Hoya (Wax Plants & Porcelain Flowers)
Hoya is an enchanting genus of semi-epiphytic, succulent climbing vines famous for thick waxy leaves and intensely fragrant porcelain star-shaped flower umbels. Entirely non-toxic to cats and dogs, Hoyas thrive in bright indirect light with gentle morning sun and chunky, breathable epiphytic substrates.
Hoyas bloom from perennial woody spurs called peduncles. Never cut off the peduncles after the flowers fade! The plant will re-bloom from the exact same spurs year after year.
Stocked Hoya Cultivars & Species
Explore foliage form, trailing habits, and fragrant flower dynamics across our Hoya collection.
| Cultivar / Species | Foliage Characteristics | Growth Habit | Light Requirement | Pet Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoya Rope (Hindu Rope) | Thick, contorted, curled succulent leaves clustering tightly along thick vines | Slow Trailing | Bright indirect / gentle sun | Check exact Hoya taxon |
| Hoya Tricolor (Krimson Queen) | Waxy almond leaves bordered in creamy white and emergent blush pink | Vining / Climbing | Bright indirect light | Check exact Hoya taxon |
| Hoya Curtisii | Miniature spade-shaped matte leaves dusted in intricate silver splash | Mat-forming Cascade | Bright indirect light | Check exact Hoya taxon |
| Sweetheart Hoya (Kerrii) | Iconic thick succulent heart-shaped foliage edged in creamy yellow variegation | Climbing Vine | Bright direct/indirect | Check exact Hoya taxon |
Hoya Care at a Glance
Bright indirect to dappled morning sun (400–1,000+ fc) essential for flowering umbel formation.
Drought-tolerant. Allow mix to dry nearly 100% before drenching. Perform the leaf taco test for softness.
Chunky epiphytic mix: 40% coarse orchid bark, 30% perlite/pumice, 20% coco husk, 10% potting soil.
Never prune off peduncle spurs! Keep pot-bound in snug planters to stimulate blooming cycles.
Currently Stocked Hoya Varieties
