Hoya sigillatis - mature specimens

Hoya sigillatis is an accepted species, endemic to Sabah on the island of Borneo, where it grows as an epiphyte or lithophyte. It has a trailing or climbing habit and is mainly grown for its narrow, green foliage, speckled with silver markings that may become more pronounced in good light. The lot includes established plants. Under good growing conditions, it produces umbels of small, reflexed, apricot-orange flowers with a caramel fragrance.

Foliage and splash

The leaves are narrow, elliptic to lanceolate, with a firm texture and numerous gray-silver spots. These markings are described as splash and vary between leaves and plants; they are not equivalent to cream or white variegation. In brighter light, introduced gradually, the foliage may develop bronze, burgundy, or purple tones. This coloration is a response to light, not a change in identity. Intense sunlight through glass can scorch the leaves.

Flowers and fragrance

Under good growing conditions, the plant may produce umbels with approximately 20–25 small, reflexed flowers. The corolla is apricot-orange, while the corona tends toward yellow. The flowers may last for approximately one week. Growers describe the fragrance as ranging from subtle to clearly perceptible, with caramel notes; intensity varies.

The plant may react to repeated moves or sudden temperature fluctuations by losing some leaves or buds. Provide it with a stable location after acclimatization, and do not remove the green peduncles, as they may flower again.

Vine length may vary depending on the season, growth rate, and lot.

Substrate and care guide

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, fertilizing, propagation, and flowering, read the complete Hoya care guide.