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Variegated Hoya (Wax Plant) Identification and Care

Plant Identification

Your mystery plant is a variegated Hoya, commonly called wax plant. The pink/white leaf margins and thick, succulent-like leaves are characteristic.

Outdoor Planting? Probably Not

Unless you live where winter temperatures never drop below 45°F (7°C), keep it potted. It can summer outdoors in a container but must come inside before cool nights.

Indoor Care Essentials

  • Light: Bright with some direct sun (east/west window ideal)
  • Water: Allow top 1-2 inches to dry between waterings
  • Drainage: Essential—pot must have holes, empty saucer after watering
  • Soil: Well-draining mix (cactus/succulent blend works well)

Special Notes

Hoyas are semi-succulent—err on the side of underwatering. They bloom from the same spurs (peduncles) year after year, so never remove the flower stalks after blooming. With good light and restrained watering, mature plants produce fragrant star-shaped flower clusters.

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