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Hoya Kentiana Variegata - 2.5 Inch

Ed's Plant Shop  |  SKU: EDS00000766

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$19.99
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Description

Hoya Kentiana Variegata: A Stunning Wax Plant for Your Indoor Collection

The Hoya Kentiana Variegata is one of the more desired hoya cultivars on the market today and a favorite in our shop. It's recognizable by showy, fleshy narrow green green leaves with creamy white centers and dark green edges. New growth will appear pink. When cared for properly this plant blooms parachute clusters of star-shaped, red to purple flowers with a dark 5-point center.

Ideal Placement for Maximum Visual Appeal With Your Hoya kentiana 'Variegata'

This plant appreciates bright, indirect light and needs humidity to thrive. Hoya Kentiana looks exceptionally good in a hanging basket arrangement or flowing over the side of a decorative planter.


Hoya Kentiana Plant Profile

  • Botanical Name: Hoya Kentiana Variegata
  • Common Name: Hoya Kentiana, Wax Plant, Bamboo Leaf
  • Phonetic Spelling: kent-ee-AY-nuh
  • Family: Apocynaceae 
  • Native Range: Eastern Asia and Australia

Hoya Kentiana Care Guide

  • Care Level: Moderate
  • Light: Bright, indirect light
  • Water: Allow to dry out between watering. Avoid over-watering. Hoyas have a shallow root system -- when watering, water slowly and evenly and ensure proper drainage.
  • Humidity: 50-80%
  • Temperature: 60–85F
  • Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves and control growth.
  • Feeding: Use a general-purpose liquid houseplant fertilizer at half strength once every month during the spring and summer only. 
  • Propagation: Cuttings, Division
  • Pests: Look out for aphids, spider mites, mealybugs and other scale insects. Rinse foliage occasionally under low pressure water to keep clean and dislodge any pests.
  • Toxicity: Hoya are widely known to be non-toxic to humans and animals

Fun Fact About Hoya: Not Just Any Flower

The Hoya Kentiana’s flowers are a showstopper with a unique structure. Their parachute-like clusters, known as umbels, are made up of dozens of waxy, star-shaped blooms. These flowers not only add color and beauty but can last several days, releasing a subtle, sweet fragrance that enhances any room.


A Brief History of the Hoya Kentiana Variegata

The Hoya Kentiana Variegata hails from the tropical regions of Eastern Asia and Australia. This plant has been cherished for centuries for its hardy nature and ornamental beauty. Its waxy foliage earned it the nickname "Wax Plant," and its versatility has made it a favorite among indoor plant enthusiasts around the globe.

Want To Be An Expert Hoya Grower? 

Check out our Hoya care guide for tips from our experts on how to grow the thickest, lushest hoyas. 

Looking for houseplants that are safe for your furry friends? Check out our Guide to pet-friendly plants and learn how to create a vibrant, pet-safe space today!

Frequently Asked Questions

Shipping

How do you ship your plants?

We carefully package each plant with love by hand right from our shop in Brooklyn. Extra steps are taken to ensure that every leaf arrives in pristine shape by using polyfill and encapsulating the plant in a protective paper sleeve. The soil is also hydrated before shipping so that the plant has plenty of water for it's travel to your doorstep. We offer several shipping speeds, so please choose the one that you feel comfortable with depending on your location. 

Will my plant look like the one on the website?

Awesome question, we're glad you asked. Given the nature of our plant shop, we're constantly moving plants in and out of the shop, making it difficult and borderline impossible to keep an exact picture of each plant. In addition to the constantly rotating crop, we often grow in batches of 6, 12, or sometimes more! With this quantity we are unable to take a photo of each and every plant. The photos that we attach to each product listing is going to be of a plant that represents the average size and fullness of that set of plants. Some may be slightly larger or smaller, but in general, similar.

Do you include heat packs with your plants?

We offer Heat Packs for sale separately from the plants in 40, 60 and 72 hour increments. Please add a heat pack or two to your order if you live in an area where your order may be affected during transit by cold temperatures. We are not responsible for orders that are placed and damage is incurred to the plant if a heat pack is not purchased.

Which heat pack should I choose?

Heat packs come in three different increments, so please choose the appropriate hour increment depending on the speed of shipping that you choose during checkout. For example, if you choose a cheaper shipping option that will take longer, please select the 72 hour heat pack. If you've chosen a shorter method of shipping, the 40 or 60 hour increment would work! We like to encourage our customers to always get more than you need, just to be on the safe side!

How long will it take to receive my order?

Standard shipping normally takes 3-5 days. Next day shipping is available on all domestic orders (for an additional charge). International shipping times depend on the products and destination (estimated at checkout).

Do you offer express shipping?

All orders are shipped 5-8 business days from the date it is placed. Please note that as a small plant shop, we do everything in our power to get orders out as fast as we can in the order that they come in. If you have circumstances that require expedited fulfillment, please connect with you and we can potentially offer options. 

What countries do you ship to?

We ship our selection of rare, healthy, and unique houseplants all across the United States including California. At this time, due to customs and agricultural limitations, we are unable to ship plants internationally from the United States.

Returns and Refunds

How do I return a product?

Items must be returned within 30 days after receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, be unworn/unused, have any tags still attached, and include all the original packaging.

How long will it take to receive my refund?

Refunds are processed within 7 days from when we receive the item(s).

What should I do if my plant arrives in poor shape? 

In the extremely unlikely event that your plant arrives in less than perfect condition, you're covered by our 15-day plant health guarantee. Simply snap a photo of your plant and send it over to us. We'll happily take a peek and offer suggestions on how to perk it back up, offer a store credit, or send a replacement. We like to make it as easy as possible!

Can I return or exchange a plant?

At this time, we do not accept returns on plants. In extreme circumstances where a return of a plant is necessary, the customer is responsible for the return shipping and a refund will only be issued if the plant arrives back to us in living condition.