Hoya australis R.Br. ex J.Traill
- Taxonomy
- Family: Apocynaceae · Genus: Hoya1
- Native distribution
- Caribbean, Oceania, Borneo, Fiji, New Guinea, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, Samoa, Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Tonga, Vanuatu, Wallis-Futuna Is., Western Australia, Brazil, Hawaiiuncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
1 synonyms
- Hoya australis R.Br.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (7)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Hoya australis · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Flora e Funga do Brasil -) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q311190 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Hoya australis tonga.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Hoya australis · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Hoya australis · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
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Hoya tip: Never cut off spent flower spurs – it reblooms from the same spot.
Hoya australis – what to know
Hoya australis – family: Apocynaceae, genus: Hoya. Native range: Caribbean, Oceania, Borneo, Fiji, New Guinea, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, Samoa, Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Tonga, Vanuatu, Wallis-Futuna Is.,…. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: low; min. 12 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Hoya australis?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Hoya australis need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Hoya australis get?
Keep it above 12 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Hoya australis toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Hoya australis flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Hoya: Typical flowering time: May, June, July, August, September.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
No blooms logged yet. If yours flowers, your data will be the first!
Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Hoya
Data sources: GBIF.org – Hoya australis (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q311190 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Hoya australis tonga.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Hoya australis (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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