Can anyone tell me what this plant is and how to care for it? I'm plant sitting and it doesn't seem to be doing very good! Thanks!
By Lindafrom Ashdown, AR
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I think it's called a wax hoya. I used to have one a long time ago. It is a succulent, like a jade plant, and needs the same kind of care as any other succulent.
Yep, it is a hoya. They don't like full sun, I see a bit of burning on the one you have so you probably have it in too sunny a location. They are similar to jades in how much water they need.
They have the most interesting flowers, they look just like they are made of wax. I think they smell a bit like chocolate. I find that they will flower all the time if they are happy. I have had at least three different varieties.
Here is a picture of the flowers, it is from a different variety but the flowers are almost exactly the same.
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Thanks for the info. I have kept it outside, but will bring it into a sunny window! TF folks are the best!
It is called a rope hoya. They do not like full sun, but you also might benefit from transplanting it into all new soil. They can do poorly if the soil has lots of salts in it from years of being in the same pot.
It looks likw a Hindu rope plant which, I think, is in the same family as the wax plant. I pulled this info. from Google.In any event sounds to me like a watering problem instead of a light or temp problem. Here is a quick remedy to help your little plant get back on it's feet. Mix 1/4 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide with water and give it a drink. This for sure will kill any fungus, bacteria or any insects, it will also replenish any roots that may or have rotted due to over watering or under watering and it will deliver oxygen to the roots immediately.
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