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What is the name of this indoor plant?

I have had this plant nearly 20 years. It bloomed once, last year. What is it called and what does it require? The person who gave it to me just said it didn’t like to be moved. It is on a low table in front of a patio door where it receives afternoon sun.

Hi Claire,

 

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Your plant is a succulentLearn the definition of a succulent plant and why they are called a "fat plant." houseplant called a Hoya Plant. Here are some plant care tips for a Hoya HousePlant.

Light
Hoya Plants do best and bloom more in very bright light. Hoya Plants are one of the few indoor houseplants that can even thrive in direct sun. Although Hoya Plants can adapt to lower light, they grow slower and do not produce the fragrant porcelain like flowers that are so beautiful.
Water
Hoya Plants are succulents and need to completely dry out before being watered. Hoya Plants do thrive on neglect, but need additional water when in bloom.
fertilizerPlants need fertilizer only when they are actively growing. Slow growing plants in low light require very little plant food. Too much fertilizer is worse than not enough. Most plants prefer a water soluble plant food at 1/2 the recommended strength. Plants that are in bloom or dormant should not be fertilized. Houseplant food contains nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). A fertilizer containing these elements in equal proportion is considered a balanced plant food. Nitrogen helps in photosynthesis and encourages the growth of leaves and stems. Potassium and phosphorus also help in photosynthesis and aid in root and flower development. Most fertilizers have trace elements of other minerals that are lacking in the soil but are necessary for good plant growth. Fertilizers have a high salt content. If a plant is not producing new leaves and doesn’t absorb the fertilizer, salts build up in the soil. These salts can burn the roots, discolor the leaves, and cause new growth to be small.  
Feed a Hoya Plant monthly with a balanced houseplant food at 1/2 the recommended strength when it is actively growing.
Temperature
Hoya Plants can adapt to any temperature but prefer 60-65 at night and 70-80 during the day.
Humidity
Provide basic household humidity or lower for a Hoya Plant.
Flowering
A Hoya Plant produces beautiful clusters of fragrant flowers in numerous colors. Each Hoya flower has five waxy petals. New flowers develop on the old flower stems of a Hoya Plant so never cut off the old stems.
You can read more about Hoya Plants in the Popular HousePlant section of the website.
http://www.houseplant411.com/houseplant/hoya-plant-care-advice