Hoya imbricata Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Hoya imbricata is a plant that belongs to the genus Hoya. It has a large leaf shape, and there are also white spots that are usually used as shelter for ant colonies. This plant is also considered a succulent, like an inverted plate, and grows epiphytically. This plant is different from the Hoya plant in general because it grows in an overlapping manner, like the roof tiles in your home.
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Hoya imbricata
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Climbers
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Hoya imbricata
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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 imbricata Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Hoya imbricata.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Hoya imbricata needs water once every
12 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Hoya imbricata needs about 0.2 L per 12 days. |
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Hoya imbricata Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Hoya imbricata to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Hoya imbricata prefers High humidity levels, between 60% and 80%. |
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Hoya imbricata Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Hoya imbricata. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Hoya imbricata 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 imbricata Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Hoya imbricata plant. |
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Maximum Height |
10 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
10 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
White
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Hoya imbricata toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Hoya imbricata Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Hoya imbricata, 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 |
summer
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Hoya imbricata Native Region |
Find out where the Hoya imbricata plant originated. |
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Country |
Indonesia
Philippines (the)
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