Hoya coronaria 'Pink' - large, fragrant flowers

Hoya coronaria 'Pink' is a selection of the accepted species Hoya coronaria, a vigorous vine from southern Thailand and western and central Malesia, with thick, elliptic, slightly pubescent foliage. The Pink label refers to the star-shaped pink flowers with a creamy yellow corona; it is not a separate taxon. In cultivation, it grows considerably before its first flowering, and the vines branch. The flowers are especially fragrant at night.

Foliage and growth. The foliage is elliptic and thick, with slightly recurved margins and a pubescent lower surface. The vine is vigorous and branches readily.

Flowers and fragrance. In this batch, the flowers are star-shaped and waxy, with a pink corolla and creamy yellow corona, darker in the center. The buds may be greenish yellow with burgundy spots. At species level, the color varies from creamy white and yellow to pink or red. The flowers are especially fragrant at night; intensity may vary. Flowering depends on the plant’s maturity and growing conditions.

Botanical identity and origin. The accepted name is Hoya coronaria Blume, published in 1826–1827. In horticulture, it is placed in section Eriostemma; Eriostemma coronarium is a synonym, not a separate genus on this page. 'Pink' remains a label referring to the flower color.

Substrate: use an airy, well-drained mix suitable for epiphytic species. We recommend the professional substrate for Hoya and Anthurium - SG Mix.

For complete recommendations on light, watering, substrate, fertilizing, propagation, and flowering, read the complete Hoya care guide.