilless growing medium such as perlite, peat moss, or vermiculite, ensure the soil stays moist but not wet.
In late winter, when nighttime temperatures are around 50 degrees F and daytime temperatures are between 70-80 F, plant your Hoya in your garden. Choose an area of the garden that is sunny to partial shade and protected from windy conditions. Plant in amended soil with good drainage and provide support for vines by using stakes if necessary.
If you are planting outdoors, ensure it has been acclimated properly by leaving the plant in its container or transplanting it into a slightly larger pot (never move outdoors directly after repotting.
Propagation Requirements
Hoya obovata start easily from cuttings of new growth taken in early summer and rooted under mist or inside a clear bag with a small amount of water added to the bottom.
Plant them in peat moss and keep them warm until they root, which takes about two months. They can also be propagated by seed, but this is not common and usually not recommended because seeds produce such variable offspring that often appear unhealthy.
Hoya Obovata Problems
Common problems with Hoya obovata include:
Lose stalks if harvested or moved around plants when they are blooming. Leaf edges will roll inward, and stems may break off. In light of this information, I have tried my best to provide the best quality plant possible while ensuring the safety of your new purchase.
Buds do not form properly in late summer or fall because it is too cold for them to set flower buds. You can try moving them outside, where they will experience cooler nights (not below 60 F at night).
Suppose you get a plant that has developed color and then loses its color, usually in June or July when temperatures start getting really hot outside, prunes it back to pencil size, and not water it. This will promote new growth.
Hoya obovata are prone to scale insects which can be treated with neem oil or orchard spray, but they will get big and ugly before you realize what is happening, so check them often! If the leaves on your Hoya start getting all twisted up (very common), this means that the plant is too dry.
Try misting it with water occasionally if you think this may be the case. You can also treat with a mild amount of fertilizer every other watering but only use at 1/4 strength because fertilizers can cause leaf curl if overused or used when plants are still young and tender.
Plants exposed to cold drafts from air conditioners or cool breezes almost always get purple leaves in color.
Do not move the plant around if you notice this happening; they can be pruned back to help repair the damage, but usually, it is too late to save the damaged leaves.
The Hoya obovata actually likes some neglect so long as it is not getting real dried out. Small plants are very prone to root rot if allowed to sit in water for too long. Do not overwater Hoya obovata. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
