Hoya shepherdii (fragrant flowers)

Hoya shepherdii is an epiphytic vine native to the eastern Himalayas through Assam, published in 1861 by Short ex Hooker. The foliage is long, very narrow, and arching, resembling a pod or green bean. The growth habit is trailing or climbing, making it suitable for a support or hanging basket. The flowers are white or cream, with a pink corona, grouped in umbels, and fragrant. The glossy foliage takes on reddish hues in bright light.

Foliage and growth. The leaves are thick, glossy, narrow, and trailing. The pod-like shape makes the species easy to recognize even when it is not flowering. It has a vining growth habit: the shoots can trail or cling to a support. The length of the vines varies from one specimen to another.

Flowers and fragrance. The flowers are star-shaped and waxy, white or cream, with a pink corona. They appear in rounded umbels. They are fragrant; the intensity may vary between blooming periods. Flowering depends on the plant’s maturity and growing conditions.

Fragrant flowers!

Identity. The accepted botanical name is Hoya shepherdii Short ex Hook., published in 1861. The species is native to the eastern Himalayas through Assam. It is not synonymous with Hoya longifolia, an independently accepted species.

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.