Hoya shepherdii Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Hoya shepherdii is a popular plant with long, slender leaves that can look like peas at first glance. It is also similar to Hoya kentiana and Hoya wayetii. This vine also has fragrant flowers under the right conditions and care. It is considered a rare plant in the United States but can be easily found in specialty garden stores and even online.
Common Name |
String bean hoya
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Houseplants
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Hoya shepherdii
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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 shepherdii Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Hoya shepherdii.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Hoya shepherdii needs water once every
12 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Hoya shepherdii needs about 0.2 L per 12 days. |
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Hoya shepherdii Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Hoya shepherdii to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
50°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Hoya shepherdii prefers High humidity levels, between 60% and 70%. |
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Hoya shepherdii Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Hoya shepherdii. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Hoya shepherdii 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
neutral
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Hoya shepherdii Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Hoya shepherdii plant. |
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Maximum Height |
240 Inches or
7 meters
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Spread |
240 Inches or
7 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Hoya shepherdii toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Hoya shepherdii Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Hoya shepherdii, 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 |
summer
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Hoya shepherdii Native Region |
Find out where the Hoya shepherdii plant originated. |
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Country |
China
India
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