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Hoya linearis 12cm

Name: Hoya linearis 12cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Hoyalinear14cm
Price: 20.0 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

€29,00

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Tropical epiphyte · Apocynaceae · Waxy foliage

Hoyalinearis

Are you sure you’re tall enough to support it? 📏

Family: Apocynaceae · Pot diameter: 12 cm

Fine green curtain
Needle-like leaves
Softly hairy texture
Fragrant white flowers
Unusual Hoya

Hoya linearis overturns the familiar image of Hoya with a dramatic curtain of long slender stems and narrow leaves resembling green needles. A soft, almost downy texture tempers the linear form and creates an airy vertical flow, ideal for a high shelf or hanging position where the silhouette can fall freely like a living textile feature.

At maturity, white star-shaped flower clusters appear across the green curtain like small points of light and add a sweet fragrance. It is one of the most recognisable and collectable Hoyas, ideal for anyone who prefers fine movement to large heavy leaves.

What makes it special

Its unique linear form differs dramatically from most waxy-leaved Hoyas.

Form

Numerous flexible stems hang almost vertically, forming a dense fine curtain.

Colour

Calm grey-green foliage is lifted by clean white flower clusters with soft centres.

Texture

Narrow leaves carry fine hairs that give a soft matte appearance rather than the classic glossy finish.

Why you’ll love it: it creates an unusual soft-textured green curtain and may add fragrant white stars.

In your space Placement & plant pairings Where it looks its best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

On a high shelf or in a hanging pot where the stems can fall freely and receive even light. A small turn every few weeks keeps the silhouette balanced.

Plant pairings

Plants that complement it

Choices with compatible light needs and contrasting textures keep the arrangement balanced.

Peperomia prostrata — a tiny round pattern around the base.
Hoya carnosa ‘Tricolor’ — cream and pink accents beside the fine curtain.
Phlebodium aureum — blue-green lobed fronds as a soft backdrop.

Care at a glance

Light

Plentiful bright indirect light, with gentle morning sun after acclimation.

Water

Water after a substantial part of the mix has dried and allow all excess to escape.

Atmosphere

Average to higher humidity, good airflow and roughly 16–28°C, without abrupt changes.

Pets

Hoya species are generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, but they are not food.

Chosen for this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrate Sybasoil Hoya Premium Mix 5lt View product

Suitable nutrition Nutri One 500ml View product

Detailed care Complete care guide Light, watering, humidity, substrate and nutrition in detail

Light for dense growth

Provide strong filtered light. Gradual exposure to gentle morning or late-afternoon sun can support flowering and colour without scorching.

A wet–dry cycle

Check the mix at depth and notice the pot's weight. Water thoroughly once it has dried sufficiently and never leave water standing at the base.

Air around the stems

Maintain average to higher humidity together with gentle airflow. Stagnant, very humid air increases the risk of spotting and damage.

Stable temperature

Most Hoya species perform well at roughly 16–28°C. Protect foliage from cold glass, chilly draughts and direct heat.

An airy Hoya mix

Use the specialised Hoya mix with a coarse, porous structure. Repot only after roots have genuinely filled the pot.

Gentle feeding

During active growth use Nutri One according to the label and only on already moist mix. Reduce or pause when growth slows.

Botanical identity Origin of the cultivar The species’ range and the history of the cultivated selection

Natural range

Hoya linearis is native from Nepal and the eastern Himalaya to north-western Yunnan and Indo-China.

Habitat

It is an epiphytic subshrub of subtropical montane forest, where fine stems hang from branches in cooler humid air.

Botanical identity

The epithet linearis refers to the exceptionally narrow linear leaves that distinguish the species within the genus.

From natural habitat to care: Its montane epiphytic origin explains its appreciation of fresh air, bright conditions and milder temperatures than some warmth-loving Hoyas.

Greenleaf for Plant Nerds Scientific facts nobody asked for Botanical details for anyone curious about the plant behind the foliage

Leaves are linear

Length greatly exceeds width, producing the characteristic needle-like appearance.

Fine hairs reduce direct evaporation

The downy surface holds a thin layer of air over the leaf and modifies moisture exchange.

Flower clusters are radial

Many five-pointed flowers are arranged around a common centre, creating a clean rounded cluster.

Epiphytic life requires porous roots

Roots evolved for contact with air and organic debris on branches, not permanent residence in heavy mix.

Frequently asked questions

Practical answers about growth and the plant’s most common signals.

01 Why are sections of stem drying?

Check for deep drying, hot dry air, cold damage and root condition. Remove only fully dry sections and stabilise conditions before changing watering.

02 Why are the leaves wrinkling?

They often show that the plant has used some of its water reserves, but check the mix and roots first. Wrinkled leaves with wet mix may indicate root trouble.

03 Should old flower spurs be removed?

Not while they remain healthy. Many Hoya species flower again from the same permanent spur, so remove only parts that have dried completely.

04 Why is it not flowering?

Common reasons include insufficient light, immature growth, frequent moves or excessive nitrogen feeding. Stabilise conditions first.

05 When does it need repotting?

When roots fill the pot, the mix has lost its structure or water passes through excessively fast. Move up one size only.

06 Is it safe for pets?

Hoya species are generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. Even so, chewing any plant material can upset digestion.

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Hoya linearis 12cm

Hoya linearis 12cm

Hoyalinearis

What makes it special

Form

Colour

Texture

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Water

Atmosphere

Pets

Substrate & nutrition

Light for dense growth

A wet–dry cycle

Air around the stems

Stable temperature

An airy Hoya mix

Gentle feeding

Natural range

Habitat

Botanical identity

Leaves are linear

Fine hairs reduce direct evaporation

Flower clusters are radial

Epiphytic life requires porous roots

Frequently asked questions

Hoya linearis 12cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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