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| Hoya Plant White and Pink Ana Bikic Botanical Antique Print. Exotic Garden Miami |
💮Exotic Elegance in a Slow-Growing Vine
A timeless treasure among indoor plants, the Hoya is a slow-growing, graceful vine from the succulent family. Loved for its incredible resilience, it thrives with little watering, forgiving occasional neglect with quiet elegance. Some varieties perfume the air during the day, while others save their sweetest fragrances for the night.
Outdoors, the Hoya loves to climb, winding its way up trees in search of light, just as it once did in the tropical forests it calls home. In South Florida gardens, it becomes a living gem — a rare and exotic addition that rewards patience with blooms that seem crafted from porcelain or wax.
The flowers, delicate as a penny and gathered in clusters, have earned it the name “plastic plant,” not for lack of beauty, but for their enchanting, waxy perfection. They are miracles of nature — soft to the touch, yet sparkling with an almost unreal glow.
Beautiful indoor slow-growing vine, from the family of succulents! Very popular as an interior plant due to its drought tolerance and ability to survive some neglect in watering. Flowers are scented—some during the day, others at night!
This is a typical classical antique plant. Outdoors, it loves to climb trees to reach the top branches for light.
It is ideal for South Florida gardens, adding to your collection of tropical and rare specimens, rewarding you with blooms and a heavenly perfume from the flowers!
The flowers look like they are made of porcelain or wax. Some people call it the “plastic plant” because of the waxy aspect of the blooms. The flowers are small, about the size of a penny, blooming together in a bunch or cluster. Very easy to grow!
Family and Origin:
Hoya belongs to the Apocynaceae family (Dogbane family). It is a large genus, including tropical and temperate species. Most Hoyas come from Asia, Australia, and the Pacific islands.
Watering:
Only water when the soil is completely dry. To check, use a long stick (like a skewer) and insert it deep into the pot. If it feels damp, do not water yet.
Light for Indoor Growing:
Hoyas prefer bright, indirect light indoors. They can tolerate some morning sun but avoid harsh direct afternoon sun indoors to prevent leaf damage.
Extra Care for Pots:
- Use a loose, well-draining potting mix (cactus or orchid mix is ideal).
- Avoid heavy soils that stay soggy.
- Hoyas like to be slightly root-bound for better blooming.
- Use pots with drainage holes.
Folk Uses or Meaning:
Hoyas have been traditionally considered lucky plants in some cultures, symbolizing friendship, protection, and enduring love. They were often gifted to friends or family as a sign of lasting bonds.
Some species are used in folk medicine, Asia for minor skin treatments, but they are mainly ornamental.
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| Hoya Plant Flower buds |
✂️ Pruning:
Prune lightly to control shape and size. Never remove the long spurs where the flowers bloom—those will rebloom year after year. Pruning also encourages fuller growth.
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| Hoya Plant 🪴 |
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