The long, thin and hairy leaves of this distinctive Hoya rarity almost look like small needles, making it an unusual sight among Hoyas. Thanks to its pretty, snow-white flowers with their pink crowns, however, it is clearly recognizable as a wax flower. It prefers a slightly cooler position than other hoyas and will react by turning yellow or even losing its leaves if its location is too hot. It is at its best in a hanging pot.
The product photos show examples of the plant. You will receive a specimen that corresponds to the product photos in terms of size, shape and color.
- Delivery: in 8 cm pot
- Growth type: creeping, climbing
- Origin: Northern Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam
- Other names: Waxflower, Waxplant, Waxflower, Porcelainflower
Ben's tips on plant care:
- Location/light requirements: bright, indirect sunlight
- Substrate: Ben's Hoya Soil Special Soil
- Temperature: optimal at 19-24° C (day), 15-18° C (night)
- Watering: water moderately every 7-10 days, the substrate may dry out slightly, avoid waterlogging at all costs
- Humidity: requires moderately high humidity, use a humidifier or spray regularly, but then allow the leaves to dry well.
- Addition of nutrients: in spring/summer, fertilize every 2 weeks with diluted organ. Liquid fertilizer moderately every 2 weeks in spring/summer, every 4-6 weeks in winter
- Repot approximately every 2 years when the soil is densely rooted.
- Keeping the plant dry towards the end of winter encourages flower production.
