Hoya polyneura, often called the "Fishtail Hoya," is an epiphytic plant native to the eastern Himalayas, China, and Tibet. It is known for its distinct, thin light green leaves with dark green veining that resembles a fishtail pattern. The plant produces clusters of star-shaped flowers, creamy white with red centres, which typically bloom in spring and are mildly fragrant.
This species grows with a trailing habit, making it suitable for hanging baskets or trellises indoors. Its preference for moderate humidity and bright, indirect light makes it well-adapted for indoor cultivation in controlled environments.
Native to
Hoya polyneura is native to the eastern Himalayas, China, and Tibet, where it thrives in the humid and shaded environments of forested regions.
Water
Allow the top third of the soil to dry out between waterings. Water thoroughly, ensuring the potting medium drains well to avoid root rot. During the growing seasons of spring and summer, maintain more consistent moisture, but reduce watering in cooler months.
Light
Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid exposing the plant to direct sunlight, which can cause leaf scorching. An east-facing window or a spot with filtered light is ideal for its growth.
Humidity
Thrives in moderate to high humidity levels, ideally between 45-60%. While it can tolerate average indoor humidity, using a humidifier or placing the plant on a pebble tray with water can improve growth, especially during winter.
Temperature
Hoya polyneura grows best at temperatures around 22°C. It should be protected from cold drafts and not exposed to temperatures below 16°C to avoid stress or damage.
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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 so they are in active growth when arriving with you.
The conditions in our nursery are a minimum of 60% humidity and 19C year round.
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