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Hoya elliptica
HoyaMood Meter: Go With the Flow
Oval leaves are traced with a pronounced pale reticulate vein pattern resembling a turtle shell.
Growth habit: climbing epiphytic.
Plant Mood Meter: Go With the Flow
Hoya are generally forgiving when their epiphytic roots stay airy and the plant receives enough light to grow actively.
Care guide
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Gentle direct sun can be tolerated after acclimation.
Allow substantial drying between thorough waterings.
Chunky, very airy epiphytic Hoya mix.
Average to moderate humidity.
Allow to trail or climb a trellis/support.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
