Hoya Obovata Reverse - Easy-Care Porcelain Flower

Introduce a touch of tropical elegance and charming simplicity to your home with the Hoya Obovata Reverse, affectionately known as Porcelain Flower, Wax Plant, or Honey Plant. This easy-to-grow tropical climber and trailing plant is a delightful addition to any indoor setting, perfectly suited for hanging baskets where its unique, thick, rounded leaves can truly shine. The 'Obovata Reverse' cultivar is particularly sought after for its distinctive variegation pattern, offering a subtle yet striking appeal that differs from the standard Hoya obovata. It's an excellent choice for beginning Hoya enthusiasts and seasoned collectors alike, bringing a relaxed, lush vibe and the promise of beautiful, fragrant blooms (Porcelain Flowers) to your space.

Important Note

Hoya Obovata (Hoya obovata) is generally considered non-toxic to pets and humans, making it a lovely and safe choice for homes with curious animals and children.

Key Features

• Unique Foliage: Features distinctive, thick, rounded leaves, often with a subtle splash or variegation pattern that adds unique visual interest.
• Easy to Grow: An easy-care tropical plant, making it a perfect choice for both novice and experienced plant parents.
• Versatile Growth Habit: Functions beautifully as both a climber (with support) and a trailing plant, looking stunning in hanging baskets or cascading from shelves.
• Potential for Fragrant Blooms: Known as the Porcelain Flower or Honey Plant, it has the potential to produce clusters of small, star-shaped, often fragrant flowers.
• Pet-Friendly Choice: Generally considered non-toxic, providing peace of mind for households with pets.
• Tropical Appeal: Adds a lush, relaxed, and exotic feel to any indoor setting.

Care Tips

• Light: Thrives in high indirect light. Place it near a bright window where it receives ample light but is shielded from harsh, direct sun. During warm seasons, it can enjoy a porch or covered patio with bright, indirect light.
• Water: Allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out completely between waterings. Hoya are somewhat drought-tolerant due to their succulent-like leaves. Water thoroughly, ensuring good drainage, and reduce watering in cooler months.
• Humidity: Tolerates average household humidity but will thrive in higher humidity environments.
• Soil: Requires well-drained soil. A chunky aroid mix or a standard potting mix amended with perlite, orchid bark, or coco coir will provide good aeration and drainage.
• Feeding: Fertilize sparingly, once a month during the active growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength.
• Temperature: Prefers average to warm room temperatures, ideally between 18-29°C (65-85°F). Protect from cold drafts.
• Pruning: If grown as a climber, provide a trellis or moss pole. For trailing, simply let it cascade from its pot or basket.