String bean hoya
Hoya shepherdii
Also called Hoya shepherdii and String bean wax plant
Houseplant · HoyasIT FLOWERS OFF THE OLD BARE STEMS, not the new growth — so the tangle of leafless string at the back is where next year's flowers come from. Tidying it is why people never see them.
Care at a glance
- Ease
- Easy
- Water
- Every 10 daysSoak, then bone-dry — wait until the soil is dry right through — lift the pot, it tells you.
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Feed
- Every 45 days
- Humidity
- Average
- Hardiness
- Indoors, or out in high summer RHS H1B, to 10°C
- Size
- 1.2 m tall · 0.4 m across
- Lifecycle
- Climber
- Origin
- The Himalaya
Is it safe for pets and people?
PetsNothing recorded in its genus
Its genus has been checked and nothing in it is listed as harmful — but this particular species has not been listed either way.
PeopleNot checked yet
Nobody has checked this one against a source for us yet, so treat it as unknown rather than safe.
Checked against ASPCA and RHS on 2026-09-21.
A guide, not veterinary or medical advice. If a pet or a person has eaten a plant and you are worried, call your vet or doctor now — don’t wait for signs to appear. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.