Hoya Kanyakumariana

Hoya Kanyakumariana is a charming, compact Hoya prized for its small, thick green leaves and delicate trailing growth. This easy-care tropical plant is well suited to hanging baskets, shelves, or small trellises and makes an excellent addition to a Hoya collection.

LIGHT | Bright indirect light to several hours of gentle direct sunlight
COLD TOLERANCE | Protect from frost; best kept above 10°C (50°F)
WATER | Allow the growing medium to dry partially between waterings. Water thoroughly, then allow excess water to drain. Avoid keeping the roots constantly wet.
SOIL PH | Slightly acidic to neutral, approximately 6.0–7.0
SOIL TYPE | Light, airy, and very well-draining Hoya or epiphytic mix
FERTILIZER | Diluted balanced fertilizer during active growth
PROPAGATION METHODS | Stem cuttings
HUMIDITY LEVEL | Medium to high humidity
ACTIVE SEASON | Spring through autumn
GROWTH HABIT | Trailing or climbing vine
STEM | Slender, flexible stems that can develop aerial roots
LEAVES | Small, thick, fleshy green leaves with a rounded to oval shape
FLOWER | Small, waxy, star-shaped flowers may appear in clusters on mature plants
FAMILY | Apocynaceae

NOTE | Hoya Kanyakumariana is a relatively compact-growing Hoya that prefers an airy, well-draining growing medium. Allow the medium to dry partially between waterings and avoid keeping the roots constantly wet.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROOTING CUTTINGS

Place the Hoya cutting in a clean jar of water, making sure at least one node is submerged. Keep it in a warm location with bright, indirect light and change the water every few days. Roots may begin to develop within 2–4 weeks.

For soil propagation, place the cutting in a light, well-draining growing medium with at least one node buried. Keep the medium lightly moist but not wet and maintain warm, humid conditions with bright, indirect light. Rooting may take several weeks.