| Family | Apocynaceae family |
| Botanical Name | Hoya Curtisii |
| Scientific Name | Hoya Curtisii King & Gamble |
| Plant Common Name | Fung Wax Flower, Porcelain Flower, Hoya Aloha, Tiny Leaf Porcelain Flower, Wax Flower |
| Light Requirements | Hoya Curtisii prefers bright, filtered light. |
| Water Requirements | Hoya Curtisii is almost entirely drought-tolerant, so water it in moderation. You want the topsoil to dry up completely before watering your Porcelain flower again. |
| Soil Requirements | Any standard potting soil or garden soil is fine. In particular, a soil for African violets is a nice option. The soil must be light and well-draining with a pretty neutral pH level. |
| Fertilizer Requirements | Hoya Curtisii is a light feeder, so incorporate compost or organic fertilizer into the soil when planting it. Top dress with organic compost during early spring. |
| Temperature Requirements | This plant can’t withstand temperatures lower than 40 degrees Fahrenheit and is best off if safeguarded from temperatures lower than 50 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| Humidity Requirements | Because this plant is from Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines, it thrives better in humid conditions. Try to maintain the humidity level above 50%. |
| Size | Hoya Curtisii normally grows to be two to three inches high and around one foot wide. |
| Foliage Color | This plant may have heart-shaped or rounded leaves. They are small, thick, succulent, and olive green with a unique mottling of grey. |
| Cold Hardy | It prefers to grow under USDA hardiness 10 or above. |
| Propagation | Through stem cuttings or seed, propagated in soil or water. |
| Toxicity | Hoyas, which include Hoya Curtisii, are often toxic in nature. Ingestion is a big no for both humans and pets. So it’s better to keep your Hoya Curtisii from your pets and children. |
| Pot Requirements | Hoya Curtisii looks great in a hanging container, planter, or even a normal pot with drainage holes. |
| Pruning Requirements | Pruning is only needed when you want to maintain your plant’s shape. Prune the leaves that look suffering from a fungal infection. |
| Growth Zone | This plant’s growth zone is USDA hardiness zones 11a to 11b. And from 40 degrees Fahrenheit to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| Common Problems | Yellow leaves, wrinkly leaves, and root rot. |
| Pests | The most common pests for Hoya Curtisii plants are aphids, mealybugs, spider mites, and fungus gnats. |