Hoya australis 'Lisa' - 1L / 14cm / Small
$30.00Hoya australis 'Lisa' is a beautifully variegated cultivar of the classic wax plant, known for its glossy, oval leaves painted with soft blush-pinks, buttery creams and lime greens. New growth often emerges in warm sunset tones before maturing to a creamy mosaic of colour. Like all Hoya australis, ‘Lisa’ is a climbing epiphyte that can trail, twine or climb when given support, making it ideal for hanging baskets, totems or decorative trellises.
Native to Australia, this variety is both hardy and showy. With time and the right light, it can also produce clusters of fragrant, star-shaped white flowers. Slow growing at first, it rewards patience with lush foliage and sweet perfume.
Toxic if ingested (mildly).
Comprehensive Care Instructions for Hoya australis 'Lisa'
Lighting Requirements
Indoors: Bright, indirect light is essential to maintain strong variegation and pink flushes. Morning sun is ideal. Too little light can dull colours and slow growth.
Outdoors: Best in a bright, sheltered spot out of harsh afternoon sun. Protect from frost and strong wind.
Watering Regimen
Active Growing Season (Spring to Early Autumn):
Water when the top 2–3cm of soil feels dry. Hoyas prefer to dry out slightly between waterings.
Cooler Months:
Water more sparingly, allowing soil to dry deeper. Avoid cold, soggy roots.
Temperature & Humidity
Thrives in warm temperatures between 18°C–28°C.
Average home humidity is sufficient, but it appreciates extra moisture—mist occasionally or group with other plants.
Fertilizing
Feed every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser or one formulated for flowering houseplants. Do not over-fertilise.
Support & Growth Habit
Train on a small trellis, totem or wire frame for upright growth, or let it cascade naturally from a hanging pot.
Prune lightly to shape or encourage branching.
Repotting
Repot every 2–3 years or when rootbound. Hoyas prefer snug pots. Use a chunky, free-draining mix (e.g., orchid bark, perlite and potting mix).
Pests & Troubleshooting
Generally pest-resistant, but mealybugs and aphids may appear. Inspect regularly and treat promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil.
Slow growth or leaf drop often indicates cold roots or overwatering.
Important Note: Don’t Cut the Flower Spurs
If your Hoya blooms, do not remove the short flower stalks (spurs). They will rebloom from the same spot in future seasons.
Plant Size Guide
The plant in the photos is an example and an approximate guide only however we try to show an average sized example. Sizes, flowering state and colours change throughout the seasons and variation will occur. In summer & autumn, plants are often larger or the same size as than the example picture but around winter and spring, they can be a little smaller but still at a size similar to the example. We aim to update the pictures to reflect significant differences.
Plant Heights - because the plant's foliage must fit inside our Plant Cartons, the actual height of a plant's central trunk (meristem) will be shorter than the box it fits in.
Small Plants - 14cm wide nursery pot - 1 Litre volume - Plants fit in a 50cm tall box.
Medium Plants - 17cm wide pots either 2L hanging pot or 2.5L nursery pot - Plants fit in a 75cm tall box.
Large Plants - 25cm wide pot, 10L volume. Plants fit in a 100cm tall box.
XL Plants - Plants over 100cm tall in pot sizes specified, 25cm/10L or greater and are hand delivered within Auckland/Northland only.
Dispatch Times
Plant courier orders are processed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.
North Island orders are targeted overnight delivery, South Island orders are sent on a 2-day target but these are not a guaranteed delivery timeframe.
Add 1 extra day after a public holiday as well as for rural addresses or remote towns.
Monday - We send orders placed on previous Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.
Tuesday - We send Weekend orders from previous Saturday & Sunday.
Wednesday - We send orders placed from Monday & Tuesday.
XL Plants are delivered only within urban Auckland & Whangarei and this service is for non-urgent orders. This excludes satellite destinations such as Beachlands, Pukekohe, Piha, Helensville etc and Whangarei Heads. We may deliver at any time Sunday, Monday, Wednesday or Thursday in Auckland and you need to have a sheltered accessible position for us to deliver to.
Plants in Transit
Each Small, Medium & Large plant is individually contained within its own protective cardboard Plant Carton which may be joined to other cartons in your order.
Plants typically take just a day or two to arrive, however they are usually fine in their cartons for 1-2 weeks, and many can go longer, so a few extra days are not usually cause for concern.
Whether it takes 1 or 7 days, let your plant recover from its journey by placing in gentle light and adding a little water and it will be back to its best within a couple of days. Let us know if there are any major issues via the contact page.
