Hoya lacunosa 'Tove' – cinnamon scent

Hoya lacunosa 'Tove' is a fast-growing cultivar valued for its very pointed leaves and new growth, which can develop purple or reddish-brown tones in good light. The small, cream-colored flowers have a delicate lavender-pink tint and appear in compact umbels. The fragrance is sweet and spicy, more noticeable in the evening; literature dedicated to this cultivar describes it as more floral and closer to a fine perfume than the scent of other H. lacunosa clones.

Foliage and growth. The leaves have very sharp tips, a firm texture, and an elegant shape, while new shoots may develop purple or reddish-brown hues. Color intensity varies with light and growing conditions. This cultivar grows vigorously and is well suited to a hanging pot or training on a support.

Flowers and fragrance. The flowers are small, cream-colored, reflexed, and finely hairy, with a lavender-pink tint characteristic of this selection. They are grouped in umbels and have a sweet, spicy fragrance that is easier to notice in the evening. At the species level, the scent is frequently compared to cinnamon or carnations, while the source dedicated to the 'Tove' cultivar describes it as more floral.

Horticultural identity and origin. Hoya lacunosa Blume is an accepted botanical species native from southern Myanmar to western and central Malesia. 'Tove' is a cultivar that horticultural literature says originated at the Danish Viggo Larsen nursery and was named after the owner's wife. No hybrid parentage has been documented.

Note: long vines may have defects or broken tips.

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.