Description
Hoya Lacunosa Laos is a compact, trailing wax plant with thick, dark green leaves and star-shaped, fragrant white flowers. Ideal for trellises or hanging baskets, it’s a slow-growing, low-maintenance indoor climber.
- Full Botanical Name: Hoya lacunosa
- Common Names: Hoya Lacunosa
- Country and/or Region of Origin: Southeast Asia, Laos
- Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Shaded tropical forests, epiphytic on trees
- Care Guide:
- Light: Bright indirect light; tolerates low light
- Ideal Room: Shelves, hanging baskets, or trellises indoors
- Feeding: Monthly with diluted balanced fertilizer during growth
- Humidity: Moderate to high
- Ideal Temperature: 18–28°C (65–82°F)
- Watering: Allow top 2–3 cm of soil to dry between waterings
- Pet/Child Safe: Non-toxic
- Soil Type: Well-draining epiphytic mix
- Propagation: Stem cuttings
- Eventual Height and Spread: Trailing 1–2 m indoors
- Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
- Pests and Treatment: Mealybugs, aphids; treat as needed
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years
- Pruning: Trim to encourage bushier growth
- Air Purification: Moderate
- Folklore: Symbolizes happiness and prosperity
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