Basic Information about your Hoya

Scientific name: Hoya crassipetiolata

Common names: Crassipetiolata Hoya

Plant type: Tropical perennial vine

Family: Apocynaceae

Native range: Southeast Asia (primarily Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam)

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

Difficulty level: Beginner friendly

Fun fact: Hoya crassipetiolata is known for its thick leaf petioles (leaf stems), which inspired its name and help support its large, glossy leaves as it climbs

How to care for your Crassipetiolata 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.

  • Yellow Leaves

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