About
A species of evergreen, climbing vine with long, narrow glossy dark green foliage which turns silvery-pink when exposed to sunlight. Clusters of aromatic, star-shaped pale red flowers with pink centres appear in late spring to late summer and release their fragrance in the evening.
About the genus
Hoya are evergreen perennials, often twining climbers, with simple, leathery leaves and often fragrant flowers with 5 spreading waxy petals, followed by slender, spindle-shaped pods contained small seeds in copious silky floss
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
HabitClimbing, Trailing
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesHouseplants, Sub-tropical, Patio and container plants
Native toPhilippines
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow indoors in a free-draining potting mix, such as a mixture of peat-free, loam-based compost, sharp sand, ground bark and charcoal. Position in bright filtered light, with moderate to high humidity, and water freely in the growing season; keep just moist in winter. Will not tolerate wet soil. See hoya cultivation
PruningPruning group 11
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or by layering
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs, glasshouse whitefly and scale insects
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free