Hoya anncajanoae - fragrant flowers

Hoya anncajanoae is a species endemic to Luzon, Philippines, published in 2008. The foliage is dark green, elliptical, and firm, growing on thin vines, with no splash and no variegation. The flowers, relatively large for the Acanthostemma section, are star-shaped and peachy cream, with a red-orange corona, a caramel fragrance, and abundant nectar. The shade may vary depending on growing conditions. The cream flowers contrast beautifully with the green foliage.

Foliage and growth. The leaves are simple, opposite, elliptical or slightly lanceolate, thick and glossy, with a uniform dark green color. They have no silver splash and no variegation. The shoots are thin and flexible, with a vining habit; some portions may temporarily remain sparser before continuing to grow. The foliage is often compared to that of the material sold as Hoya sp. aff. burtoniae (DS-70); the similarity is vegetative and does not indicate identity.

Flowers and fragrance. The umbels bear star-shaped flowers with a pubescent peachy-cream corolla and a red-orange corona, sometimes with a yellow tinge. They are relatively large for the Acanthostemma section. The caramel fragrance is confirmed in cultivation and in the batch description; the nectar may be abundant and may drip. The color may vary depending on growing conditions. Flowering depends on the plant's maturity and growing conditions.

Identity. The accepted name is Hoya anncajanoae Kloppenb. & Siar, Asia Life Sci. 17(1): 62 (2008). The epithet honors Ann O. Cajano. The accepted native range is the Philippines (Luzon).

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.