Hoya davidcummingii
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun
The Hoya davidcummingii thrives naturally in settings like forest undergrowth or rocky terrains where it typically receives sheltered light. Although it favors conditions of partial sunlight, it is also capable of adjusting to both complete sun exposure and full shade, underlining its resilient and adaptable traits.
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C
Hoya davidcummingii is native to tropical areas that are generally characterized by a hot and moist climate. Consequently, it has adapted to thrive in high heat and humidity. It is not fond of abrupt shifts in temperature and favors a consistent temperature setting. As such, maintaining a steady indoor temperature is crucial. The plant is typically intolerant of low temperatures and needs a warmer climate to flourish. Should the surrounding temperature plummet excessively, there's a risk the plant could halt growth or potentially perish.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
The care of Hoya davidcummingii greatly relies on fertilization. Continual nourishment through the period of growth aids in maintaining vitality for vibrant leaves and boosts the general growth. Overlooking the necessity of fertilization can lead to unhealthy leaves, compromising its aesthetic allure, and cause underdeveloped or fragile growth that is susceptible to damage.
🪴 Pot & Repot 2-3 years
Shift the Hoya davidcummingii to a new pot in the early part of spring. The new pot should only be marginally bigger than the previous one and should have adequate drainage. Make use of a well-draining potting mix, ensuring that the root ball position remains unchanged. Carefully untangle the roots that are bound together. After you have repotted, thoroughly water the plant and put it in a warm, shaded area. Frequent pruning aids in controlling the plant size and encourages fresh growth.
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Shrub, Vine
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Hoya
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-12
- Mature Height
- 30 cm to 61 cm
- Mature Spread
- 30 cm to 49 cm
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Size
- 1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
- Bloom Time
- Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Fall, Early winter
- Native Area
- Philippines