Species Name: Hoya serpens

Common name(s): Wax Plant

Defining Characteristics: 

• Lime green coin-shaped leaves with pale veining
• Leaves are accented with silver spots and trail gracefully downward as the plant grows out
• Produces bursts of white and pinkish blooms

Recommended Pot Size: Small-Medium 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature requirement: 61-80°F

Humidity: Moderate (30-70%) -  Humid (70-100%)

Watering frequency: Drought tolerant. Water when the top 1-2" of soil feels dry to the touch

Lighting:   Partial Shade   

Soil type: Use a well-aerated soil such as Josh’s Frogs Orchiata Orchid Substrate 

Growth rate: Slow- Moderate 

Height: Vines can reach up to 12’ long

Origin: Eastern Asia near the southern Himalayas 

Regional locality: Humid subtropical forests climbing up trees

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-11 

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Hoyas are sensitive to over-watering. Water once the top inch of soil is dry. Avoid repotting too early as this will stress the plant. 

Shipping Notes:

As a 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

The plant pictured is in a 2 " pot.