About the Hoya Macrophylla Calling all hoya lovers: Hoya Macrophylla brings striking texture and colour to your plant collection. Its broad, pointed green leaves have prominent veins, creamy edges, and touches of pink along the margins, while long, slender stems add an airy silhouette. This pet-friendly wax plant makes a lovely focal point in a bright spot in your home. With moderate care needs and a moderate growth rate, it rewards a little attention with distinctive foliage to admire up close. Plant care Light: Bright to moderate indirect light. More light will encourage more blooms. Water: Water when the top inch of soil is dry, then remove excess standing water after 5–10 minutes. Use a special potting mix that keeps the roots well-drained and aerated. Difficulty: Moderate. Feed: Apply a general-purpose fertilizer at half strength no more than once a month during the growing season. Air purifying: Known to remove formaldehyde from the air. Toxicity: Non-toxic and pet-friendly. Growth rate: Moderate. Common name: Wax plant. Origin: Southern India. Product may vary slightly from the image displayed. Please contact Scrim's Florist directly with any questions at 613-232-1733