Hoya chunii (Hoya chuniana)

Hoya chunii, also sold as Hoya chuniana, is a vine with light green foliage, visible veins, and slightly wavy margins. Young shoots and new leaves may be dark burgundy before maturing to green. The flowers are small and reflexed, gathered in dense umbels: peach or bronze-yellow corolla, with a pale pink corona and a darker centre. The fragrance is sweet. Its stated origin is Papua New Guinea. The leaf colour may change from one season to another.

Foliage and growth. The leaves are ovate, leathery, medium-sized, with a prominent midrib and slightly wavy margins. The leaf colour may vary from one season to another. New growth is often dark burgundy before turning green. The growth habit is climbing or twining. Shoot length varies from one specimen to another.

Flowers and fragrance. The umbels are dense, with many small, reflexed flowers. The corolla is peach, light bronze, or brownish yellow. The corona is pale pink, often with a darker eye. The flowers last for several days. The fragrance is sweet and pleasant; its intensity may vary.

Identity. The sales name remains Hoya chunii, with the label Hoya chuniana in the title. T. Li, published in 1984, native to New Guinea. The label is not changed.

The leaf colour varies depending on the season.

The ceramic pot is not included in the price.

Substrate: use an airy, well-drained mix suitable for epiphytic species. We recommend the professional substrate for Hoya and Anthurium - SG Mix.

For complete recommendations on light, watering, substrate, fertilisation, propagation, and flowering, read the complete Hoya care guide.