Hoya 'String Bean'

Hoya longifolia is native to the Yunnan province of China and to the Nicobar Islands. Hoya longifolia is the accepted botanical name of Hoya shepherdii. This plant comes from the milkweed, i.e. the Asclepiadaceae family.

The Hoya longifolia plant is an outstanding option to form hanging baskets.

This plant grows long stems that fall down graciously with a load of the leaves.

Furthermore, bunches of white to light pink typical Hoya flowers grow on the Hoya longifolia to enhance its beauty.

A proper caring schedule is key to having a gorgeous and strong plant.

The common names for this plant are Wax plant, String Bean Hoya, Shepherd’s Hoya, and Porcelain Flower. Hoya longifolia follows a perennial life cycle.