Hoya carnosa ‘Chelsea’ (Pet Friendly)

Hoya carnosa ‘Chelsea’ has deep, glossy green leaves that are wide in the middle, then come to a blunt tip. They have a slight dimpled, puckered appearance and texture. Their flowers are light pink/white, star-shaped flowers with a deep pink center. This is a great specimen for either climbing or cascading, hoyas are a vining plant that climb on trees in nature. GENERAL CARE Hoya grow best in bright, indirect light. Water only when the soil is completely dry as hoyas prefer a good wet/dry cycle and do not like being consistently moist. Hoyas also prefer to be “pot-bound” so only repot when necessary and pot in a tight pot, only slightly large in size to the one it is currently in. Plant in well-draining potting soil with added perlite and bark for good drainage. Native to tropical/sub-tropical regions in Eastern Asia and Australia, hoya are considered a semi-epiphytic plant, meaning they begin their lives with roots in the soil, then use adventitious roots along their stems to climb nearby trees, anchoring for support along the way. BONUS: Hoyas are pet friendly and have fragrant flowers!