In addition to its distinctive ribbed leaf veins, this rare Hoya also stands out with its yellow leaf edges. It needs a little more care than other Hoya species, but produces a particularly large number of flowers because up to five inflorescences can emerge from each of its growth nodes.
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: You will receive a cutting with 1-2 leaves
- Growth type: creeping, climbing
- Origin: Myanmar, southern Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia
- Other names: Waxflower, Waxplant, Waxflower, Porcelainflower, Dinner Plate Hoya
Ben's tips on plant care:
- We recommend keeping the cuttings in moist sphagnum moss until they have formed roots. It can then be potted up in the soil recommended in the substrate section.
- Location/light requirements: bright, indirect sunlight
- Substrate: Ben's Hoya Soil Special Soil
- Temperature: optimal at 21-24° C (day), 16-18° C (night)
- Watering: only water moderately, the substrate may dry out slightly, avoid waterlogging at all costs
- Humidity: requires higher humidity, place in terrarium or spray regularly
- Addition of nutrients: in spring/summer, fertilize moderately every 2-4 weeks with diluted organ. Liquid fertilizer moderately
- Repot approximately every 2 years when the plant is sufficiently rooted.
- Keeping the plant dry towards the end of winter encourages flower production.
