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Hoya | Memoria gracilis variegata
Hoya memoria ‘Gracilis Variegata’, commonly known as the Variegated Wax Plant, is a rare trailing houseplant with thick, glossy leaves beautifully variegated in shades of cream, green, and pink when grown in bright light. Easy to care for and slow growing, it produces clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers on mature plants, making it a favourite among Hoya collectors.
Plant Description
Descrption
Hoya memoria ‘Gracilis Variegata’, commonly known as the Variegated Wax Plant, is a rare trailing houseplant with thick, glossy leaves beautifully variegated in shades of cream, green, and pink when grown in bright light. Easy to care for and slow growing, it produces clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers on mature plants, making it a favourite among Hoya collectors.
Plant Care
Everything you need to know to keep your plant happy and thriving.
Light
Medium Light
Water
Low to moderate watering. Allow the top half of the compost to dry out between waterings. Hoyas store water in their thick leaves and prefer drying slightly rather than constantly damp soil.
Soil
Free-draining epiphytic mix made from houseplant compost, orchid bark, and perlite. Good airflow around the roots is essential.
Repot
Repot every 2–3 years in spring if rootbound. Hoyas flower best when slightly pot-bound, so only move up one pot size when necessary.
Humidity
Medium
Difficulty
Beginner
Pet Friendly
Yes
Air Purifying
Yes
💡 Joe's Top Tip
Bright indirect light helps maintain the cream variegation and encourages pink tones on new growth. Never remove old flower spurs (peduncles), as future flower clusters will grow from the same points.
⚠️ Common Mistake
Most people struggle with Hoyas by overwatering or repotting too often. Both can reduce flowering and lead to root problems.
📅 When To Come Back To Us
Bring it back (or a photo) in 8–12 weeks if you want: • Repotting advice • Help encouraging flowering • A general plant health check
🌿 Plant Fact
The sweetly scented flowers of Hoya memoria often produce tiny droplets of nectar, helping attract pollinators in their natural habitat.
🌍 Country Of Origin
Hybrid cultivar (parent species native to the Philippines)