Botanical Specifications
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Hoya 'Lisa' (Hoya australis 'Lisa')
Hoya australis 'Lisa'
Cream-centered leaves edged in green, with new growth that blushes pink.
About This Botanical
Hoya 'Lisa' is a variegated form of Hoya australis. The leaves are thick and waxy, with a cream center and a green edge, and new leaves often come in pink or red when the light is good. It's a vining plant. Indoors the vines usually reach about 3 feet, and you can let them trail or train them around a hoop.
Like most hoyas, it stores water in its leaves. Let the soil dry most of the way, then water well and let it drain. Too much water is the usual problem. Mature plants in bright light can bloom with round clusters of small, waxy, fragrant flowers. Leave the old flower spurs on the vine, since new flowers come from the same spot.
Ships in the grower's 4 inch plastic nursery pot. The photos show typical plants.
Care card
- Light: Bright indirect light. A little gentle morning sun helps the pink.
- Water: Water when the soil is mostly dry, then let it drain.
- Mature size: Vines about 3 feet indoors over time.
- Pets: We don't make a pet-safety claim for this plant. Keep it out of reach of pets that like to chew leaves.
- Pest-checked: Yes. We check every plant for pests before it ships.
⚡ Quick Facts
At a Glance- • Light: Bright indirect light. More light brings out the pink.
- • Water: Water when the soil is mostly dry.
- • Mature size: Vines about 3 feet indoors over time.
- • Pet safety:
- • Beginner-friendly: Yes, if you don't overwater.
“Why are my Hoya Lisa's new leaves pink?”
New growth often comes in pink or red in bright light. It fades to cream and green as the leaf matures. It's normal.
Evidence-Based Indoor Botanical Care
Read in-depth cultivation protocols written by Nick Alan and Jenna Lee covering aroid soil physics, moss pole climbing dynamics, root rot remediation, and seasonal light acclimation.
Planters that fit this plant
Matched to the pot size of Hoya 'Lisa' (Hoya australis 'Lisa'). Planters ship separately from live plants.
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