Hoya Krohniana ‘Black Leaf’

Potsize (diameter): 9 cm, Approx Height: 12 cm.

Supplied in a plastic pot. Fits our Small White Fleur De Lis Pot and Terracotta Plant Pot D13.5 cm x 11.5 cm.

One of our pet friendly options for those of you with furry friends who like to nibble on your plants!

Due to the long and rigid vines of these plants, some damage can occur to the ends of the plants when we initially import them – which we then trim and neaten up, new growth will emerge from either the top of the plant or from higher up on the same vine.

Other common names for Hoya are: Wax plant, Waxvine, Honey Plant and Porcelain Flower. They are relatively easy to care for and are known to have air-purifying qualities. Their leaves are thick and full like a succulents, they can store a lot of water in them so you are more likely to over water this plant than underwater it. If you treat them right, Hoyas have been know to live for decades!

Hoya are a vining plant, they will happily hang off of a shelf or in a hanging basket but if you give them a trellis or pole they will rapidly climb it. If you look after your Hoya right, it will reward you by sending out cluster of star-shaped flowers which form on the stems.

If breakage occurs during shipping, the leaves will leak a milky white liquid which dries to become a powdery white coating – use a cloth and some water to gently wipe away any of this residue.

Care:

Light: Bright, indirect light will make this plant thrive. They can grow in a lower light, however it will stunt growth and the plant will not flower.

Water: Allow the top half of soil to dry out before watering during growing months. During the winter reduce watering considerably.

Food: During growing months apply a weak fertiliser once a month.

Humidity: Will tolerate a normal household humidity however for increased growth and bigger leaves an increased humidity will be ideal.