Hoya australis ‘Lisa’, 4-Inch Pot

Give a bright shelf a little color with Hoya australis ‘Lisa.’ Its thick, waxy oval leaves show variegated green and cream, while fresh growth can emerge with pink or rosy tones before maturing. Train its vines around a support or let them trail as they lengthen. Under favorable conditions, a mature plant can produce clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers.

Points of interest and size

• One live young Hoya australis ‘Lisa’ in a 4-inch nursery grow pot; current leaf colors, fullness and vine length vary naturally.
• Estimated mature indoor vine length: about 3–6 feet with time and suitable care; prune to manage its size.
• Green-and-cream variegation differs from leaf to leaf, with rosy new growth possible.

What you receive

One live Hoya australis ‘Lisa’ in its 4-inch nursery grow pot. Leaf color and fullness vary; decorative planters and furnishings in styled photos are not included.

Optional decorative planters

Style your plant with the black BASEL 4.7-inch planter or the white BASEL 4.7-inch planter. Decorative planters are sold separately and are not included with the plant.

Care guide

• Light: Give bright indirect light to support variegation; gentle morning sun may suit an acclimated plant. Avoid harsh afternoon sun that can scorch pale leaf areas.
• Water: Let much of the potting mix dry between thorough waterings, then drain fully. Avoid keeping roots wet, and reduce watering during cooler or dimmer months.
• Soil: Use a chunky, airy, fast-draining mix with fine bark and perlite in a pot with drainage holes. Ready to repot? Shop our Rich Houseplant Soil Blend, hand-blended in small batches and sold separately. For this Hoya, amend the blend with fine bark and perlite to keep it chunky, airy and fast-draining.
• Humidity and temperature: Average household humidity is often suitable; moderate humidity can help new growth. Keep warm and away from cold drafts.
• Feeding: During active spring and summer growth, use a balanced slow-release houseplant fertilizer according to its label directions. Ready to feed? Shop our 2 oz Slow-Release Fertilizer for Houseplants & Succulents for steady nutrition for potted houseplants, sold separately. Reduce or pause feeding in winter, and skip feeding while growth is paused or during extreme heat or cold.
• Pruning: Trim vines just above a node to manage length, but leave short flower spurs intact because Hoya can rebloom from them. Guide vines to trail or climb.
• Repotting: Check roots every 2–3 years. If crowded or the mix has broken down, move up only one pot size in fresh airy mix.
• Propagation: Root a healthy stem cutting containing at least one node in water or lightly moist airy mix in warm indirect light, then pot when roots are established.

Pet safety

Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. This ornamental plant is not intended for eating; keep it out of reach of small children.