Hoya obovata Decne.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (6)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Hoya obovata · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- 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
- Wikidata – Q1632109 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Hoya obovata.jpg · CC BY 2.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Hoya obovata · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Hoya obovata · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
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Hoya tip: Never cut off spent flower spurs – it reblooms from the same spot.
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.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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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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