Hoya erythrina 'Red' (Nara)

Hoya erythrina 'Red' (Nara) is a rare tropical vine sold under the Red label and commercially associated with Nara. The venation is prominent, and the leaves may turn reddish or bronze in bright light; this pigmentation is not variegation. The species is native to Vietnam and the Malay Peninsula. The flowers are usually yellow and finely hairy, while the Secret Garden batch is described as having a lemon fragrance.

Foliage and growth. The leaves are elongated and firm, with slightly wavy margins and prominent veins. In bright light, the foliage may develop reddish edges or patches, sometimes on the underside as well. The intensity of this coloration varies from one clone to another. The growth habit is climbing; the vines can be trained on a support to showcase the mature foliage.

Flowers and fragrance. The flowers appear in pendent umbels. Botanical literature notes variation from white and yellowish to pink; cultivated forms are often described as having yellow, finely hairy flowers with slightly reflexed lobes. In the description of the Secret Garden batch, the flowers are fragrant, with a lemon note. Horticultural reports are not unanimous regarding the fragrance, so the lemon note remains a batch-specific observation, not a botanical guarantee. Flowering depends on the plant's maturity and growing conditions.

Botanical identity and origin. Hoya erythrina Rintz is an accepted botanical name, published in 1978. The species is native to Vietnam and the Malay Peninsula, where it grows as an epiphytic or lithophytic vine in humid tropical forests, including along streams. It is not endemic to a single country. Plants of the World Online does not list 'Red' or Nara as a taxon. The title retains the label for product recognition.

Some leaves may show defects and coloration specific to the batch. The decorative 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.