🪴 Hoya longifolia (Hoya shepherdii) – String Bean Wax Plant
🌿 Product Description:
Hoya longifolia, also known as Hoya shepherdii or the String Bean Hoya, is a unique and elegant trailing plant prized for its long, narrow, bean-like leaves and delicate growth habit. This distinctive variety of hoya adds a clean, sculptural aesthetic to shelves, hanging baskets, or trellises.
As it matures, it may reward you with clusters of fragrant, star-shaped white or pale pink flowers, typical of the Hoya family. Its drought tolerance, minimal maintenance needs, and striking leaf shape make it a perfect choice for modern indoor plant lovers and collectors alike.
🌱 Care Guide – Hoya longifolia (Hoya shepherdii)
Light: Bright, indirect light is best. Can tolerate some direct morning sun.
Water: Allow soil to dry out between waterings. Water thoroughly, then let drain.
Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity but adapts well to indoor levels.
Soil: Use a well-draining mix, such as cactus soil with added perlite or orchid bark.
Temperature: Ideal temperature is 18–28°C. Protect from cold drafts and frost.
Fertilizer: Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertilizer.
Growth Habit: Vining/trailing. Suitable for hanging baskets or trained on supports.
Blooming: Produces fragrant star-shaped flowers with proper light and maturity.
Toxicity: Non-toxic to pets, but not for consumption.
🧠 Fun Fact:
The plant’s narrow, curved leaves closely resemble green beans, earning it the nickname “String Bean Hoya” among collectors.