Hoya 'String Bean'
Hoya 'String Bean'
How cute is this Hoya? The Hoya ‘String Bean’, you’ll know exactly why this plant received its name. The dark green leaves beautifully cascade over and continue to outshine most hoyas with their impressively elongated foliage.
Hoya’s grow little stick appendages from their vines called “peduncles”. They may look dry or even brown but they shouldn’t be trimmed from the plant. It's important to continue your routine when these appear as this is where the flowers will bloom from!
Grow Pot Size: 6”
Overall Height Including Grow Pot: 7-9”
Plant Care Level: Medium
Key Benefits
Hoyas are considered scrambling shrubs and are known for their long vining tendrils. This and their unique flower clusters make for a truly exquisite work of art!
Hoya 'String Bean' Care Tips
- Other Common Names: String Bean Hoya, Porcelain Flower, Wax Plant
- Binomial Name: Hoya shepherdii
- Care Level: Medium
- Light: Bright indirect to filtered bright light
- Water: Allow soil to dry completely
- Pet Friendly: Yes
The Hoya 'String Bean' Story
Where is it from?
The Hoya is from Asia and Australia
Who is the Hoya 'String Bean'?
The Hoya is a fairly forgiving plant when it comes to neglect. It does prefer to have the soil dry out in between watering due to its succulent nature.
Good For You!
We love Hoyas in the bedroom! With their long vining habit, it creates the perfect relaxing mood. The Hoya plant is also extremely air-purifying.
Is the Hoya 'String Bean' the right plant for me?
The Hoya is fairly easy to care for. Although, the watering schedule and consistency is the hardest part of caring for this plant. Place your plant in a location with bright, indirect light or filtered sunlight - this will solve your watering issues and prevent any problems along the way.
Pet Friendly: Yes, the Hoya is pet-friendly.
Location Suggestions: Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen