Where does the Hoya Chelsea come from?

The Hoya Chelsea is now found naturally growing in the wild in Queensland, China, East India, Taiwan, Myanmar, Malaysia, Vietnam, the Fiji Islands, and the Japanese islands of Ryukyu and Kyushu.

Is Hoya Chelsea rare?

The Hoya Carnosa "Chelsea" is a delightful and rare hoya variety that will add a touch of beauty to your indoor or outdoor space. Its thick, succulent, heart-shaped leaves in a luscious shade of green make it a stunning addition to any plant collection.

What is a Hoya Chelsea plant?

Hoya 'Chelsea' is an easy to care for epiphytic vine that rewards growers with clusters of showy pink flowers. The ovate, often cordate leaves are glossy green with dimples along the midvein. The star-shaped flowers are light pink with deep red coronas at the center.

What is the difference between Hoya Chelsea and carnosa?

This cultivar of carnosa is native to parts of Asia and Australia. The leaves on the "Chelsea" are more compact and are extra waxy in appearance to that of standard carnosa. It can be a bit slower growing than carnosa, but it is worth the wait!

Where does the Hoya plant originate?

Hoya is a genus of over 500 accepted species of tropical plants in the dogbane family, Apocynaceae. Most are native to several countries of Asia such as the Philippines, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Polynesia, New Guinea, and many species are also found in Australia.

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Why is Hoya so expensive?

The Hoya carnosa compacta or also known as Hindu Rope is one of the most expensive houseplants because of its unique variegation. The Hoya carnosa compacta had a cream/yellow variegation on the inside of the leaf.

Do hoyas like to climb or hang?

Hoyas love to climb.

What is the most sought after hoya plant?

Hoya Kerrii

The super cute Hoya Kerrii is by far the most popular and wanted Hoya variety of our PLNTScommunity, and we totally get why. Look at how cute she is! Anyone who loves plants simply needs to have this heart shaped Hoya in their collection.

What is the other name for Hoya Chelsea?

The Carnosa Chelsea Hoya, or Chelsea wax plant as it is commonly known, is a widely grown house plant with attractive foliage that can be left to trail or trained vertically. Producing waxy and pointed leaves and sweetly scented clusters of star-shaped flowers, this Hoya is surprisingly easy to care for.

Is Hoya Chelsea toxic to pets?

The Hoya Chelsea plant is non-toxic to people and animals, which makes it a great choice for homes with young children and pets. Since Hoya's are great around pets, some plant lovers tend to collect Hoyas specifically.

Is there a variegated Hoya Chelsea?

Variegated Hoya Chelsea, aka Hoya Carnosa Chelsea Variegata, is a beautiful variety of Carnosa with slightly puckered, cupped, semi-succulent leaves. The slightly raised veins along with the shape of the leaf give this plant a unique look with its contrasting white borders.

Where is the best place to put a hoya plant?

Indoors, hoya should be placed where it will receive good ambient light but not direct sun through glass, which will burn leaves. A light curtain is often enough to protect from sun scorch. Don't put your plant close to air-conditioning or heating vents, and never put it in the bathroom!

What is a rare hoya plant?

An extremely popular rare hoya variety is the Hoya carnosa 'Compacta. ' This plant is often called the “Hindu Rope Hoya” due to its unique rope-like appearance. While many hoyas have trailing vines, the Hoya carnosa 'Compacta' foliage twists and turns, creating rope-like vines.

What is the most beautiful hoya?

The hoya fitchii is an attractive hoya species with large green leaves decorated with delicate white veining. Not only is its foliage eye-catching, but its flowers are too. The fitchii's blooms are coral, pink, and yellow with a sweet aroma. Keep the fitchii in bright, indirect light to keep it happy.

Which hoya plant is easiest to grow?

Hoya Australis is by far the easiest Hoya to care for. It requires little to no attention, apart from basic care. Hoya Australis has thicker, green leaves and has a mind of its own!

What temperature is good for Chelsea hoya?

Most Hoya plants prefer temperatures from 65F to 90F. If you keep your Hoyas outside, we recommend bringing them inside if your temperatures begin to fall below 60F to avoid foliage damage.

What is the difference between Hoya Chelsea and Krinkle 8?

Hoya carnosa 'Chelsea' — thicker, wider leaves that are slightly cupped, and a growth pattern that gracefully cascades under the weight of its heavy leaves. Hoya carnosa 'Krinkle 8' — leaves are slightly cupped and have 8 cute hollowed-out areas that make the leave look like empty pea pods.

Why is Hoya so popular?

Hoya plants are unique in a number of ways, which is why they have become so popular among indoor gardeners. I personally developed an affinity for Hoyas due to their low-maintenance care requirements, as well as the impressive diversity of species they offer.

How many varieties of Hoya are there?

The Hoya genus has around 500 different species and are native to areas in Asia, Australia and Fiji. Hoya plants are a semi succulent plant and are epiphytes (growing on other plants and trees in a non parasitic way) and are also lithophytes (growing on rocks).

What is the lifespan of hoya?

Move your plant closer to more light or, if growing indoors, give your plant a fluorescent grow light. How long is a hoya plant's lifespan? Hoyas can live up to 30 years indoors with proper care and managing its environmental conditions, such as lighting, water, fertilizer, soil, and humidity.

How many years does it take for a hoya to bloom?

Some Hoyas can bloom in a few years while others need about five to seven. If your Hoya isn't blooming, it might just need some more time! Your Hoya likes to dry almost all the way down between waterings. If you water too often, or the soil isn't well-draining, it most likely won't bloom.

Are pink Hoyas rare?

Hoya Pubicalyx plant is a rare variety that has long speckled green waxy leaves. It produces a bloom of dark pink star shaped flowers with light pink centers that have a wonderfully fragrant scent. It is a very hardy and easy to maintain plant, it can be outside in partial shade during warmer months or inside.

Do Hoyas like to be misted?

Hoya are tropical plants that thrive in humid conditions. Use a humidifier to bring the humidity levels up, especially in winter when indoor air tends to be dry. A saucer with gravel and water also provides humidity as the water evaporates. Misting with room-temperature water also helps but avoid spraying the flowers.

Do Hoyas like bathrooms?

Hoyas are native to tropical climates and prefer humid conditions, so they're perfect for bathroom or kitchen windowsills.