Scientific Name: Hoya multiflora Blume
Common Name: Shooting Star Hoya, Waxplant, Porcelain Flower

Hoyas are well-loved by many plant collectors around the world. They originate from many Asian countries and some variations hail from Australia. They are climbing/vining plants and in nature are often found living their best life on trees (#epiphyte). Hoyas generally have thick, succulent leaves and mature plants can have vines that can be well over 10 feet long. Most hoyas will need to be 4-5 years old at least to bloom, but when they do... expect to be fascinated! Each hoya has a flower completely unique to them, with a myriad of enticing fragrances and mesmerizing blooms. The world of hoyas is vast, captivating, and entirely irresistible. Prepare to be hooked!

The Shooting Star Hoya is truly one-of-a-kind. A relative of oleander (but totally pet-safe!), this evergreen plant is native to the forests and bushlands of Southeast Asia. Its leaves are much less waxy than most hoyas and grow on thick stems, at first upright and then eventually trailing over its pot. The most distinctive feature of this plant are its blooms- forming in large clusters, each flower resembles a comet streaking through the sky, with a delicate white body and lovely golden tips. Hoya Shooting Star is generous with this amazing floral display and blooms for long periods in the summer months, bringing magic and beauty to every day!

Basic Needs: Prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light. Water when soil is completely dry. Pot in well-draining, chunky soil- since they are a succulent, they will absorb water into their leaves to hold on to. They prefer high humidity but can tolerate lower humidity environments. PRO TIP: never cut off a hoya's peduncles (AKA those loooooong stems that love to climb or trail, ending in a little bumpy or bristly stump)-- these are where the hoya will eventually flower!

***Due to the unique nature of plants, the one we carefully choose for you won't look exactly like the photos- but it will be just as beautiful!

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