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Hoya Rosita

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Hoya Rosita is a trailing hybrid with slender, reddish-green sun-stressed leaves and starry blooms. It is perfect for collectors and hanging displays.

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Hoya Rosita

Hoya wayetii × tsangii hybrid, Hoya ‘Rosita’ hybrid

Hoya Rosita is a beautiful and uncommon hybrid between Hoya wayetii and Hoya tsangii. It is known for its slender, slightly curved leaves with striking reddish or bronze tones when sun-stressed. Each leaf features a rich green base that darkens under bright light, developing a dark glow along the margins, a trait that makes this variety highly sought after by collectors.

Compact and fast-growing by Hoya standards, Rosita trails elegantly and works well in hanging baskets, on plant shelves, or trained up a small trellis. When mature and if properly cared for, it produces clusters of small, star-shaped flowers with a pleasant, light fragrance. They are a vibrant maroon color with vivid orange centers. While the blooms are lovely, most growers fall in love with this plant for its striking foliage alone.

Adaptable and relatively low-maintenance, Hoya Rosita is a rewarding plant for beginners and seasoned collectors alike. With its colorful sun-stressed leaves and tidy trailing form, it adds warmth, texture, and charm to any indoor space.

care instructions

Light Requirements: Prefers bright, indirect light and benefits from a few hours of gentle direct sun to enhance red sun-stress tones.
Soil Needs: Requires a chunky, well-draining potting mix; ideal blend includes orchid bark, perlite, and peat or coco coir.
Watering: Allow the top 1–2 inches of soil to dry out between waterings; avoid standing water or soggy conditions.
Humidity: Tolerates average household humidity; slightly elevated humidity encourages faster growth and healthier leaves.
Fertilizing: Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength.
Pruning: Trim to control shape or promote fuller growth; avoid cutting flower spurs, which rebloom over time.
Repotting: Repot every 1–2 years or when rootbound; refresh soil to maintain aeration and nutrient availability.

Please note: This plant comes in its grower’s nursery pot, ready for you to place in your favorite decorative pot at home. The pot in the picture is not included.

Plant NameHoya Rosita
Botanical / Alternative Name(s)Hoya wayetii × tsangii hybrid, Hoya ‘Rosita’ hybrid
Plant TypeHouseplants
Hardiness Zone(s)10, 11
Season of InterestSpring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Plant Height2' - 3' (ft)
Plant Spread2' – 4' (ft)
Spacing4' - 5' (ft)
Water NeedsLow
Maintenance LevelLow
Soil TypeLoam
Soil PHAcid
Soil DrainageWell-Drained
Bloom ColorMulti-Color, Orange, Red
Foliage ColorGreen, Multi-Color, Red
CharacteristicsGreat Foliage, Showy, Flowering
Garden UsesHanging Baskets, House Plant

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