Hoya fungii 'Dark Pink'

Hoya fungii 'Dark Pink' is a selection of the accepted species Hoya fungii, a vine native to southern China and Indochina, with large, oval or elliptic leaves and prominent veins. The Dark Pink label refers to the fragrant, star-shaped flowers, marketed for their dark pink color. In the species, the color of the umbel can range from white to rosy pink, depending on light and temperature. Dark Pink is not a separate taxon; it is a sales label for the flower color.

Foliage and growth. The foliage is large, ovate, elliptic, or oblong, leathery, with a rounded base and acute tip. The lateral veins are prominent, usually numbering around seven pairs. Botanical descriptions treat the plant as glabrous outside the inflorescence; not all specimens have fuzzy foliage. The growth habit is that of an epiphytic or lithophytic vine, grown on a support or allowed to trail.

Flowers and fragrance. The 'Dark Pink' selection is sold for its dark pink, star-shaped umbels, with a yellow to pink corona that is darker at the base. At species level, the flowers may be white or pink, depending on conditions; the label does not guarantee the same shade with every flowering. The flowers are fragrant, though the intensity may vary. Flowering depends on the plant's maturity and growing conditions.

Botanical identity. Hoya fungii Merr. is an accepted botanical name, published in 1934. The species is native to southern China, including Hainan, extending to Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam. 'Dark Pink' remains a color label. The common names Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower, and Tears of the Virgin Mary are commercial labels for Hoya, not botanical synonyms.

Growing medium: use an airy, well-draining mix suitable for epiphytic species. We recommend the professional growing medium for Hoya and Anthurium - SG Mix.

For complete recommendations on light, watering, growing medium, fertilizing, propagation, and flowering, read the complete Hoya care guide.