You are buying a plant that is similar to the ones in the picture.
Elliptic waxy leaves with dark green margins and variations of light green on the blade that grow in pairs. New leaves emerge with a pink variegation on pink stems. They produce porcelain flowers that are geometric stars within stars forming half moon that have a delicious scent.
Native to tropical and subtropical Asia.
Basic Care
Light
They love bright indirect light, some tolerate medium light
Water
Likes to dry out completely, between waterings and do not like wet feet. They enjoy being watered more frequently during the growing season.
Humidity
Love higher air humidity and air flow when possible
Temperature
Keep above 65°-85° F, they do not like drafts that cause sudden changes in temperature.
Fertilizing
Feed organic houseplant fertilizer monthly during the growing season or synthetic houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength.
Difficulty
Easy
Phonetic
HOY-a oss-TRAY-liss
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