Hoya linearis is a unique and attractive houseplant known for its long, trailing stems adorned with slender, needle-shaped leaves. This unusual Hoya makes a beautiful addition to hanging baskets or shelves, where its cascading foliage can be fully appreciated. Its delicate, green leaves create a soft, elegant look, and it occasionally produces clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers under optimal conditions.
Hoya linearis has a vining growth habit, capable of climbing or trailing, making it versatile for different display options. As an epiphytic plant, it thrives with a bit of care and attention to its specific needs, rewarding its owner with lush growth and occasional blooms.
Native to: Hoya linearis is native to the Himalayas, particularly in regions of Bhutan, northeastern India, and Nepal, where it grows in high-altitude forests. This origin explains its preference for cooler temperatures and higher humidity.
Water: Water your Hoya linearis when the top 3 cm of soil are dry. It’s important to ensure good drainage and avoid letting the plant sit in water, as this can lead to root rot. Using a well-draining soil mix designed for epiphytic plants can help maintain the right moisture balance.
Light: This Hoya prefers bright, indirect sunlight to dappled shade. Direct sunlight can scorch its delicate leaves, so it’s best placed near a north or east-facing window where it receives filtered light. It can also do well in lower light conditions, though this might reduce its flowering potential.
Humidity: Hoya linearis thrives in higher than ambient humidity levels. Aim for humidity above 60%, which can be achieved by grouping plants together, using a humidifier, or placing the plant in a room with naturally higher humidity, like a bathroom or kitchen. While it can tolerate average indoor humidity, higher levels will encourage healthier growth and more frequent blooming.
Temperature: Maintain a temperature range of 15°C to 24°C for optimal growth. Hoya linearis prefers cooler temperatures compared to many other tropical plants, reflecting its mountainous native habitat. Avoid exposing it to temperatures below 10°C to prevent stress and damage to the plant.
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All plants are shipped in their plastic nursery pot unless otherwise stated.
Plant pot sizes can fluctuate +/- 1cm.
We recommend to always size up your decorative pot by 1-2cm larger than the stated plant pot size. For example if you are purchasing a 12cm plant, you should purchase a 14cm decorative pot to ensure it will fit correctly.
We pride ourselves on the love and care with give our plants. Our entire team are plant obsessives at heart and so we go above and beyond to care for the plants we have in stock.
That said, plants are living beings and may differ slightly from the photo provided unless otherwise stated. Small leaf imperfections may be present and won't be compensated for. Some plants such as Begonia may suffer slight leaf melt when shipped. This is normal and nothing to be concerned about.
All our plants are stores and/or grown in our nursery under LED lighting. The conditions in our nursery are a minimum of 60% humidity and 19C year round.
