Hoya vangviengiensis – sculpted leaves and fragrant flowers D9

Hoya vangviengiensis is an accepted botanical species native to Laos and southern Yunnan Province, China. The foliage is fleshy and ovate-lanceolate, with raised veins and fine pubescence. The leaves become more substantial as they mature, while their shape changes as the vine grows. It has an epiphytic vining habit. Under good growing conditions, it produces light-colored, fragrant umbels. Flowering depends on the plant’s maturity and growing conditions.

Identity and origin. The accepted name is Hoya vangviengiensis Rodda & Simonsson, published in 2012. The species was described from the limestone formations around Vang Vieng, Laos, and its presence was later documented in southern Yunnan as well. It is not a horticultural variety. Import from Taiwan does not change its native range.

Foliage. The leaves are fleshy, ranging from ovate-lanceolate to broadly lanceolate, with a visible midrib and secondary veins. The surface has fine hairs, which are more noticeable on young shoots. The commercial comparison to a boat describes only the curvature of the leaf blade, not a diagnostic characteristic. The shape and proportions vary as the plant matures.

Flowers and fragrance. The flowers appear in umbels and are light-colored and pubescent. The original description mentions white, faintly fragrant flowers; material from China displayed white flowers with pink spots and a more intense fragrance. In this batch, the umbels are creamy white, with a pale corona. The color and fragrance intensity may vary. Flowering depends on the plant’s maturity and growing conditions.

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.