Basic Information about your Hoya

Scientific name: Hoya carnosa ‘Black Margin’

Common names: Black Margin Hoya, Variegated Wax Plant

Plant type: Tropical perennial vine

Family: Apocynaceae

Native range: Southeast Asia

Natural habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests, where it grows as a climbing or trailing epiphyte on trees and rocky surfaces

Difficulty level: Beginner friendly

Fun fact: When mature and grown in bright light, Hoya Black Margin can produce clusters of sweetly fragrant, star-shaped flowers with a waxy texture that often last for several weeks in bloom.

How to care for your Black Margin Hoya

LIGHT

It prefers bright, indirect light. It can tolerate some direct sunlight, especially in the morning

WATER

Water it once a week or when its completely dry

HUMIDITY

It does well in average household humidity levels but appreciates higher humidity. Aim for 40-60% humidity.

TEMPERATURE

This plant prefers temperatures between 60-85°F 

FOOD

Fertilize every month  during the spring and summer.

PET FRIENDLYNESS

It is harmless to pets

Additional Tips*
This plant will benefit from a trellis since its a creeping vine.

Use a well-draining substrate, such as a mixture of coconut fiber, perlite, pine bark, and activated charcoal. This ensures good aeration and prevents excess humidity.

Use orchid bloom fertilizer to enhance the hoya blooms and make them longer-lasting.

Common Issues for your Hoya

  • Yellow Leaves

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  • No Growth

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  • Black Dots

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  • Droopy Leaves

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