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Lisa is a rare, variegated cultivar of the Hoya Australis. It is considered a semi-succulent evergreen. Hoya Australis Lisa has light green, yellow, white/cream watercolor-like variegations in the center portions of its leaves, making it a beautiful adornment in your decor.
Hoya's vines can grow up to 9 feet in length outdoors and look lovely trailing from a high shelf or hanging basket. When grown indoors, this plant will probably grow around 3 feet long.
Hoya Lisa produces fragrant star-shaped flowers that last for about one week. The flowers are white with red and pink shades in the middle.
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Partial sun to partial shade, or bright to medium indirect light and avoid scorch their leaves. Hoya Australis plant doesn’t need as much sunlight.
This plant is slightly drought-tolerant and needs watering about once every couple of weeks or when the soil is almost dry. Reduce watering in the winter. Ensure a medium humidity levels using misting, pebble trays, and humidifiers.
Well-Drained, Porous potting soil.
Hoya thrives in temperatures of 60°F-80°F. It is vital to ensure the room temperature does not fall below 55°F.
Hoya Lisa should be fertilized during the growing season (spring/summer)with diluted houseplant fertilizer once a month.
Hoya Lisa is mildly toxic, so keep it out of reach of pets and children.
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USDA Zone 10-11
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)