Latin name: Hoya wayetii
Common name: Narrow-Leaf Hoya, Wayetii Hoya 🍃
Native to the Philippines, this elegant trailing epiphyte features slender, slightly succulent leaves with naturally darker margins. It’s compact, graceful, and ideal for hanging planters or shelves where its cascading vines can shine.
FLOWER DETAILS
Umbel clusters of small, star-shaped, waxy blooms 🌸. Petals often deep burgundy to maroon with lighter, glossy centers; texture is porcelain-like and reflective. Scent is sweet and honey-like, creating an intimate, cozy vibe when blooms appear.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
☀️ Light: Bright, filtered light; a touch of gentle morning sun helps deepen leaf margins. Avoid harsh midday sun.
💧 Water: Let 60–80% of the mix dry before watering thoroughly; never leave sitting in water. Reduce in winter.
🌡️ Humidity: Prefers 50–70%; tolerates average indoor levels but blooms better with higher humidity.
🪴 Soil: Airy, fast-draining mix (e.g., orchid bark + perlite + coco/peat).
🏺 Potting: Keep slightly root-bound in a pot with good drainage; repot every 1–2 years. Provide a small trellis or let it trail.
🌱 Growth rate: ~15–25 cm (6–10 in) per 6 months in bright conditions.
🐾 Pet friendly: Yes — generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT?
Slim, dark-edged foliage adds elegant contrast on shelves and window ledges.
Trailing habit saves floor space yet delivers lush texture.
Low water needs and forgiving nature—great for busy plant lovers.
Rewarding, fragrant clusters of waxy blooms with good light and patience.
Perfect for living rooms, bright offices, and bathrooms with indirect light.
AT ORANGE’S HOME
We adore how its fine, dark-rimmed leaves spill softly over a warm terracotta rim, bringing quiet movement to a nook or windowsill. It’s the kind of plant that feels calm and steady—easy to live with, and easy to love.