Hoya Kentiana Variegata: A Stunning Wax Plant for Your Indoor Collection
The Hoya Kentiana Variegata is one of the more desired hoya cultivars on the market today and a favorite in our shop. It's recognizable by showy, fleshy narrow green green leaves with creamy white centers and dark green edges. New growth will appear pink. When cared for properly this plant blooms parachute clusters of star-shaped, red to purple flowers with a dark 5-point center.
Ideal Placement for Maximum Visual Appeal With Your Hoya kentiana 'Variegata'
This plant appreciates bright, indirect light and needs humidity to thrive. Hoya Kentiana looks exceptionally good in a hanging basket arrangement or flowing over the side of a decorative planter.
Hoya Kentiana Plant Profile
- Botanical Name: Hoya Kentiana Variegata
- Common Name: Hoya Kentiana, Wax Plant, Bamboo Leaf
- Phonetic Spelling: kent-ee-AY-nuh
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native Range: Eastern Asia and Australia
Hoya Kentiana Care Guide
- Care Level: Moderate
- Light: Bright, indirect light
- Water: Allow to dry out between watering. Avoid over-watering. Hoyas have a shallow root system -- when watering, water slowly and evenly and ensure proper drainage.
- Humidity: 50-80%
- Temperature: 60–85F
- Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves and control growth.
- Feeding: Use a general-purpose liquid houseplant fertilizer at half strength once every month during the spring and summer only.
- Propagation: Cuttings, Division
- Pests: Look out for aphids, spider mites, mealybugs and other scale insects. Rinse foliage occasionally under low pressure water to keep clean and dislodge any pests.
- Toxicity: Hoya are widely known to be non-toxic to humans and animals
Fun Fact About Hoya: Not Just Any Flower
The Hoya Kentiana’s flowers are a showstopper with a unique structure. Their parachute-like clusters, known as umbels, are made up of dozens of waxy, star-shaped blooms. These flowers not only add color and beauty but can last several days, releasing a subtle, sweet fragrance that enhances any room.
A Brief History of the Hoya Kentiana Variegata
The Hoya Kentiana Variegata hails from the tropical regions of Eastern Asia and Australia. This plant has been cherished for centuries for its hardy nature and ornamental beauty. Its waxy foliage earned it the nickname "Wax Plant," and its versatility has made it a favorite among indoor plant enthusiasts around the globe.
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