{"title":"Hoyas (Wax Plants)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoyas are the wax plants: twining and trailing climbers with thick, fleshy leaves and tight clusters of waxy, star shaped flowers that often carry a sweet scent at night. Most come from the forests of Asia and northern Australia, where they scramble through trees. They live for decades in the same pot and ask for little beyond bright light and a careful hand with the watering can. Choose by leaf, by flower colour and by how much room you have for a climber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a hoya\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHoya carnosa is the old favourite and the easiest place to start. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pink-hoya-hoya-carnosa-pink\"\u003ePink Hoya carnosa\u003c\/a\u003e has plain deep green leaves, while \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hoya-carnosa-krimson-queen\"\u003eHoya carnosa Krimson Queen\u003c\/a\u003e has leaves edged in cream and pink, so it earns its place even when it is not in flower. Variegated hoyas grow more slowly and need a little more light than green ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silver-pink-hoya-hoya-pubicalyx-silver-pink\"\u003eSilver Pink Hoya\u003c\/a\u003e is a form of Hoya pubicalyx, a vigorous species with long, narrow leaves that suits a tall support or a large basket. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-hoya-hoya-coronaria-red\"\u003eRed Hoya\u003c\/a\u003e is Hoya coronaria, a tropical species with thick, felted leaves that wants steady warmth, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pink-hoya-hoya-globulosa-pink\"\u003ePink Hoya globulosa\u003c\/a\u003e comes from cooler mountain forest and dislikes long hot, dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere hoyas grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndoors, give a hoya the brightest spot you have out of direct midday sun: near an east facing window, or a metre back from a northern one. Too little light is the usual reason a healthy plant never flowers. Outdoors, hoyas grow all year on a covered patio or under a tree in tropical and subtropical gardens. In warm temperate areas keep them under cover and out of cold wind, and bring them inside wherever frost occurs, because frost kills them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey sit well beside other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eindoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e, and outdoors in warm districts they can be grown with other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eclimbers\u003c\/a\u003e on a shaded trellis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHoyas have small root systems and flower more freely when slightly pot bound, so move up only one pot size at a time, in spring or early summer. Use a coarse, open mix: a quality potting mix opened up with orchid bark and perlite drains fast and lets air reach the roots. Give a climber a hoop, a small trellis or a wire to twine around, or let the stems trail from a hanging basket. One plant per pot is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLet the mix dry out between waterings, then water thoroughly and let the pot drain. The fleshy leaves store water, and far more hoyas are lost to wet feet than to drought. Water less in winter, when growth slows. Feed lightly from spring to autumn with a liquid fertiliser at half strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNever cut off the old flower spurs. A hoya flowers again from the same short spur year after year, so removing it removes next season's flowers. The long leafless tendrils a plant sends out are also normal: they are looking for something to climb, and leaves follow. Hoyas have a milky sap that can irritate skin, so wear gloves when you prune or take cuttings and wash your hands afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my hoya not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually it needs more light, or it is still young. Many hoyas take two or three years to settle before they flower. Keep the plant in bright indirect light, leave it a little pot bound and never remove the old flower spurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water a hoya?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly when the mix has dried out. In a warm room over summer that may be weekly; in winter it can be every two or three weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan hoyas grow outside in Australia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a sheltered, frost free position with bright shade. They grow outdoors all year in the tropics and subtropics, and under cover in warm temperate areas. In cold districts treat them as indoor plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo hoyas need a trellis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot always. The twining kinds will climb a hoop or trellis, or trail from a basket if you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hoya-carnosa-krimson-queen","title":"Hoya carnosa Krimson Queen","description":"\u003cp\u003eKrimson Queen Hoya (\u003cem\u003eHoya carnosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Krimson Queen') is the wax plant grown for its leaves as much as its flowers. Thick waxy leaves are edged in cream, new growth flushes pink, and the twining stems trail or train to about 2m. Mature plants carry clusters of star shaped pink and white flowers with a strong evening scent, and it is not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegation you cannot fake.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream margins and pink new growth give three colours on one stem, without any flowering required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt forgives neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e The succulent leaves store water, so a missed fortnight does no harm. Overwatering is the only real way to kill it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of waxy pink and white stars appear on established plants, scented strongest in the evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hoyas are not toxic to cats or dogs, which is unusual among trailing indoor plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright spot near a window, out of direct midday sun. Trailing from a shelf or hanging pot suits it, and indoors your climate stops mattering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers better slightly root bound, so keep it in a snug pot and repot only every three or four years. Drainage holes are not optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it needs a sheltered frost free position, and cooler gardens should bring it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Krimson Queen Hoya in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the strongest variegation and the best chance of flowering. Deep shade turns growth leggy and green. Outdoors it suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens only, since it is frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A chunky, free draining mix of orchid bark, perlite and a little potting mix. Hoyas are epiphytes, so their roots want air as much as moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak thoroughly, tip out the saucer, then let the mix dry most of the way through before the next drink: roughly every one to two weeks in warm months, less in winter. Half strength liquid fertiliser monthly through spring and summer is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim only to shape or control length. Never cut off the bare flower spurs left after blooming, because next season's flowers come from those same spurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in 125mm pots in packs of ten and 180mm pots in packs of six. The 125mm plants are young, with a few trailing stems, and fill a hanging pot within a season or two. The 180mm size is ready to train onto a hoop straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoyas travel better than almost any indoor plant because the leaves hold their own moisture. Give yours a week in bright indirect light before the first water. Growth is slower than a plain green hoya, and flowering usually starts at two or three years old. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e covers the light and watering mistakes behind most failures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003epet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-repot-your-plants-like-a-pro\"\u003eHow to repot a plant properly\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is mine not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually age, light or repotting. Give it bright indirect light, leave it slightly root bound, and check you have not cut off the old flower spurs, the most common reason a healthy hoya stops blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery one to two weeks in the warm months, less in winter, and only once the mix has dried most of the way through. Yellowing lower leaves mean too much water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, hoyas are not toxic to either. That makes this one of the few trailing plants you can hang low in a room with a curious pet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a frost free spot with shelter and bright indirect light: tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. Anywhere colder, treat it as an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100425077055,"sku":"HOY-CAR-KRI-140MM-P10","price":459.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":51625597272383,"sku":"HOY-CAR-KRI-180MM-P6","price":341.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100425109823,"sku":"HOY-CAR-KRI-250MM-P3","price":392.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Hoya-carnosa-Krimson-Queen.jpg?v=1768455827"},{"product_id":"pink-hoya-hoya-carnosa-pink","title":"Pink Hoya - Hoya carnosa 'Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Hoya (\u003cem\u003eHoya carnosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pink') is a trailing and climbing wax flower that reaches about 3m in length but only 20cm across, so it suits a hanging basket or a trellis. The fleshy leaves unfurl maroon, and big rounded heads of pink, star shaped, waxy flowers appear along the stems. It is rich in nectar, and in cooler states it makes a fine plant for the house or a conservatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaxy pink flower clusters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Round heads of starry, waxy pink flowers hang from the branches, and they are sweetly scented, most noticeably in the evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColourful new growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fleshy leaves emerge maroon and mature to glossy dark green, so even the foliage changes through the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hoya carnosa is regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e In cooler states it lives happily inside or in a conservatory, and in subtropical gardens it can hang or climb outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA slim footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e At only 20cm wide it takes almost no floor space for the length it reaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging baskets and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant one to a basket in a free draining mix and let the stems trail. A bright porch, balcony or conservatory suits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrellis and tree trunks.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the wild hoyas grow in the branches of trees, so outdoors in subtropical gardens they will climb a trellis or a rough trunk in dappled light. Space plants 50cm apart along a trellis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors in cooler states.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where winters are cold, grow it inside in bright light near a window and keep it above 5 degrees Celsius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Hoya in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It likes bright or filtered light, indoors or out. It is a plant for frost free locations: outdoors in subtropical gardens, and inside in cooler states. In far north Queensland the warm winters can mean fewer flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use an open, free draining mix such as orchid bark blended with compost. In nature hoyas perch in tree branches, so they dislike heavy, wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Err on the dry side, particularly in cooler months when growth slows, and water only once the mix has dried out. Mist now and then if the air is dry. A cooler winter position seems to help trigger flowers in the following warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune only to tidy long stems. Leave the old flower spurs in place, because new blooms form on them year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Pink Hoya as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It can arrive as a plug, a little smaller than our usual tube, though the root system is healthy and it can go straight into the ground or a bigger pot. Expect a small, steady starter that needs a season or two of growth before it flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower supplies the tube stock, and supply is not always steady. When the grower has none, the tube shows as on backorder, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-exotic-plants-guide\"\u003eIndoor exotic plants guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003ePet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eClimbing plants for trellises\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my hoya not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually it is too young or has too little light. A cooler spot over winter often helps trigger flowers in the following warm season, and in far north Queensland warm winters can mean fewer flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors in a cool state?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. In cooler states it grows well inside or in a conservatory. Give it bright or filtered light, mist when the air is dry, and hold the temperature above 5 degrees Celsius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoya carnosa is generally regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs, though any plant can upset a pet that chews it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67790340587839,"sku":"HOY-CAR-PINK-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/pink-hoya-hoya-carnosa-pink.jpg?v=1792208437"},{"product_id":"red-hoya-hoya-coronaria-red","title":"Red Hoya - Hoya coronaria 'Red'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Hoya (\u003cem\u003eHoya coronaria\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red') is an unusual climbing and trailing wax flower with deep red, star shaped, waxy blooms carried in clusters. It grows to about 3m long but only 20cm wide, and its fleshy leaves are as tough as the flowers are showy. It suits baskets, trellises and bright indoor spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA rare red.\u003c\/strong\u003e Red is an uncommon colour among hoyas, and these deep red stars are a talking point wherever they hang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaxy, star shaped flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of glossy red stars open on the stems, with a texture like carved wax.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFleshy, forgiving leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The succulent leaves store water, so an occasional missed watering does little harm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e In cooler states it suits a bright room or conservatory, and subtropical gardens can grow it outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlim and tall.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 20cm across it fits narrow corners, and the stems climb to 3m on a support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaskets and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant one to a hanging basket in a free draining mix and let the stems trail. Choose a bright spot out of harsh afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrellis or support.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors in a subtropical garden, train it up a trellis in bright, filtered light. Space plants 50cm apart along the support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooler states indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it in a well lit room or conservatory, where its slim shape takes up little space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Hoya in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It likes bright or filtered light, indoors or in the garden. Outdoors it belongs in subtropical gardens, and in cooler states it is an indoor or conservatory plant. In far north Queensland the warm winters can reduce flowering. Hoyas need a little care to look their best, but the rules are simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use an open, free draining mix of compost and orchid bark. This species leans towards a slightly more alkaline mix than most hoyas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Err on the dry side, particularly in the cool months while growth slows. A chillier winter spot seems to help trigger flowers once summer warmth returns. Mist now and then if the air is dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune only to tidy long stems, and leave the old flower spurs in place for next season's blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Hoya is sold as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small plant, and hoyas build steadily rather than fast, so expect a season or two of growth before the first flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as on backorder, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-exotic-plants-guide\"\u003eIndoor exotic plants guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eIndoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eClimbing plants for trellises\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSparingly. Let the mix dry out between drinks, especially in cooler months when growth slows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy won't it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it bright light, a slightly cooler winter and some patience. A cool winter position seems to help trigger flowers once summer warmth returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn subtropical gardens, yes, in bright, filtered light. In cooler states keep it indoors or in a conservatory, because it needs frost free conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790340718911,"sku":"HOY-COR-RED-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/red-hoya-hoya-coronaria-red.jpg?v=1792208441"},{"product_id":"pink-hoya-hoya-globulosa-pink","title":"Pink Hoya - Hoya globulosa 'Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Hoya (\u003cem\u003eHoya globulosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pink') is a rare climbing and trailing wax flower from the Himalayas, with big rounded heads of pale pink, star shaped, waxy blooms. The long, glossy leaves have gently wavy margins and darker green veins. It grows to about 3m in length but only 20cm across, and suits frost free spots and bright indoor rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA rarer hoya.\u003c\/strong\u003e Globulosa is much less common than the familiar Hoya carnosa, and the long, wavy edged leaves set it apart even before it flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale pink flower clusters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Big rounded heads of soft pink stars make a delicate contrast with the glossy, deeply veined leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttractive leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are long and glossy, a little wavy along the margins and picked out with darker veins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or sheltered outdoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits indoor and conservatory growing in cooler states, or a sheltered position in a subtropical garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA slim climber.\u003c\/strong\u003e Only 20cm across, it fits narrow corners and baskets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging baskets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant one to a basket in a free draining mix and let the stems trail. Choose a bright spot with filtered light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrellis and supports.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a frost free subtropical garden, train it up a trellis in dappled light, spacing plants 50cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor collections.\u003c\/strong\u003e In cooler states, grow it in a bright room or conservatory alongside other hoyas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Hoya in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It likes bright or filtered light, indoors or outside. It prefers frost free locations. In the wild hoyas grow in tree branches, so airy, filtered light is right. In far north Queensland the warm winters can reduce flowering. It is a bit fussier than the common carnosa, but the effort pays off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use an open, free draining mix of compost and orchid bark. Hoyas perch high in tree branches in the wild, so the roots want air as well as moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Err on the dry side, particularly in cooler months when growth slows, and water once the surface feels dry. Mist now and then if the air is dry. A cooler winter position seems to help trigger flowers once summer warmth returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune only to tidy long stems, and leave the old flower spurs in place for future blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell this Pink Hoya as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, and this is a slow, steady climber, so expect a season or two of growth before it flowers. The flower colour in photos is for illustration, and your plant's shade may vary slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube comes from our grower and is not always in stock. When the grower has none, it shows as on backorder, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-exotic-plants-guide\"\u003eIndoor exotic plants guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-and-rare-plants\"\u003eExotic and rare plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eClimbing plants for trellises\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it harder to grow than other hoyas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little. It rewards the basics done well: bright filtered light, a free draining mix, restraint with water and a cooler winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill my flowers match the photo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoughly. The flower colour in the photos is an illustration, and the shade on your plant may vary slightly from pale pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in frost free, subtropical conditions with bright, filtered light. In cooler states grow it indoors or in a conservatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790340849983,"sku":"HOY-GLO-PINK-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/pink-hoya-hoya-globulosa-pink.jpg?v=1792208446"},{"product_id":"silver-pink-hoya-hoya-pubicalyx-silver-pink","title":"Silver Pink Hoya - Hoya pubicalyx 'Silver Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver Pink Hoya (\u003cem\u003eHoya pubicalyx\u003c\/em\u003e 'Silver Pink') is a climbing and trailing wax flower with fleshy, pointed leaves that are flecked silver white on top and a fresher apple green underneath. Big rounded heads of pink, star shaped, waxy flowers open along the stems. In a pot or basket it reaches 2m to 3m in length but only 20cm across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver speckled leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each pointed, fleshy leaf is freckled silver white on top, so the plant looks good all year, not just in flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink flower clusters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Big rounded heads of waxy pink stars open along the stems, and they are rich in nectar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo names, one plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is sold under both Silver Pink and Pink Silver, and the plants are identical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible placement.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooler states can grow it in a bright room or conservatory, while subtropical gardens can grow it outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlim and trailing.\u003c\/strong\u003e At only 20cm across it fits baskets, narrow corners and trellises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging baskets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant one to a basket in a free draining mix and let the silver leaves trail. A bright, filtered position shows the speckling best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrellis and supports.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a frost free subtropical garden, train it up a trellis in dappled light, spacing plants 50cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors in cooler states.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it in a bright room or conservatory, keeping it above 5 degrees Celsius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Silver Pink Hoya in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It likes bright or filtered light, indoors or in the garden. It is a plant for frost free locations, so outdoors means subtropical gardens and cooler states grow it inside. In far north Queensland the warm winters can mean fewer flowers. In its native Philippines it can reach 6m, but it stays smaller in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use an open, free draining mix of compost and orchid bark. In the wild hoyas perch in tree branches, so avoid heavy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Err on the dry side, particularly in cooler months when growth slows. Mist now and then if the air is dry. A cooler winter position seems to help trigger flowers once summer warmth returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune only to tidy long stems, and leave the old flower spurs in place for next season's blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Pink Hoya is sold as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, and this is a steady rather than fast climber, so expect a season or two of growth before it flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower supplies the tube stock, and supply is not always steady. When the grower has none, the tube shows as on backorder, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-exotic-plants-guide\"\u003eIndoor exotic plants guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eIndoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eClimbing plants for trellises\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Silver Pink the same as Pink Silver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Both names refer to the same plant, so you will find it listed either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 2m to 3m of stem in a pot or basket and about 20cm across. In its native Philippines it can grow to 6m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with cold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot with frost. Keep it above 5 degrees Celsius, growing it indoors or in a conservatory in cooler states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790340948287,"sku":"HOY-PUB-SILVER-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/silver-pink-hoya-hoya-pubicalyx-silver-pink.jpg?v=1792208450"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/pink-hoya-hoya-carnosa-pink.jpg?v=1794696238","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/hoyas.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}