Hoya Plants — Species, Care & Identification
The Hoya genus belongs to the Apocynaceae family and currently includes 21species in PlantoScan's care catalogue. Each species below links to a full guide covering watering, light, soil, propagation, and toxicity.
Reference: Hoya on Wikipedia
Hoya species tend to share similar watering and light preferences, which means care routines cross-apply well across varieties. Browse the grid below to compare requirements side-by-side.
For general indoor plant care that applies beyond the Hoya genus, see the complete plant care guide covering every species on PlantoScan.
All Hoya Species
Hoya Bella
Hoya bella
Hoya Australis
Hoya australis
Hindu Rope Plant
Hoya compacta
Hoya Pubicalyx
Hoya pubicalyx
Hoya Obovata
Hoya obovata

Hoya Polyneura
Hoya polyneura

Wax Plant
Hoya carnosa
Hoya Lacunosa
Hoya lacunosa
Hoya Wayetii
Hoya wayetii
Hoya Cumingiana
Hoya cumingiana
Hoya Fitchii
Hoya fitchii
Hoya Krohniana
Hoya krohniana
Hoya Retusa
Hoya retusa
Hoya Heuschkeliana
Hoya heuschkeliana
Hoya Macrophylla
Hoya macrophylla
Hoya Sigillatis
Hoya sigillatis
Hoya Serpens
Hoya serpens

Sweetheart Hoya
Hoya kerrii

Hindu Rope Plant
Hoya carnosa compacta

Miniature Wax Plant
Hoya curtisii

Hoya Linearis
Hoya linearis