Hoya 'Ruthie' (MM x sussuela) - large, fragrant flowers

Hoya 'Ruthie' is a horticultural hybrid created by Ed Gilding, appreciated for its vigorous growth and unusually large flowers for the genus. The foliage is green, glossy, and firm, with elliptical leaves and a visible midrib, arranged along vines that can branch and elongate considerably. Under good growing conditions, it produces waxy flowers in varying shades of yellow, salmon-orange, and red. Fragrance has been reported, but its intensity may vary between blooms.

Name and parentage. 'MM' is the horticultural name of one parent, not a botanical abbreviation that should be expanded without the hybridizer's original documentation. 'Ruthie' belongs to the horticultural group historically associated with section Eriostemma, but the correct genus name remains Hoya.

Foliage and growth habit. The leaves are smooth, thick, and glossy, ranging from light green to medium green, with slightly curved margins and a paler midrib. The plant has a climbing habit and can form vigorous vines, suitable for training on a support. The growth rate and degree of branching depend on maturity and growing conditions.

Flowers and fragrance. The flowers are large, waxy, and star-shaped, with a corolla in shades of yellow, salmon, orange, and red, plus a yellow corona marked with red toward the center. Horticultural sources report varying diameters, approximately 3.5 to 5 cm, so the size is presented as an indicative range. Fragrance is mentioned in the catalog and by some commercial sources, but it is not uniformly confirmed; the intensity and perception of the scent may vary.

The lifespan of the flowers depends on the microclimate and the maturity of the inflorescence; public sources cautiously support only a duration of a few days, not a guarantee of 10 days.

Commercial details. The ceramic pot is not included in the price.

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

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