Hoya macrophylla is a stunning and rare wax plant, best known for its oversized, leathery leaves adorned with bold silvery veins and attractive variegation along the margins. The foliage often blushes pink or cream under bright light, making it a showstopper even without blooms. A robust climber or trailer, it’s ideal for hanging baskets, trellises, or elevated shelves—perfect for plant lovers seeking dramatic texture and form.
🌸 Flower Details
Blooms in spherical umbels of wax-like, star-shaped flowers, typically 8–12 mm across with creamy-white to pale pink petals and medium-colored coronas. Reddit+15Wilderly+15Chlorobase+15
Flowers are fragrant, emitting a light, sweet scent often compared to candy, hydrangeas, or sunscreen, especially noticeable at night. Reddit
Inflorescences can appear several times per year on mature plants and often rebloom from existing peduncles.
💧 Care Instructions
| Aspect | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Light | Bright, indirect light is best—avoid harsh midday sun to prevent leaf scorch. At least 4 h/day aids vibrant foliage and blooming. Reddit+15Gardenia+15Wilderly+15 |
| Water | Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Often once every 10–14 days in warm seasons; ensure excellent drainage. |
| Soil | Use a loose, airy mix (orchid bark + perlite + coco coir or peat), ideally with alkaline elements like charcoal or crushed eggshells. |
| Humidity | Thrives at 60–80% humidity. Average indoor levels are acceptable but perform better with increased moisture. |
| Temperature | Prefers 15–28 °C (59–82 °F); can tolerate down to ~13 °C but avoid prolonged cold. |
| Fertilizing | Monthly feeding in growing season; high-phosphorous fertilizer before blooming season enhances flower production. |
💚 Why You’ll Love It
Dramatic, oversized foliage with striking variegation and occasional pink flush.
Sweetly scented, porcelain-like star blooms add visual and aromatic appeal.
Versatile vine: perfect for hanging, climbing, or trailing displays.
Moderately easy-care, with robust growth under the right conditions.
📦 Shipping Info
Ships bare-root only, carefully wrapped to protect roots and foliage in transit.
🛒 At Orange’s Home
Our Hoya macrophylla are cultivated with precision to ensure strong roots, bold foliage, and bloom readiness. Limited stock—message us for availability, size options, or current bloom photos.