Hoya 'Sunrise' Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Hoya 'Sunrise' is a relatively easy plant to care for and a popular houseplant among plant lovers. This unique plant is a cross between Hoya lacunosa and Hoya obscura. It has small star-shaped flowers that emit a sweet aroma, like ice cream and chocolate. Hoya 'Sunrise' is also safe for your lovely pets.
Common Name |
Hoya sunrise, wax plant, porcelain flower
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Hoya lacunosa x obscura 'Sunrise'
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Genus
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Hoya
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Family
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Apocynaceae
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Order
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Gentianales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Hoya 'Sunrise' Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Hoya 'Sunrise'.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Hoya 'Sunrise' needs water once every
12 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Hoya 'Sunrise' needs about 0.2 L per 12 days. |
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Hoya 'Sunrise' Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Hoya 'Sunrise' to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
62°F
to 62°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Hoya 'Sunrise' to thrive is between 50% and 60%. |
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Hoya 'Sunrise' Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Hoya 'Sunrise'. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Hoya 'Sunrise' plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Hoya 'Sunrise' Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Hoya 'Sunrise' plant. |
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Maximum Height |
96 Inches or
3 meters
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Spread |
96 Inches or
3 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
Bright Yellow
White
Red-orange
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Hoya 'Sunrise' toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Hoya 'Sunrise' Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Hoya 'Sunrise', when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Hoya 'Sunrise' Native Region |
Find out where the Hoya 'Sunrise' plant originated. |
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Country |
Australia
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Specific Location
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This plant is also native to Southeast Asia |
