Meet the plant
The honey-flowing Hoya, already rooted
Hoya meliflua · also known as Wax plant, meliflua hoya
Native to The Philippines
A rooted cutting of a thick-leaved Hoya named for its nectar-rich flowers. In time it grows into a sturdy trailing or climbing vine.
- A rooted cutting, so the hard part is done: pot it up and let it grow.
- Thick, waxy leaves and, once mature, flowers so rich in nectar it's named for honey.
- A less common Hoya at an easy price, to grow on into a collector's plant.
Where it thrives
The best spot in your home
Bright, indirect light near an east-facing window. Let it trail from a shelf or climb a small hoop.
Care card
- Light
- Bright, indirect
- Water
- When soil has dried
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Temperature
- 16 to 28°C
- Soil
- Airy mix
- Feeding
- Monthly once growing
- Growth
- Moderate vine
- Outdoors
- Best indoors
Care made simple
Your first weeks together
- Pot it into an 8 to 10cm pot with an airy, free-draining mix.
- Water once the soil has dried out. Don't overwater a young cutting.
- Keep it in bright, indirect light and give it a few weeks to settle.
Plant doctor
If you see this, do this
- Leaves turning yellow and softToo much water or poor drainage. Let it dry out more between drinks.
- Leaves wrinklingThirsty: water thoroughly.
- Slow to start growingNormal for a new cutting. Give it warmth, bright light and a few weeks.
Questions
Good to know
What exactly will I receive?
What exactly will I receive?
A rooted cutting, small and probably not in bloom. Every plant is unique; the photo shows the size to expect.
When will it flower?
When will it flower?
Once it's more mature and getting plenty of bright light. Don't cut off the flower spurs.
Do I need to repot it straight away?
Do I need to repot it straight away?
Within a few weeks is ideal: move it into a slightly larger pot with airy soil so it can grow.
Packed to arrive alive
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We ship living plants across South Africa every week. This is what our customers say when the box arrives.
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