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Hoya Linearis
Hoya linearis
HoyaMood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Also called: Wax Plant Linearis
How to identify it
Long hanging stems densely lined with narrow fuzzy needle-like leaves.
Growing characteristics
Growth habit: pendant epiphytic.
Plant Mood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Its thin pendant stems prefer brighter filtered light, good airflow, and somewhat more consistent moisture than thick-leaved Hoya.
Care guide
Light
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Gentle direct sun can be tolerated after acclimation.
Water
Allow partial drying, but avoid repeated prolonged bone-dry periods.
Soil / substrate
Very airy epiphytic Hoya mix.
Humidity
Moderate humidity is helpful.
Support / growth
Best allowed to cascade rather than forced upright.
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
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