Hoya obovata - Wax Vine Plant
Regular price $65.00Large, round green leaves, speckled with white or pink are the appeal of this hoya. Naturally growing in tree trunks and vining their way towards the light, Hoya obovata is epiphytic and prefers fast draining, airy potting mix. Given enough light this hoya produces white/pale pink flowers from Spring to Autumn.
Please note these plants are very large and will be sent semi-bare root. They are hardy and epiphytic and are very tolerant of this.
Shop all Hoya or learn more about this genus here or family grouping here
Current Pot Size: 200mm
Synonyms: Wax vine, Wax flower, Porcelain flower.
Origin: East Asia
Light: Filtered Light to Full Shade - Category 3-5 (please see our blog on plant light requirements)
Soil: Well draining, moisture retaining - Indoor mix (please see our blog on soil requirements)
Fertiliser: As directed on your fertiliser of choice. Fortnightly or monthly during the growing season (please see our blog on plant food)
Watering: Don't over water, they like to dry out between waterings.
Maintenance: Do not cut off old flower spikes as they will re-flower. Mature plant prefer to be slightly pot bound and can remain in the same pot for many years.
Flowering: Yes, White to soft pink clusters of 10-40 flowers that form ball shaped umbels.
All plants pictured are considered an accurate representation of the plant you will receive. It represents the rough size, colour and condition. These are plants however and due to changes in climatic conditions and plant variation there will be minor differences.
We are now adding in 'Transport risk' in the product description as some plants are more delicate than others and/or find transport stressful. We will rate in terms of Low, Medium or High risk and discuss specifically to the plant in question. If this information is not provided yet please feel free to reach out via email to ask. Please also note that if plants are sent with new leaves that haven't had the chance to harden off they are susceptible to physical damage in transit as the slightest touch can cause it.
Please note that we use 'Bugs for Bugs' regularly as a preventative control measure for pests. These predatory bugs are administered in vermiculite. This vermiculite is sprinkles onto the leaves and sometimes remains.
