Scientific Name: Hoya linearis Wall. ex D.Don

Common Name(s): Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower, Wax Vine, Narrow-Leaf Wax Flower

Defining Characteristics:

• Small, thin, needle-like, and fuzzy grey-green leaves, growing on long, slender, trailing stems
• A trailing, pendant epiphytic plant that thrives in hanging baskets rather than climbing
• Flowers are small, creamy-white clusters with a distinctive yellow center that appear in late summer to winter
• Flowers are known to have a strong, sweet, lemony or citrus fragrance

Recommended Pot Size: Small - Medium

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Temperature Requirement (°F): 55-85°F

Humidity: Ideally 50% or higher

Watering Frequency: Hoya linearis is a thirsty plant compared to other hoyas, requiring consistent moisture and generally needing water when the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry. Leaves become limp, thin, and slightly wrinkled when thirsty.

Lighting: Bright, indirect light

Soil Type: Well-draining, chunky soil to prevent root rot. Check out Josh's Frogs Chunky Houseplant Soil!

Growth Rate: Fast

Length at Maturity: Typically reaches a mature length of 3 to 6 feet or more

Origin: Himalayan mountains (Nepal, India, China)

Regional Locality: Epiphyte (grows on trees) in subtropical regions. Adapted to cooler temperatures and high humidity due to its high-altitude habitat. The species thrives in, and is found in, shady, moist conditions.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-11

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Because of its native home in the high-altitude, misty Himalayan mountains, Hoya linearis is known to prefer higher humidity and better-tolerated cooler nighttime temperatures compared to many other tropical hoya varieties.

Shipping Notes: Generous LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE offered.

As good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly, removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT.

Standard pot sizes for Josh's Frogs plants typically range from 1.25-3.5 inches.