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Hoya linearis — 12cm
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Trailing Hoya

Hoya linearis

£28.99
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Description

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.

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How to care for Hoya linearis

Give me bright light out of the midday sun and water me when the top of my soil feels dry.

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What our customers say

Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

Emily P.

Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.

James R.

Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.

Sophie L.
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About Hoya linearis

Hoya linearis is a rewarding challenge of a houseplant. It needs bright indirect light, watering once the top 2 to 3cm of compost has dried out, a little extra humidity and a minimum temperature of 10°C. It is listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Good for

Living Room Kitchen

Care level

EasyChallenge

A rewarding challenge

Light

ShadeFull sun

Bright, indirect light

Bright, indirect light is best for this plant. It will tolerate some gentle morning or late afternoon sun, but avoid prolonged harsh midday or afternoon direct light, which can cause scorching or stress the leaves. Good light levels are especially important for strong, compact growth and for encouraging flowering. Hoyas kept in lower light often grow more slowly and are less likely to bloom. If natural light is limited, a grow light can help maintain healthy development. Read moreShow less

Bright, indirect light is best for this plant. It will tolerate some gentle morning or late afternoon sun, but avoid prolonged harsh midday or afternoon direct light, which can cause scorching or stress the leaves. Good light levels are especially important for strong, compact growth and for encouraging flowering. Hoyas kept in lower light often grow more slowly and are less likely to bloom. If natural light is limited, a grow light can help maintain healthy development.

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Watering

Evenly moistDries out fully

Let the top few centimetres dry out

Allow the substrate to dry out between waterings. Hoyas store moisture in their fleshy leaves and prefer to be slightly underwatered rather than overwatered. In winter, reduce watering further as growth slows. Read moreShow less

Allow the substrate to dry out between waterings. Hoyas store moisture in their fleshy leaves and prefer to be slightly underwatered rather than overwatered. In winter, reduce watering further as growth slows.

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Humidity

Average homeHigh humidity

Prefers a little extra humidity

Thick, fleshy-leaved Hoyas store moisture in their leaves and tolerate drier air without complaint. Thinner-leaved species lose moisture faster and prefer higher humidity, ideally above 60%. Read moreShow less

Thick, fleshy-leaved Hoyas store moisture in their leaves and tolerate drier air without complaint. Thinner-leaved species lose moisture faster and prefer higher humidity, ideally above 60%.

Temperature

Keep above 10°C · Happy at normal room temperature

16–28°C suits most species. Keep above 12°C at all times and away from cold draughts. Hoyas benefit from a slight temperature drop at night, which can encourage flower production. Read moreShow less

16–28°C suits most species. Keep above 12°C at all times and away from cold draughts. Hoyas benefit from a slight temperature drop at night, which can encourage flower production.

Feeding

Feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser from spring to autumn, and let it rest over winter.

Soil & Substrate

Hoya linearis is epiphytic and needs a very open, fast-draining substrate. Our Hoya Premium Potting Mix works well as a base.

Growth habit

Trailing →

Plant type

Hoya →

Toxicity

Listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Plants still are not food, so a determined chewer may get an upset stomach.

Origins

Native to the Himalayan regions of northern India, Nepal, and Bhutan, Hoya linearis grows at higher altitudes than most Hoyas, in cool, humid forest environments. This mountain origin means it tolerates cooler temperatures than its tropical relatives, but it is also more sensitive to dry air and intense heat.

Genus

Hoya →
More on caring for houseplants How often should I water my houseplant? What does bright indirect light mean?
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Frequently Asked Questions

Will this plant be flowering upon arrival?

We can't guarantee flowers at the time of delivery. Flowering depends on the plant's current growth stage and the conditions it has been kept in. Once settled in a bright spot with the right care, it should flower in season.

Does my plant come with a pot?
Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.
How big will my plant be when it arrives?
Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.
What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?
There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.
Will my plant survive being shipped?
Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.
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Everything about Hoya

Hoya plants, also known as wax plants, are beautiful, low-maintenance houseplants that thrive when their natural growing conditions are mimicked. Found draped under trees in their natural habitat, Hoyas use other plants as support to climb or trail. By prov...

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Verified reviews

Rated by real customers

Customers praised this trailing plant as "beautiful" and "stunning" with healthy, long stems. Most received plants "larger than expected" in "perfect condition." Packaging quality was consistently excellent with quick delivery. One customer noted brown splotches (identified as harmless oedema), and another reported some damage and drying despite good packaging.

  • Beautiful healthy plant, larger than I thought, actually arrived in bloom and looks beautiful!
  • Great quality plant, nice healthy stems. Very fast and secure shipping.
  • Lovely plant, very well packaged and looks very healthy and bushy.
  • 5 stars: 28 (93%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (7%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Lynn S.
Very healthy plant

Lovely plant, very well packaged for its journey and Looks very healthy and bushy. Quick delivery, would recommend this company.

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Lucifer m.
Love my “Hoa-yeah”

Love this plant! Looks amazing with all its leaves / stems hanging down. I always want to touch the leaves. Just like as described as the website shows.

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Rebecca P.
Lovely dramatic and easy plant to gift

One of the loveliest plants. I bought one as a gift for my mother's birthday. It arrived in Grow Tropicals' usual very good packaging. The plants was lovely and long already and had a few blooms on too. Only reason for knocking off 1 star was that there was quite a bit of brown splotches on the plant, but I messaged GT about it and they said it looks to be Oedema from watering and that its nothing to worry about. My mum has had it for a few weeks now and it's growing lovely.

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Alla E.
Hoya linearis

Got it in May. 5 mounth later in beautiful full bloom :blossom:

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Charli
Gorgeous plant

Another stunning plant. Arrived on time and in great health. Highly recommended.

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Jemma K.
Full and healthy

Very full and healthy plant. Arrived well packaged and in perfect condition.

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Vicky M.
Great bye.

I am ao happy with my Hoya linearis, it arrived quickly & well packaged. Looks beautiful.

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Jane M.
I had not such a

I had not such a great experience the last time I purchased a plant from this company and only use them for their outstanding substrates. I am glad I gave them another go with regards to purchasing a plant.

This Hoya is stunning, longer than expected and super healthy.

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sanam k.
very well packed, absolutely stunning

very well packed, absolutely stunning plant. Thank you

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Suzanne L.
Lovely plant, bigger than I

Lovely plant, bigger than I expected which is great, really happy with it, quick delivery,have already bought my next plant from grow tropical.

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Julie A.
I love this Hoya

Arrived in healthy condition, well packed and a good length, very please. Put it in a north facing window & it’s thriving very well.

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Tony Rust

Beautiful plant in perfect condition, and as always very well packaged

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Joanna

Some damage and dried out but well packaged

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Tavey C.
Great plant!

Great quality plant, nice healthy stems. This hoya looks amazing. Very fast and secure shipping and super helpful customer services when I had a question. I will definitely be ordering again from here

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Diane D.
Beautiful Hoya Linearis :leaves:

Beautiful healthy hoya plant, larger/longer than I thought it would be, supplied in a hanging pot which was a bonus - actually arrived in bloom and looks beautiful! I've wanted a linearis for a long time and I'm really pleased with this one. Packaged well as always and shipped quickly:leaves:

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Ann-Marie G.
Heavenly Hoya!

Beautiful plant, much bigger than I expected, looks lovely & healthy. Very pleased

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Ceejay A.
Beautiful

Stunning plant. Very well packaged.

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Rachel L.
Fantastic growers

I love buying my plants from here. I know they are well looked after!

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Alana W.
Fantastic

Love it!! Looks so beautiful and exotic indeed!!

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Grace H.
My first hoya

Great plant, good size & nice & healthy

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Aneta T.
One of my wishlist hoyas.

One of my wishlist hoyas. Beautiful long strands with slightly fuzzy leaves. It looks amazing trailing down a bookcase. Very healthy, as always from Grow Tropicals.

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S.

It's definitely worth it. Love this plant. Must be nearly 3 feet in length and absolute bargain really impressed with all the items purchased. Thank you.

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S.

It's definitely worth it. Love this plant. Must be nearly 3 feet in length and absolute bargain really impressed with all the items purchased. Thank you.

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Jason

Beautiful plant and well packaged. Thank you 😊

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Jason

Beautiful plant and well packaged. Thank you :blush:

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Jason H.
Plants in great condition and

Plants in great condition and professionally packed. Will order again soon!

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Lydia
Beautiful and healthy

Absolutely stunning plant. Has been on my wish list for a while and it’s so long and gorgeous! As always, incredibly healthy plant from grow tropicals.

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Stacey B.
Beautiful

I received a big, long beautiful linearis that’s super healthy and thriving.

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Jane W.
One of my favourite purchases.

One of my favourite purchases. Strikingly intricate.

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