Hoya erythrostemma

Hoya erythrostemma is an accepted botanical species native to Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, with a climbing, vining habit. It is appreciated for its elliptical green foliage with lighter veins and its dense umbels of small white to pale pink, pubescent flowers with a dark red corona. New growth may develop reddish tones in intense light. The flowers are fragrant. The specimen in the photo is the one for sale.

Foliage and growth. The leaves are elliptical, fleshy, and green, with a pointed tip and veins lighter than the leaf blade. In stronger light, when introduced gradually, new foliage may develop reddish shades; this is light coloration, not variegation. The plant has a climbing or trailing habit, and the vines can be trained on a support.

Flowers and fragrance. The flowers are grouped in round umbels and have a white to pale pink, reflexed, pubescent corolla with a dark red corona. The species name refers to this corona. The flowers are fragrant; their intensity may vary between specimens and throughout the flowering period.

Botanical identity and origin. Hoya erythrostemma Kerr is an accepted botanical name, published in 1939. The species is native to Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, where it grows as a vine in a humid tropical biome. It has sometimes been considered closely related to Hoya mindorensis; in the taxonomy used here, the two species remain separate.

Pot diameter: 9 cm. The specimen in the photo is the one for sale. 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, fertilizing, propagation, and flowering, read the complete Hoya care guide.