Hoya Parviflora

$19.99
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Hoya parviflora is a charming, small-leafed, ephphytic climbing vine highly prized by collectors for its exceptionally delicate proportions and frequent blooming habit. The plant features long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are thick and semi-succulent. When exposed to intense, bright indirect light, the foliage undergoes a stunning, natural "sun stress" process, causing the leaves to develop a deep purple or reddish hue. It produces some of the smallest blooms in the entire Hoya genus. Individual star-shaped flowers measure a minuscule 3.5 mm to 5 mm across. They cluster together in drooping, semi-flat umbels that are barely the size of a nickel or five-cent coin.

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Details & Plant Care

Difficulty:

Easy

Water:

Dry Soil

Humidity:

50% to 75%

Pet Friendly:

Pet Safe

Light:

Bright Indirect Light

Plant Information

Common Names:

Wax Plant

Scientific Name:

Hoya parviflora

Country Of Origin

Southeast Asia

Growth Rate:

Moderate - Fast

Soil Type:

Requires an incredibly chunky, airy, and fast-draining potting mix

Fertilize:

Seasonally

Remember to only fertilize during their active growing season.

Common Pests

Mealybugs

Mealybugs

What To Look For: White, cottony or waxy masses on stems, leaf axils, underside of leaves. Sticky honeydew, sooty mold growth, yellowing or dropping leaves.

How To Treat: Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to dab and remove visible bugs. Wash leaves and stems with gentle soapy water. In heavy infestations, consider removing very affected stems/leaves or, in the worst case, replacing the plant.

Aphids

Aphids

What To Look For: Small soft-bodied insects (green, yellow, black or orange) usually congregating on new growth, stems or leaf undersides. Sticky residue (“honeydew”) on leaves or nearby surfaces, sometimes with sooty mold developing on it. Distorted or curling leaves, wilting, slow growth.

How To Treat: Isolate the infested plant to prevent spread. Blast with water to dislodge many adults, especially on newer growth. Use insecticidal soap, making sure to cover the leaf underside and new growth. Repeat treatments every 7 days or so until no new signs appear. (Since they reproduce quickly)