Hoya imbricata - grands spécimens, pots pleins

Hoya imbricata, commonly known as the wax flower, originates from Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Hoya imbricata is one of the rarest and most fascinating hoya species, valued by both collectors and enthusiasts of exotic plants. What makes it unique is the way its large, round leaves overlap and cling to the support, like scales or a protective layer. This unusual growth creates a spectacular and decorative effect. It blooms with clusters of small, fragrant flowers, ranging in color from yellow-green to violet, covered with fine, waxy hairs.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Hoya imbricata
• Other known names: Hoya maxima
• Family: Apocynaceae
• Origin: Philippines, Southeast Asia
• Leaves: Large, round, green, attached to the support, with visible veins, creating an overlapping effect
• Flowers: Grouped in umbels, small, waxy, fragrant, yellow-green to violet

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: Prefers bright indirect light; tolerates partial shade but blooms better in bright places
• Substrate: Very well-drained, airy, with a mix for orchids/hoya (bark, perlite, fibrous peat)
• Watering: Moderate; allow the substrate to dry partially between waterings
• Optimal temperature: 18–28°C; does not tolerate cold below 15°C
• Humidity: Moderate to high, prefers a tropical environment; ideal for terrariums or growing on vertical supports

✨ Why it is worth choosing:

• Rare and spectacular species, highly sought after by collectors
• Unique foliage with an overlapping scale-like appearance that immediately draws attention
• Fragrant, waxy flowering with decorative flower clusters
• Ideal for growing on supports, logs, rafts, or in large terrariums

Fragrant flowers: YES

Pot diameter: 14 cm

The length of the vines varies from one specimen to another.