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Hoya obovata

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Hoya obovata Decne.

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Taxonomy
Family: Apocynaceae · Genus: Hoya1
Native distribution
Thailand; Sulawesi; Moluccas, Maluku, Sulawesi, Thailand, Vietnam, Braziluncertain2

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Sources (6)
  1. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Hoya obovata · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
  2. GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Flora e Funga do Brasil - Lista Oficial) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
  3. Wikidata – Q1632109 · CC0
  4. Wikimedia Commons – Hoya obovata.jpg · CC BY 2.0
  5. Wikipedia (de) – Hoya obovata · CC BY-SA 4.0
  6. Wikipedia (en) – Hoya obovata · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Care guidelines

How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Hoya
Waterlow
Lightbright indirect
Humidityhighgeneral genus data
Min. temperature15 °C
No dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●○○○ · general genus data✓ Not known to be toxic · general genus data

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Hoya tip: Never cut off spent flower spurs – it reblooms from the same spot.

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At a glance

Hoya obovata – what to know

Hoya obovata – family: Apocynaceae, genus: Hoya. Native range: Thailand; Sulawesi; Moluccas, Maluku, Sulawesi, Thailand, Vietnam, Brazil. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: low; min. 15 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Hoya obovata?

Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.

How much light does Hoya obovata need?

It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.

How cold can Hoya obovata get?

Keep it above 15 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.

Is Hoya obovata toxic to cats and dogs?

It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

When does Hoya obovata flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Hoya: Typical flowering time: May, June, July, August, September.

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Data sources: GBIF.org – Hoya obovata (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q1632109 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Hoya obovata.jpg (CC BY 2.0) · Wikipedia – Hoya obovata (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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