Hoya linearis | 2-Inch

Hoya linearis are very unique and I don't know of any plant quite like them. They are a bit hard to root so I recommend you don't buy cuttings. They are one of my favorite varieties of hoyas because of how cool they look when they are mature.

They can be hard to root and hard to make them happy, but once you figure it out, they reward you with fast growth and they can be really easy in the correct conditions. On the other hand, if you don't make them happy, they can go downhill really fast.

I often have large plants on my website so you may want to check out that listing.

Leaves

The leaves are hard to describe. They are long and thin, a little fuzzy, and seem a bit like succulents in the way the leaf seems like it is filled with water. Does that even make sense? A large, full, hanging basket is so pretty and so hard not to touch.

Flowers

It haven't gotten my plant to bloom yet but I've seen photos and they are pretty basic, white hoya flowers. What is really pretty is when it gets a whole bunch of blooms all at once and the hanging basket is full of flowers. 

Growth

Like most hoya, they take a while to root and get started growing, but once they do, they grow quite fast for me. I would say they get new leaves once every week or two after they are rooted.

Soil

I have experimented with different potting mediums over the years for hoyas and this one does fine in any of them once it is established. My favorite substrate currently is Lezchuza Pon or a DIY pon mix of 4 parts pumice from my local garden center, 2 parts lava rock, and 1 part zeolite.

Water 

Linearis are really hard to get started because the stems get mushy really easily. It's important to keep them moist (not wet or dry). Once they get established, they can be really easy and grow really fast. I like self-watering pots for them so they don't dry out and don't get too much water. They also like to be cooler (try never to let them get above 77 degrees) and they can dry out easily so keep them away from heating/cooling vents.

Light

The general advice is bright light with no direct sun - but that has never been helpful to me. If you are growing near a window,  keep them a few inches away from a south window or directly in a north window to start then move them around if they look like they could use more or less light. I can tell you that I grow mine with the top of the plant about 5-7 inches away from a Barrina T5 grow light for 14 hours a day. I do recommend a light meter so you can check the amount of light. Mine are generally at about 200-300 foot candles. You can tell it isn't getting enough light if it is leggy or slow growing.

Humidity and Temperature

These prefer less heat and humidity than many other hoyas. They like to stay under 77F so they do well in normal household conditions.

Fertilizer

I add Tezula Plants MSU Fertilizer to my watering can every time I water.

When to Repot

These tend to have a relatively small root system and prefer small pots and they take a long time to get root-bound. I would stick with the pot it's in as long as it's happy in it and isn't root-bound. When you do repot, only go up one inch in size. I use these 2-inch pots for all my small hoyas and these 3-inch pots for all my larger ones.

Pests

These can be susceptible to pests because of their soft leaves so I always make sure to keep up on my routine pest control to keep these happy.

For my routine pest control I currently rotate weekly between PureCrop1 (good for all-around killing pests on contact), Horticultural Oil (for flat mites), and AzaMax (liquid systemic that takes about three weeks to start working but will then protect your plant from anything that tries to eat it).

Propagating

Normally with hoyas, you don't need a node in the dirt and can have one node above the dirt and they will grow. However, with Linearis I propagate them like any other plant and put one node in the dirt with the leaves cut off and one node above the dirt with the leaves still on it, like you would do with any other plant, such as a pothos.

I plant them directly in a small pot full of substrate, stick the cutting in the mix, and keep it consistently moist. If you don't have already at least 60% humidity, you can do something like put it in a take-out container or Rubbermaid box to increase the humidity for a week or two then gradually get it used to regular household humidity once it has a few roots. 

Are hoyas toxic to pets?

Good news! They are non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Winter Shipping

Please do not order plants if your weather will not be above 28 F for a high in the next 10 days.

During the winter it may take me up to two weeks to ship your order while I wait for favorable weather conditions.

In addition to the insulated bubble wrap I use year-round, in the winter I may also use double insulation and/or a free heat pack if I think it is necessary.

General Shipping

Orders are shipped USPS Monday through Saturday, depending on your location and the weather.

I will do my best to pack your plant so it will arrive in the best possible shape. I use insulated bubble wrap year-round to insulate your plant from the cold and heat.

I recommend you have the post office hold your mail if it will be below 40 F or above 80 F on the day of delivery. A lot of the problem with plants in the cold or heat is sitting in the mail person's cold or hot truck all day. You can watch the tracking and hold it the day before the plant is going to be delivered. Then you go to the post office and pick it up, where it is in a temperature-controlled environment. The minimum days to hold is four but you can cancel your hold online right after you pick up your mail on the first day. If you do have it delivered to your door, sign up for their text updates so you can get it off your front porch right after it is delivered.

I will do my best to pack your plant so it will arrive in the best possible shape, including a free heat pack if I think it is necessary. I use insulated bubble wrap year-round to insulate your plant from the cold and heat.

I recommend you have the post office hold your mail. A lot of the problem with plants in the cold or heat is sitting in the mail person's cold or hot truck all day. You can watch the tracking and hold it the day before the plant is going to be delivered. Then you go to the post office and pick it up, where it is in a temperature-controlled environment. The minimum days to hold is four but you can cancel your hold online right after you pick up your mail on the first day. If you do have it delivered to your door, sign up for their text updates so you can get it off your front porch right after it is delivered.

Terms

Although I will send the plant to you in good shape with no known pests, disease, rot, dying leaves, etc. please understand that stress and damage to the plant can occur during shipping. This may include browning or yellowing of the leaves, bent leaves, and rot on the stem and or roots.

This plant will require time to recover and adjust after shipping. With proper care, your plant will recover, produce new leaves, and won't affect future growth. For plants shipped in pots, it is best to let your plant acclimate for 30 days before repotting.

I, the seller, am NOT liable for damage done to the plant by shipping, shipping delays, weather, loss in transit or mishandling of packages by the carrier. I will ship the plant with care, exactly as described above. While I try my best to carefully package each plant, the buyer understands the risk associated with shipping live plants. Please be aware that damages to the plant can occur during transit of your plant. All plant purchases are FINAL. No refund. No returns. No exchange. No replacements. No cancellations. By purchasing this plant, you agree to these terms. If there are any issues with your order, you have 2 hours upon delivery to notify me. Please provide photo documentation along with a short message detailing the issue.

Questions?

If you have any questions or requests feel free to contact me.