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title: "i got this plant but idk how close i need to have it to the window…"
description: "i got this plant but idk how close i need to have it to the window does anyone know?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/RbVreOVNISBnQcFHwN3TPY"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "that_aussie"
published: "2025-05-15T20:18:45.083263Z"
language: "en"
image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/qVKeVjeRR1pnO1bqyHXCuM13n5-nnijZKOSocfUzY1w/jTLfeDytQPapTHwWvoUGQg.webp?size=large"
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# i got this plant but idk how close i need to have it to the window…

_Posted by that\_aussie on 2025-05-15_

i got this plant but idk how close i need to have it to the window does anyone know?

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## 4 comments

### TaraNotTahrah commented on 2025-05-15

I took this picture and ran it through the app. It says Wax Plant, which wants part sun. Maybe look up wax plant images and see if that fits.

### Michelle’s Hobby commented on 2025-05-15

Kinda looks like a Hoya.

#### Dana G replied on 2025-05-16

I agree kinda looks like a Chelsea Hoya. Not 100% but does look like it.

### Samuel commented on 2025-05-16

Lovely!!! So lush

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