As with otherhoyas, it’s oftengrown indoorsin temperate climates.
As a houseplant,Hoya kentianais considered very rare.
An ideal place could be several feet from a south-facing or west-facing window.
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Direct sunlight can damage your plant.
Soil
A rich, well-drained soil mix is best forHoya kentiana.
In summer, water when the top three inches are dry.
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In fall and winter, you’re able to let the soil dry out fully between waterings.
Temperature and Humidity
Hoya kentianagrows best in warm, humid conditions that replicate its native tropical climate.
Keep the plant in a place with temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees.
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Stop fertilizing in the fall, then resume the following spring.
BecauseHoya kentianaandHoya wayetiiare so often confused, you’ll sometimes seeHoya wayetiicultivars like ‘Lorilyn’ mislabeled asHoya kentiana.
Avoid cutting off spent blooms because flowers will bloom again from that growth the following year.
Use a terracotta pot just one or two sizes larger to keep the soil from staying too wet.
Even with the proper care and conditions,Hoya kentianacan take several years to bloom.
How Long Does Hoya Kentiana Bloom?
Hoya kentiana’sblooms will last for about one week before dropping off.
What Do Hoya Kentiana Flowers Look and Smell Like?
Hoya kentianaflowers are clusters of tiny, star-shaped, reddish-purple blossoms with yellow centers.
They’re known for their butterscotch-like fragrance.
How to Encourage More Blooms
Keeping your plant pot-bound may encourage blooming.
Flowers will bloom from the same place on the plant next year.
Stop watering and allow the soil to dry out completely before watering again.
Wilting Leaves
Wilting leaves can be a symptom of overwatering.
Hoya kentianaandHoya wayetiilook very similar, but there are subtle differences.Hoya kentianahas longer, pointier leaves.
KeepHoya kentianain a warm place that gets lots of bright, indirect light.
Yes.Hoya kentianagrows well as a houseplant with the proper care and conditions.
