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Unlike its thick-leaved tropical relatives, Hoya linearis features fine, slender, needle-like leaves covered in a soft, silvery down. The stems grow long and pendulous, forming a beautiful, curtain-like cascade thats perfect for hanging planters or elevated shelves. When mature, it produces clusters of fragrant, star-shaped white flowers with buttery-yellow centres small yet powerfully scented, often blooming in late summer or early autumn.
Minimalist, graceful, and easy to love, Hoya linearis brings a calm, natural texture to any home and is ideal for collectors who appreciate understated tropical beauty.
Thrives in bright, indirect light. It will tolerate some gentle morning or late-afternoon sun, which helps encourage flowering. Avoid harsh midday sun, which can dry out or scorch the fine leaves.
Keep the soil lightly moist during the growing season, watering when the top 23 cm feels dry. Allow it to dry slightly more in winter. Overwatering can lead to root rot, while prolonged drought will cause leaf shrivelling. It prefers a consistent but moderate watering routine.
Temperature: Prefers 1626C. Avoid cold draughts and temperatures below 10C.
Humidity: Enjoys moderate to high humidity (5070%), though it will adapt to normal household conditions. Mist occasionally in dry air or near heat sources.
Use a loose, free-draining epiphytic mix a blend of orchid bark, perlite, coco husk, and a small amount of peat-free compost works well. Hoyas like to be slightly root-bound, so repot every 23 years only when necessary.
Feed every 46 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser, or switch to a high-potassium feed during the flowering season. Do not feed in winter.
Trim lightly to maintain length and shape. Never remove old flower spurs (the small stalks left behind after blooms) as Hoyas rebloom from the same sites year after year.
A slow to moderate grower that can trail up to 1 metre or more when mature. With proper care, it will reward you with long, graceful cascades of soft foliage and clusters of fragrant white blooms.
Shrivelled leaves: Underwatering or very dry air.
Yellowing leaves: Overwatering or poor drainage.
Failure to flower: Insufficient light or pruning off flower spurs.
Pests: Occasionally mealybugs or spider mites.
Native to the cool, misty forests of the Himalayas, Hoya linearis is an epiphytic species adapted to thrive in cooler, humid environments. Its distinctive, hair-like foliage sets it apart from thicker-leaved Hoyas, giving it a soft, trailing aesthetic reminiscent of fine moss or feathery vines.
Loved by plant collectors and interior designers alike, Hoya linearis combines natural charm with resilience an excellent choice for hanging planters and a favourite for those who appreciate subtle, cascading greenery.
Quick Care Summary
Light: Bright, indirect; tolerates gentle sun
Water: Lightly moist; allow topsoil to dry slightly
Temperature: 1626C; protect below 10C
Humidity: Moderate to high (5070%)
Soil: Loose, airy, free-draining epiphytic mix
Feed: Every 46 weeks in spring/summer
Growth: Trailing vine, 1 m+; soft needle-like leaves and clusters of white, fragrant starry flowers
Note:
Do not overwater or overpot Hoya linearis it thrives on gentle neglect. Allowing the soil to dry slightly and keeping it in bright light will encourage flowering.
Toxicity Note:
Like all Hoyas, Hoya linearis is mildly toxic if ingested, so keep away from pets and children.
