🪴 Hoya nicholsoniae – Rare Fragrant Wax Plant | Trailing Indoor Vine
🌿 **Product Description:
Hoya nicholsoniae** is a rare tropical vining plant known for its beautifully veined, leathery green leaves that can take on red or bronze tones under bright light. As the plant matures, it produces clusters of highly fragrant, star-shaped flowers in shades of cream to yellow with red centers, adding to its ornamental charm.
This epiphytic wax plant is perfect for hanging baskets or trellises, thriving in warm, bright indoor environments. With its eye-catching foliage and signature hoya blooms, it's a must-have for collectors and houseplant enthusiasts.
🌱 Care Guide – Hoya nicholsoniae
Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal. Can tolerate some morning sun. Strong light enhances leaf coloration.
Water: Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Water less in winter.
Humidity: Enjoys medium to high humidity. Mist occasionally or use a humidity tray.
Soil: Use a well-draining mix (cactus soil + orchid bark + perlite).
Temperature: Thrives in 18–28°C. Avoid cold drafts and temps below 12°C.
Fertilizer: Feed monthly during the growing season (spring/summer) with a balanced or bloom-boosting fertilizer.
Growth Habit: Trailing/vining. Great for hanging or training on supports.
Blooming: Produces sweetly scented star-like flowers when mature and grown in the right light.
Toxicity: Non-toxic to pets, but not meant for ingestion.
🧠 Fun Fact:
Hoya nicholsoniae leaves can develop deep reddish hues when grown in high light, making the plant even more visually striking.