🌿(Also known as "String‑Bean Hoya" or "Shepherd’s Rope" or Longifolia)
🍃 Overview
Hoya shepherdii is a unique and eye-catching trailing or climbing plant native to the eastern Himalayas. Its standout feature is its long, narrow, bean-like leaves that give it a fun and sculptural look. Popular in hanging baskets, this Hoya brings an elegant tropical touch to any plant collection.
🌸 Flowers
Produces clusters of small, star-shaped flowers, typically white to pale pink with a deep red or maroon center.
Blooms are delicately fragrant, with a sweet floral scent.
Each flower measures about 1.3–1.5 cm across and appears in tight, rounded umbels.
Flowers bloom in warmer months and often reappear on old peduncles, so it's best not to remove spent flower stems.
🌱 Growth & Care
| Requirement | Guidelines |
|---|---|
| Light | Bright, indirect sunlight; avoid harsh direct sun. |
| Watering | Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Drought-tolerant once established. |
| Soil | Use a well-draining, chunky mix with perlite and bark. |
| Temperature | Thrives in 10–27 °C (50–80 °F). Avoid frost. |
| Humidity | Prefers moderate to high humidity, ideally 60–70%. |
| Feeding | Fertilize monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer. |
| Growth Habit | Fast-growing trailing vine. Ideal for hanging baskets, moss poles, or shelves. |
💚 Why You’ll Love It
Unique foliage shaped like green beans—unlike any other Hoya.
Softly fragrant blooms add elegance and surprise when in season.
Low maintenance and suitable for both beginners and experienced plant lovers.
A fantastic cascading plant that adds texture and greenery to vertical space.
🛒 Available at Orange’s Home
Offered as rooted cuttings or small potted vines.
Shipped bare root or potted, depending on your preference.
Available for shipping across Atlantic Canada or local pickup.
Ask about current availability, size, and bloom stage when ordering.