Hoya camphorifolia - fragrant flowers, mature specimens

Hoya camphorifolia is an epiphytic vine native from the Philippines to Sulawesi, recognized by its oval foliage with prominent pale veins. It is not endemic solely to the Philippines. The flowers are small and salmon pink, with a darker corona and a yellow spot, grouped in compact umbels. The plant is marketed as a fragrant plant; the scent varies and is not guaranteed. Flowering may also occur on young plants. Flowering depends on the plant’s maturity and growing conditions.

Foliage. The leaves are ovate and glabrous, with lighter veins visible on the upper surface. Young shoots may have a purplish tint. In bright light, the leaf blade may develop reddish spots; this coloration is not variegation. The plant has a vining habit and is also suitable for trailing. Shoot length varies from one specimen to another.

Flowers and fragrance. The flowers are small and star-shaped, grouped in compact umbels. The corolla is salmon pink; the corona is darker, with a yellow spot in the center. The gallery shows an open umbel of this type on a flowering plant, not from the lot being sold. The flowering period is short, usually a few days. The plant is marketed as a fragrant plant; the intensity and character of the scent vary. Flowering depends on the plant’s maturity and growing conditions.

Identity. The accepted botanical name is Hoya camphorifolia Warb., published in 1904. Its native range extends from the Philippines to Sulawesi. The plant grows as a vine in the humid tropical biome. It is not a taxon endemic solely to the Philippines.

The ceramic pot is 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.