Hoya bella inner variegated (Hoya bella 'Lida Buis') – Wax Plant

Hoya bella inner variegated (often known as 'Lida Buis' or 'Anneke Buis') is a rare and striking trailing wax plant featuring lance-shaped foliage with creamy-yellow to white center centers framed by deep green outer margins. Fresh growth emerges with soft pastel pink hues, adding continuous color to its delicate cascading stems. As it matures, it rewards growers with fragrant, star-shaped white blooms featuring vibrant magenta centers.

Plant Details:

• Botanical Name: Hoya bella 'Lida Buis' (Inner Variegated)
• Plant Type: Epiphytic Trailing Succulent / Wax Plant
• Light: Bright, Indirect Light
• Water: Allow top 30–50% of soil to dry out between waterings
• Growth Habit: Semi-Erect to Trailing / Vining

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Perfect for shelves, desks, and hanging displays.

PlantJoyCo Care Guide

How to Care for Your Hoya bella inner variegated Hi, I'm Annalise! In my experience, Hoya bella inner variegated is one of the most eye-catching compact Hoyas you can keep. Because its leaf centers lack chlorophyll, it requires consistent bright indirect light to maintain its vibrant yellow splash and avoid dropping leaves.

• Light: Thrives in bright, indirect sunlight. Strong indirect light maintains vivid inner leaf patterns and encourages blooming; protect from harsh direct afternoon sun which can scorch the delicate variegated foliage.
• Water: Water thoroughly when the top 30–50% of the substrate feels dry. Unlike thick-leaved Hoyas, Hoya bella has fine roots and thinner foliage, meaning it shouldn't be left bone-dry for long periods.
• Humidity: 50–75%
• Temperature: 18–26°C (protect from cold drafts below 15°C)