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Hoya callistophylla

Hoya callistophylla

Also called Callistophylla and Zebra hoya

Houseplant · Hoyas

THE DARK VEINS DEEPEN WITH AGE AND LIGHT — a young leaf comes out nearly plain and the pattern fills in over months. A new plant that looks disappointing is usually just young.

Care at a glance

Ease
Medium
Water
Every 9 daysSoak, then bone-dry — wait until the soil is dry right through — lift the pot, it tells you.
Light
Bright indirect
Feed
Every 45 days
Humidity
Average to high
Hardiness
Indoors, or out in high summer RHS H1B, to 10°C
Size
1.5 m tall · 0.5 m across
Lifecycle
Climber
Origin
Borneo

Is it safe for pets and people?

PetsNothing recorded in its genus

Its genus has been checked and nothing in it is listed as harmful — but this particular species has not been listed either way.

PeopleNot checked yet

Nobody has checked this one against a source for us yet, so treat it as unknown rather than safe.

Checked against ASPCA and RHS on 2026-09-21.

A guide, not veterinary or medical advice. If a pet or a person has eaten a plant and you are worried, call your vet or doctor now — don’t wait for signs to appear. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.

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