Hoya ovalifolia

Hoya ovalifolia is a climbing species with oval or ovate-elliptic leaves, native to southwestern and southern India and Sri Lanka. The foliage is green and glossy, with subtle veins, while the ovoid shape of the leaves gives the species its name. It produces umbels with cream or creamy-white flowers and a contrasting corona, often pink, red, or magenta, with a yellow center. In commercial horticulture, the flowers are considered fragrant. The vines can be trained on a support or left to trail.

Foliage and growth. The leaves are oval and opposite, dark green, with a glossy surface and fine veins. Their shape and thickness may vary from one specimen to another. The growth habit is that of an epiphytic or lithophytic vine: the plant can be trained on a support or left to trail.

Flowers and fragrance. In cultivation, the umbels usually bear cream or creamy-white flowers with a contrasting corona. In this batch, the flowers are glossy white, with a pink-magenta center and a yellow ring. Older botanical literature also mentions pale yellow shades. The flowers are considered fragrant in commercial horticulture; intensity may vary.

Botanical identity and origin. Hoya ovalifolia Wight & Arn. is an accepted botanical name, published in 1834.

Pot diameter: 9 cm. Decorative pot not included in the price.

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.