HOYA SHEPHERDII
Known as the String Bean Hoya, this plant produces long narrow leaves and look beautiful in hanging baskets. Under the right conditions, mature hoyas can be quite prolific and develop beautiful clusters of fragrant star-shaped flowers.
Botanical Name: Hoya Shepherdii
Common Name: String Bean Plant, Wax Plant
Native to Eastern China, Japan, Penisular Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam and South America
- Apocynaceae family
Hoya Carnosa arrives in a 4" 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 to medium indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun as leaves will burn.
Water
Water when the soil almost dries out. Hoyas are very sensitive to overwatering or water-logged soil. Err on the side of underwatering vs. overwatering.
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.