Hoya australis "Lisa"

🌿 Botanical Name

Hoya australis 'Lisa'

💚 Common Names

Hoya Lisa, Variegated Hoya Lisa, Wax Plant

🌿 Description

The Hoya australis 'Lisa' is a breathtaking variegated cultivar treasured for its thick, glossy leaves splashed with shades of creamy white, lime green, deep green, and blush pink. New growth often emerges with beautiful pink and peach tones before maturing into its signature multicolored foliage, making every leaf a living work of art.

As this tropical beauty matures, it develops long, graceful vines that are perfect for hanging baskets, shelves, or climbing a trellis. Given the right conditions, mature plants also produce clusters of fragrant, star-shaped white flowers with burgundy centers, adding even more appeal to this collector favorite.

Colorful. Elegant. Collector-worthy.

☀️ Light

Thrives with a wide view of the sky.

Bright, indirect light helps maintain vibrant variegation and encourages flowering on mature plants. Avoid prolonged harsh direct sunlight, which can scorch the lighter portions of the leaves.

💧 Water

Water thoroughly, then allow the soil to dry 75–100% before watering again.

Hoya Lisa stores moisture in its thick leaves and prefers drying out between waterings. Avoid keeping the soil consistently wet.

🌡️ Temperature & Environment

Prefers temperatures between 60–85°F.

Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 55°F. Average household conditions are ideal for healthy growth.

🌱 Soil

Plant in a chunky, well-draining potting mix that provides excellent airflow around the roots. An orchid or aroid-style mix works well. Always use a pot with drainage holes.

🪴 Growth Habit

A slow to moderate-growing trailing or climbing vine. Train it onto a trellis for a fuller display or allow the colorful vines to cascade naturally from a hanging planter.

🐾 Pet Safety

Pet-friendly! Hoya australis 'Lisa' is considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.

🌿 Fleurish Tip

Don't remove the flower spurs (peduncles) after your Hoya blooms. These permanent structures bloom repeatedly, producing new clusters of fragrant flowers year after year. Bright, indirect light and a little patience are the keys to encouraging blooms.

With its ever-changing variegation, trailing vines, and fragrant flowers, Hoya australis 'Lisa' is a stunning centerpiece for any Hoya or tropical plant collection.

📦 Plant Details

• 🪴 Shipped in a plastic grower's pot with drainage holes

• 🌿 Decorative pot not included

• 🌱 Thick, colorful variegated foliage

• 🌸 Produces fragrant clusters of star-shaped flowers when mature

Please Note: Every Hoya australis 'Lisa' is unique, and the plant you receive will vary slightly in size, leaf shape, and variegation from the photos shown. Each plant is hand-selected from our greenhouse and carefully packaged to arrive healthy and ready to Fleurish.

🌿 Fleurish Finds Shipping Notice

This item is part of our Fleurish Finds collection and ships directly from the Fleurish greenhouse. Because greenhouse shipping rates are calculated separately from our retail inventory, shipping charges may differ at checkout. 💚