HOYA MACROPHYLLA
Thick dark green leaves with white outer variegation and textured leaf veins. Under the right conditions, mature Hoya can be quite prolific and develop beautiful clusters of fragrant star-shaped flowers.
Botanical Name: Hoya macrophylla
Common Name: Wax Plant
Family: Apocynaceae
Native to: Borneo
Available in a 6" 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 sun as leaves can burn in hot summer sun.
Water
Water when the soil dries out. Once dry, give this Hoya a thorough watering. Err on the side of under-watering vs. overwatering. Loves a humid environment but tolerates normal room humidity.
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.
Toxicity
This plant is not considered toxic.