Hoya multiflora
Hoya multiflora (Shooting Star) Care Guide
Featured photohoya-multiflora.jpgHoya multiflora is a Southeast Asian hoya with broad green leaves on upright bushy stems and large clusters of striking white-and-yellow shooting-star-shaped flowers — the petals reflex back as if mid-launch. It is one of the more flower-prolific hoyas, blooming several times a year on mature plants, and an unusual upright bush rather than the typical hoya climber.
Care facts at a glance
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Water
- Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of mix has dried.
- Humidity
- 50–70 %
- Temperature
- 16–27 °C
- Soil
- Free-draining mix of bark, perlite, and coir.
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic. Milky sap can irritate sensitive skin. (humans) · Non-toxic to cats and dogs per ASPCA Hoya listing. (pets)
- Origin
- Forests of Indonesia, the Philippines, and surrounding Southeast Asia.
- Mature size
- 30 to 60 cm tall, upright bush.
Overview
Hoya multiflora is one of the few hoyas that grows as an upright bush rather than a vine. The shooting-star flower form is unique in the genus and the source of the trade name.
Care Priorities
- Bright filtered light or a few hours of direct sun.
- Allow the top of the mix to dry between waterings.
- Pinch back leggy stems to keep the bush dense.
- Leave peduncles intact for repeat flowering.
Common Problems
Yellow leaves are overwatering. No flowers usually means too little light or removed peduncles. Sticky drops beneath flowers are nectar.
Sources & further reading (3)
- encyclopedia — accessed 2026-04-28
- botanical-garden — accessed 2026-04-28
- toxicity-database — accessed 2026-04-28
Frequently asked questions
Why does it grow as a bush?
Multiflora is one of a small group of bush-form hoyas. The growth habit is species-typical, not stunting.
How often does it flower?
Mature plants in good light push 3 to 5 flushes per year, with each cluster lasting around two weeks.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes — multiflora is one of the easier hoyas to bring to bloom and tolerates ordinary indoor conditions well.
