Hoya Linearis is one of our absolute favourites here at The Watered Garden; a plant that instantly brings the jungle into your home! The bright green succulent leaves, which are covered in fine hairs and resemble runner beans, cascade down delicate vines, and when mature, push out white star-shaped flowers that grow in clusters.

Although Hoyas typically like to tendril and grow around and onto things, the Linearis grows straight down, making it perfect for narrow or vertically spacious areas that are in need of some green.

This Hoya is native to the Himalayas, particularly the tropical monsoon areas of the region. This means the Linearis needs a lot of humidity and consistent temperatures to truly thrive and is best placed in a kitchen or bathroom where the humidity is naturally higher in most homes. Although this plant likes a lot of moisture, indoors you want to make sure the soil has time to dry out a little in between waterings. Often the leaves look darker or duller when the plant is in need of a drink.