Hoya Imbricata 2.5”pot

A truly unique addition for houseplant enthusiasts , the Hoya imbricata brings a living-art quality to any indoor plant display. This fascinating Hoya is prized for its unusual, overlapping foliage. Its round, shield-like leaves can be trained to grow tightly against the surface they climb. This Hoya can often be found shingling upon tree bark in nature, where each leaf can host a tiny colony of ants but don’t worry, when kept as a houseplant, it’s simply admired for its sculptural, almost otherworldly appearance. You can use a moss plank or pole indoors if you wish to recreate this shingling growth habit. 

CARE:

• Thrives with consistent bright, indirect light. A bit of morning or evening sun can encourage blooming, but avoid prolonged exposure to intense, direct midday sun which can fade or scorch the leaves, and potentially dry out emerging flowers.
• Watering needs can vary depending on the potting media. If the Hoya is in potting soil, you typically want to wait for the soil to be about 70-90 percent dry before watering. If the Hoya is in a chunkier mix (intended for epiphytes), then you will typically have to water more frequently since water is bound to work its way through the potting media quicker. In the case of chunkier media, water when the first 1/4-1/3 of the substrate feels dry. It is essential to hoya health to refrain from keeping any potting media constantly wet, as hoyas are sensitive to overwatering, and this can quickly lead to root rot.
• Does well with moderate to high humidity, which can help achieve flowers, but this plant can be adaptable to hold humidity, however, you might be less likely to observe blooms.
• Due to its epiphytic nature, Hoya appreciates being a bit rootbound so it can typically go for several years before needing its pot to be upsized.