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Hoya carnosa · Apocynaceae
| Light | Bright indirect, with some gentle direct sun. Light drives flowering. |
| Water | Let it dry substantially between waterings — the thick leaves store water. |
| Humidity | Enjoys higher humidity but copes with average. |
| Soil | Very chunky and airy — bark, perlite, a little soil. |
| Temperature | 16–27°C |
| Pets | Non-toxic to cats and dogs. |
Pet-safe and long-lived. The bloom spurs are permanent — cutting them off removes next year's flowers.
What you see: Healthy vine, never blooms
What it usually means: Needs more light and maturity. Never cut off the old flower spurs — it reblooms from them.
What you see: Leaves go thin and wrinkled
What it usually means: Underwatered, or roots damaged by earlier overwatering.
What you see: Leaves yellow and drop
What it usually means: Too much water, or too cold.
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