What it is: This listing is a hoya sold as Hoya Crassipetiolata. Our photos show glossy, pointed green leaves. It belongs to the Hoya genus in the dogbane family (Apocynaceae).

Light: This care follows general Hoya care guidance. Give it bright, indirect light and keep it out of hot summer sun, which can scorch the leaves (RHS). Low light leads to thin, stretched growth and few or no flowers (Iowa State Extension). Grow bulbs in a nearby lamp can help through dark winters.

Watering & care: Use a chunky, airy mix that drains fast (Iowa State Extension). Water thoroughly, then let the mix dry almost completely before watering again (Iowa State Extension). Hoyas often do better slightly pot-bound, so move up only one pot size when needed (Iowa State Extension). Hoyas adapt to average indoor humidity, though 40–60% is ideal (Iowa State Extension). A room humidifier is the most effective way to raise humidity; a pebble tray gives only a small, local boost.

Winter indoors: Hoyas go semi-dormant in winter. Keep it a little cooler and drier, and water moderately once the mix is fairly dry, but never let it dry out completely (RHS). Keep it away from cold windows, drafts and heaters. Iowa State Extension advises keeping hoyas above about 13 °C (55 °F).

Flowers: Never cut off old flower stalks (spurs): many hoyas rebloom from them (Iowa State Extension). Don't move a plant once it has buds, because changing light can make the buds drop (RHS). Flowering is not guaranteed.

Expected indoor size: Hoyas range from compact plants to vines several metres long (RHS). Indoors, this plant's size depends mostly on light, warmth, pot size and care, and growth is gradual, so expect it to change slowly over several years.

Feeding: Hoyas need only light feeding: about every couple of weeks in spring and summer with a balanced feed (ideally urea-free), reduced to about once a month in autumn and winter (RHS). Our All Purpose Fertilizer works at the label dilution. Flush the pot with plain water every few months to prevent salt build-up, and don't feed for 5–6 weeks after repotting (RHS).

Pets: Pet safety for this plant isn't well documented, so keep it out of reach of pets and children. Wear gloves when pruning, because hoya sap can irritate skin (RHS).

About your plant: Every plant is a little different. Size, fullness and leaf count vary from plant to plant and change with age and light. The size option (4") refers to the pot diameter. It does not guarantee an exact plant height or leaf count. Photos show typical plants from our greenhouse, not the specific plant you will receive. The shared gallery image shows other Hoya as genus inspiration, not this species.