This Hoya is also known as Square Leaf due to its interesting, almost rectangular leaves. Its cream-colored flowers are rounded and therefore responsible for its species name rotundiflora. They impress both with their delicate appearance and their light fragrance. The Hoya rotundiflora can either be kept in a hanging pot or climb up climbing supports.
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: Himalayas and north-east India
- Other names: Waxflower, Waxplant, Waxflower, Porcelainflower, Hoya rotundiflora "Square Leaf"
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: does not require high humidity, but heating air should be avoided
- 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.
