Hoya 'Rosita'

5" POT

Hoya Rosita is a lovely hybrid of Hoya wayetii and Hoya tsangii. It has plump, glossy green, oval leaves edged in maroon. When the plant is ‘happily stressed’ by sun exposure, it will flush out tones of bronze and red. In mature specimens, red flower clusters with yellow tips may emerge.

They should not be in a position to see the sun directly, although early morning or late evening sun is fine. Filtered sunlight through a sheer curtain is best and most homes are comprised primarily of indirect sunlight. The best spot for them is where they do not see the sun during the majority of the day but still get bright, indirect light.

They like the soil to be relatively dry before the next watering. That usually takes about 2 weeks in an average home environment. It will vary depending on the time of year, your environment and lighting conditions, but for them, it's always safer to underwater or water when you see signs of lack of water (i.e. droopy, floppy, or soft leaves). Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.

You can feel comfortable having this plant around your home in the potential case where your pet feels like nibbling on it. However, we typically recommend keeping your pets from eating any of your houseplants.