Hoya australis ssp. tenuipes (arch)

Hoya australis subsp. tenuipes is an accepted botanical subspecies with a slender, climbing, vine-like habit. It is valued for its glossy green foliage and vigorous growth when trained on a support. The fleshy leaves retain an elegant silhouette, while young shoots may temporarily develop reddish tones. At maturity, the plant produces umbels of pale, waxy flowers with reddish centers and an intense fragrance. This specimen is trained on an arch and develops into a well-defined vertical feature in a Hoya collection.

Name and identification.

Accepted name. Hoya australis subsp. tenuipes (K.D.Hill) P.I.Forst. & Liddle

Basionym. Hoya oligotricha subsp. tenuipes K.D.

Origin. New Guinea and Queensland, northern Australia.

The current combination was published in 1991. In nature, it is a tropical vine found in humid lowland forests and swamp forests, from sea level up to approximately 400 m in elevation.

Foliage and habit. The stems are slender, flexible, and climbing. The leaves are opposite, thick, and fleshy, approximately 5–10 cm long and 3–6 cm wide, with subtly visible lateral veins. The green surface has a smooth, glossy appearance, while new growth may display reddish hues. On an arch, the vines can be gradually trained to form a compact outline.

Flowers and fragrance. The flowers measure approximately 10–11 mm and appear in umbel-type inflorescences on well-defined peduncles. The pale corolla contrasts with the reddish central area. The flowers are fragrant and may last for approximately one week. Flowering depends on the maturity of the specimen and growing conditions.

Specimen presentation. The height, including the pot, is approximately 40 cm. The decorative 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, fertilization, propagation, and flowering, read the complete Hoya care guide.