Hoya 'Rosita' (Red leaves) D6 - fragrant flowers

Hoya 'Rosita' is a collectible horticultural hybrid, valued for its elongated foliage with dark edges and for the red, burgundy, or coppery shades its leaves can develop in bright but filtered light. It grows vigorously, forms branching vines, and can be left to trail or trained onto a support. The waxy, dark red flowers are small, grouped in umbels, and fragrant.

Foliage and growth habit. The leaves are fleshy, glossy, elongated, and slightly pointed, with an edge that often develops dark tones. In bright light, protected from scorching sun, the foliage can change from green to red, burgundy, dark violet, or coppery orange. Color intensity naturally varies depending on light, season, and growing conditions.

The vines grow well, branch readily, and display the plant beautifully in a hanging pot. They can also be trained onto a support as they lengthen.

Flowers and fragrance. The waxy flowers are relatively small, grouped in umbels, and dark red. They are fragrant, while the intensity of the aroma may vary depending on the time of day, flower maturity, and growing conditions. Flowering time depends on the maturity of the plant and the environment in which it is grown.

Potting mix: use an airy, well-draining mix suitable for epiphytic species. We recommend the professional potting mix for Hoya and Anthurium - SG Mix.

For complete recommendations on light, watering, potting mix, fertilization, propagation, and flowering, read the complete Hoya care guide.