Hoya lithophytica (Not WA)
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Hoya lithophytica is a warm–intermediate species named for its natural habit of growing on rocky outcrops and cliff faces (“litho” = stone). It produces elegant, rounded leaves and beautiful soft white to blush-pink flowers with neat, symmetrical coronas. This species is reliable, adaptable, and flowers well with bright light. It responds strongly to the watering method outlined in How to Water Hoyas and the growth strategies in Grow Hoyas Faster & Get More Flowers.
Key Characteristics
- Botanical name: Hoya lithophytica
- Growth habit: Warm–intermediate climber or semi-trailing grower
- Leaf features: Smooth rounded to oval leaves, medium green, sometimes slightly thickened
- Flowers: Soft white to pale pink star-shaped blooms with tidy coronas; produced in symmetrical umbels
- Pot size supplied: Generally 100 mm pots
- Plant size: Well-established fresh propagation with active new growth
- Growth speed: Moderate to fast in warm bright conditions
- Skill level: Beginner-friendly and reliable
Growing Conditions
- Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal; can take gentle morning or filtered sun.
- Water: Allow most of the potting mix to dry before watering. Best results with the approach in How to Water Hoyas.
- Temperature: Prefers 18–28 °C; thrives indoors in warm rooms.
- Humidity: Tolerant of standard indoor humidity but appreciates 50–70%.
- Potting mix: A chunky, free-draining mix suits its lithophytic roots; details in Understanding Hoya Roots.
- Fertiliser: Light feeding through the warmer months encourages strong growth and flowering.
Where This Hoya Works Best
- Excellent for trellises, shelves, poles or hanging baskets
- Perfect for warm bright indoor rooms or heated greenhouses
- Works well with seasonal adjustments in Seasonal Hoya Care for Australian Growers
Biosecurity: This item cannot be shipped to Western Australia due to state plant quarantine restrictions. Orders containing this item for WA will be cancelled and refunded.
Need help with Hoya care?
Explore our Hoya care guides tailored for Australian growing conditions:
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Non-Biosecurity States (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, SA): We now offer two dispatches per week for these regions:
- Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
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- Cut-off: Orders must be placed by Thursday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Dispatch Day: Orders are processed over the weekend and dispatched on Tuesday.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
- $20 fee applies to WA orders.
- $10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders. This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping costat checkout.
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