Hoya surigaoensis EG 00897

Hoya surigaoensis EG 00897 is a climbing species from the Philippines, maintained in cultivation under collection number EG 00897. It is prized for its firm, glossy foliage with visible veins, which can develop reddish tones in brighter light. Under good growing conditions, it produces umbels of golden-yellow flowers marked with brown-orange tips and a light-colored corona. The flowers are fragrant and may produce nectar, while the vines are well suited to training on a support.

Foliage and growth. The leaves are oval, green, and glossy, with prominent venation. Growth is epiphytic and vining; a stable support helps the plant organize its shoots and support mature growth. The reddish coloration that appears in brighter light is a natural foliage response, not variegation.

Flowers and fragrance. The flowers are grouped in umbels and combine a golden-yellow corolla with darker tips and a cream-white corona. Horticultural observations document a pleasant fragrance and nectar production; the intensity of the scent and the flower color may vary depending on maturity and growing conditions.

Botanical identity and origin. Hoya surigaoensis Kloppenb., S.Siar & Nyhuus is an accepted botanical name, published in 2010. The species is native to the Philippines and grows in the humid tropical biome.

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.