HOYA AUSTRALIS
Under the right conditions, mature hoyas can be quite prolific and develop beautiful clusters of fragrant star-shaped flowers.
Botanical Name: Hoya Australis
Common Name: Wax Plant
Native to: Rainforests of Eastern Asia and Northern Australia
- Apocynaceae family
Hoya Australis is available in a 2" nursery pot if purchased on its own. Visit our Pots Page to view and purchase pot options.
*This plant is not considered toxic. However, hoyas have sap that may trigger a reaction with folks that have latex allergies.
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct mid-day sun as leaves will burn.
Water
Water when the soil almost dries out (at least the top 3/4 of soil). Hoyas are very sensitive to overwatering or water-logged soil. Err on the side of underwatering vs. overwatering. Look for signs of wrinkling or drooping, this is an indicator that it has gone too dry.
Tips
- Hoyas will produce clusters of star-shaped flowers. Don't cut the flower stem once the flowers are spent. Leave them as this is where the plant will flower from in the future! Do not attempt to move your hoya once in bloom, they are sensitive to change during this time and might drop the flowers.
- Fertilize once a month during the spring and summer.
- Hoyas prefer to be tight in their pots. If repotting, keep the pot the same size as what it is currently in. These plants can go years without repotting.
Toxicity
This plant is not considered toxic but may cause a reaction in folks with latex allergies.