Hoya multiflora

Common Names

Shooting Star Hoya, Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower

Summary

Shooting Star Hoya is an evergreen epiphytic climber native to tropical Asia, including southern China through Thailand, Borneo, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It grows with a climbing or compact shrub-like habit and thick, dark green waxy leaves, featuring large umbels of star-shaped flowers that are white to pale yellow with reflexed petals and lemon-like fragrance, with clusters of about 20–40 blooms.

Care essentials include bright indirect light, avoiding direct sun, and a well-draining epiphytic mix such as orchid or cactus/sand/perlite; water thoroughly after the top of the potting medium dries, maintain humidity around 60–80%, and keep temperatures around 60–80°F, not cold hardy outdoors (USDA zones 10–11). Fertilize every 2–3 weeks during the growing season and propagate by stem cuttings; ideal for hanging baskets or interiorscapes, with common pests including aphids, mealybugs, scale, and spider mites.

Lifecycle

Perennial

Height

2-8 feet

Spread

1-3 feet

Hardiness Zones

Zones 10-11

Sunlight Requirements

Partial shade, Partial sun

Soil Type

Well-draining, airy epiphytic mix

Soil Drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

6.1-7.5

Bloom Color

White and yellow

Bloom Time

Spring and Summer

Foliage Color

Green

Fall Foliage Color

No fall color

Leaf Lifecycle

Evergreen broadleaf

Growth Rate

Moderate growth rate

Seasons of Interest

Spring and Summer

Propagation Methods

Seeds, Cuttings, Layering

Attracts Wildlife

Attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, other pollinators, and birds