How to Care for Hoya linearis (Narrow-leaved wax plant)

Korean name: 호야 린네아리스

This plant features long, slender, thread-like leaves with a delicate texture. It is primarily grown indoors and thrives in bright, indirect light with good air circulation. It is relatively easy to care for, making it suitable for beginners.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Family: Apocynaceae
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Northeastern India, Southeast Asia
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: beginner friendly, trailing leaves, indoor plant, bonsai suitable
• Also known as: Narrow-leaved wax plant

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Use well-draining soil.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity levels.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Hoya linearis?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Hoya linearis?

It likes Prefers bright, indirect light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Use well-draining soil..

Is Hoya linearis safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Hoya linearis good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity levels.. Fertilise Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season..