Hoya obovata 'Variegata Splash'
Hoya obovata 'Variegata Splash' - one of the species that should not be missing from any collection. Alongside Hoya Kerrii, this remarkable plant is a must-have for any collector.
Hoya obovata is known as a "hoya cactus" - the plant thrives with infrequent watering and medium to low atmospheric humidity and is easy to flower. It requires a well-draining substrate and good light for flowering.
The flowers are a spectacular combination of red and pink, fragrant. The plant is considered easy to flower.
Origin: Maluku, Sulawesi, Thailand, Vietnam. The species was first published in 1844.
Fragrant flowers: YES
Note: The level of variegation/splash varies from one specimen to another. The leaves show defects on the underside - this characteristic is typical of the species.