Hoya Pubera Nummularioides

Ed's Plant Shop

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$29.99
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Description

Sometimes called the Hoya Picta or Hoya Picta “Nummularioides,” this uncommon variety is treasured by plant enthusiasts for its small green leaves and clove-scented blooms. The Hoya Pubera thrives in bright, indirect light and moderate humidity, making it a delightful addition to any indoor plant collection.


Why You’ll Love This Hoya

  • Fragrant Blooms: When in flower, the leaves can emit a light, clove-like scent, adding a subtle aromatic touch to your space.
  • Compact, Attractive Foliage: The petite, waxy leaves offer a charming look, whether trailing from a hanging basket or climbing a trellis.
  • Easy-to-Train Vines: Its vines naturally seek out light, so you can guide them upward along a pole or wall for a vertical display.
  • Pet-Safe Reputation: While Hoyas are generally non-toxic, we still recommend caution around children and pets.

Care Guide at a Glance

  • Light: Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid harsh, direct sun that can scorch the leaves.
  • Water: Allow the top 1–2 inches of soil to dry before watering again. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot. If leaves start shriveling or yellowing, try watering more frequently.
  • Humidity: Enjoys average household humidity (50–75%). Tolerates lower levels but appreciates a bit of extra moisture in the air.
  • Temperature: Thrives between 60–80°F (15–26°C). Keep away from extreme temperature fluctuations.
  • Soil: Use a well-draining, lightweight mix like a standard cactus or succulent blend.
  • Feeding: A half-strength, general-purpose liquid fertilizer once a month during spring and summer encourages healthy growth.
  • Pruning: Trim away dead or discolored leaves to maintain a tidy appearance.
  • Propagation: Stem cuttings root easily; place them in water or a soil mix and keep them warm.

Growth & Styling Tips

  • Fast-Growing Vines: Compared to many other Hoyas, Hoya Pubera grows relatively quickly. Position it near a window with plenty of indirect light to encourage vigorous growth.
  • Trailing or Climbing: Let it cascade from a hanging planter or guide its vines up a trellis or pole for an eye-catching vertical accent.

Common Pests & Precautions

  • Watch for Insects: Aphids, spider mites, mealybugs, and scale can occasionally appear. Wipe leaves gently and treat with insecticidal soap if needed.
  • Potential Toxicity: While Hoyas are widely regarded as non-toxic, some individuals or pets may have sensitivities. Keep plants out of reach of curious children and animals just to be safe.

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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.