Hoya obovata

Description

Commonly known as ‘waxplants’, due to their glossy and shiny foliage, species of Hoya are evergreen perennials which are mostly epiphytic with a large portion of the 200-300 species within the genus originating from tropical regions. Hoya obovata grow thick fleshy obovate leaves, with pale splashes of silver.

WATERING

Water when 80% of the soil is dry.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Bright but not direct.

FEED

Use a houseplant fertiliser once a month from April – October.

REPOTTING

Repot every two years to give the roots more space to grow and to replenish the soil. Use a well draining house plant compost with 30-40% added draining medium like perlite, grit or hydroleca.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.