Hoya verticillata 'Lampung'

Hoya verticillata ‘Lampung’ is a rare selection of the species Hoya verticillata, native to the Lampung province (Sumatra, Indonesia). It is valued by collectors for its large, fleshy, dark green leaves, often with silver spots, but especially for its star-shaped, waxy, pale pink flowers with a deep red-burgundy center, arranged in fragrant umbels.

🌿 Common names: hoya, wax flower, porcelain flower.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Hoya verticillata ‘Lampung’

• Family: Apocynaceae

• Origin: Sumatra (Lampung region, Indonesia)

• Leaves: Large, oval, thick, glossy green, with fine silver spots; fleshy appearance

• Flowers: Star-shaped, waxy, pale pink with a deep red center; sweet, pleasant scent, especially in the evening

• Growth habit: Trailing or climbing plant, with vigorous growth

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: Bright indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun

• Soil: Well-aerated and well-drained (mix with bark, perlite, fibrous peat)

• Watering: Moderate; allow the soil to partially dry between waterings

• Temperature: 18–28°C; does not tolerate below 15°C

• Humidity: Medium to high; encourages flowering

• Special care: Do not move the plant when it has buds to avoid their dropping

✨ Why it is worth choosing:

• Large, fleshy leaves with silver spots, very decorative

• Fragrant flowers, pale pink with a red-burgundy center, extremely attractive

• Rare, collectible plant with exotic origin

• Versatile – can be grown as a trailing or climbing plant

• Ideal for hoya enthusiasts and unique botanical collections

⚠️ Note: Each specimen is unique – leaves may vary slightly in size and spot intensity depending on light and growing conditions.

Height with pot included approx. 8 cm