Species Name: Hoya shepherdii 

Common name(s): String Bean Hoya, Wax Plant

Defining Characteristics: 

• Thick slender leaves that resemble a green bean
• Deep green-colored foliage
• Grows long meandering vines that look well in a hanging basket
• When given consistent bright light it will produce clusters of star-shaped pale pink flowers

Recommended Pot Size: Small-medium 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature requirement: 61-80°F

Humidity:  Humid (70-100%)

Watering frequency: Drought tolerant. Water when the top 1-2" of soil feels dry to the touch

Lighting:  Partial Shade    

Soil type: Use a well-aerated soil such as Josh’s Frogs Orchiata Orchid Substrate 

Growth rate: Slow- Moderate 

Height: Vines can reach up to 12’ long

Origin: Eastern Asia near the southern Himalayas

Regional locality: Humid subtropical forests climbing up trees

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-11

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes:  For extra humidity, regular misting will benefit the plant. 

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

The plant pictured is in a 4" pot