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Back to buying optionsHoya imbricata Live Plant, 4 Inch Pot, Shingling Hoya Climbing Houseplant, Unusual Collector Tropical Plant
Add an unusual tropical species to your collection with this live Hoya imbricata in a 4-inch pot. Native to parts of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia and the Philippines, this distinctive Hoya is known for its large, rounded to bowl-shaped leaves and fascinating shingling growth habit. In its natural habitat, the plant climbs along tree trunks and branches, pressing its foliage against the supporting surface as it grows. This unusual habit makes Hoya imbricata especially interesting when grown on a board, cork bark, moss pole, or other climbing support. With proper warmth, humidity, and bright filtered light, it can become an impressive specimen for Hoya enthusiasts and tropical houseplant collectors. You will receive 1 live plant from the plants shown in the listing photos.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Hoya imbricata plant
✔️ Pot size: approximately 4 inches
✔️ Shipped in nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted live plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Shingling Hoya / Hoya Imbricata
Botanical Name: Hoya imbricata
Plant Type: Tropical climbing epiphyte
Growth Stage: Established live plant
Sun Requirements: Bright indirect or filtered light; avoid prolonged harsh direct sunlight
Soil: Airy, chunky, fast-draining epiphytic potting mix
Watering: Moderate; water when the upper portion of the growing medium begins to dry
Mature Height: Climbing or spreading vines can reach several feet with suitable support
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: 10–12; best protected from cold temperatures
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Hoya imbricata appreciates warm temperatures, high humidity, good airflow, and a surface it can climb against. Place it near bright filtered light while protecting the foliage from intense direct afternoon sun. Avoid keeping the growing medium constantly soggy, and provide an airy mix that allows excess water to drain easily. A climbing board or similar support can help encourage the distinctive shingling growth that makes this Hoya so desirable.
