Hoya Cummingiana – Compact Trailing Wax Plant

The Hoya cummingiana is a charming and compact Hoya species, valued for its neat trailing habit, glossy green foliage, and fragrant star-shaped flowers. Compared to larger-leaf Hoyas, this variety remains more manageable in size, making it ideal for smaller spaces and hanging planters.

When mature and grown in bright, indirect light, Hoya cummingiana produces clusters of sweetly scented, pale pink to white flowers, adding both beauty and fragrance to indoor spaces. Like most Hoyas, it prefers to dry slightly between watering, making it a forgiving and low-maintenance plant.

An excellent choice for beginners and collectors alike, offering reliable growth, attractive foliage, and rewarding blooms.

Care Instructions

Light:
Bright, indirect light encourages flowering. Tolerates medium light but blooms best with good brightness.

Watering:
Water when the top half of the soil has dried out. Avoid overwatering.

Humidity:
Prefers moderate humidity but adapts well to normal indoor conditions.

Temperature:
Thrives between 18–28°C. Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 12–15°C.

Soil:
Use a well-draining Hoya or aroid mix with added perlite or bark.

Maintenance:
Low maintenance. Do not remove old flower spurs, as Hoyas rebloom from the same spurs.