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    12 - 24 Inches
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    30cm - 61cm
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    Features

    Introducing  a tropical beauty, as bright and fabulous as her namesake–’Shining Sea Star’ Hoya. This hoya features trailing trusses of ovate green leaves, with vibrant white & pink variegation. To keep your ‘Shining Sea Star’ the star of your collection, give her as much bright, indirect light as possible–perhaps even some early morning sunshine! This variety of hoya is primarily grown for her beautiful pink variegation, but she may grace you with cream-to-pink flowers, if you keep her happy.

    Adaptable As Houseplant
    Foliage Interest
    Harmful To: 
    Pets

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Houseplant
    Height: 
    12 - 24 Inches 30cm - 61cm
    Trails Up To: 
    24 Inches 61cm
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Colors: 
    Pink
    Foliage Shade: 
    Emerald green leaves with cream-to-pink variegation.
    Habit: 
    Climbing/Trailing
    Container Role: 
    Spiller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Medium

    Low - No direct sun, not near a window. Medium - Medium bright indirect light in the AM or PM, typically from an east or west window. High - Bright direct or indirect light for much of the day, typically from a south window.

    Maintenance Category: 
    Moderate
    Preferred Temperature: 
    60 - 85 °F
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Humidity Preference: 
    High
    Container Soil Type: 
    Indoor Potting Mix
    Needs Good Drainage
    Uses: 
    Bright Spaces
    Uses: 
    Desktops
    Uses Notes: 

    Not for human or animal consumption.

    Maintenance Notes: 
    • For optimal performance, keep your Hoya at 60-85°F (15-29°C). 
    • Hoyas perform best in bright, indirect light or filtered sunlight. They will tolerate lower light conditions, but will not grow as vigorously or show their colors as vibrantly. Some early morning or late evening sunlight may be tolerated and cause some sought-after “blushing” to appear, but monitor your Hoya for leaf burning if it is in direct sun. 
    • Hoyas are generally adaptable to ambient household humidity, but they do appreciate higher humidity. You can help get humidity above 60% by using a humidifier, misting your Hoya, or keeping it on a pebble tray. 
    • Hoyas prefer to dry out in between waterings. As such, water your Hoya thoroughly when the top 1-2 inches of soil feels dry. They can tolerate periods of drought, and overwatering them will cause more harm than underwatering.
    • Feed your Hoya once per month at half strength when it is actively growing. Reduce frequency of fertilization in the winter months. If no new leaves are growing, it does not need to be fertilized.
    • Protect furniture when watering & fertilizing.
    • When repotting your Hoya, use a chunky all-purpose potting mix, with additional orchid bark and perlite added, to ensure your Hoya has good drainage and plenty of nutrients.
    • Hoyas are vines, capable of trailing or climbing. If you’d like it to climb, provide it with structure, such as a moss pole, trellis, stakes, or other structure.
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    • The two I purchased are absolutely stunning. The pink is simply gorgeous. Plant was healthy with no sign of pests.

      Jinjer
      , Colorado
      , United States
      , 3 weeks ago
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