Hoya engleriana - specie rara cu flori puternic parfumate

Hoya engleriana is a rare and very attractive species of Hoya, native to Borneo (Malaysia and Indonesia). It is valued for its small, compact leaves and delicate flowers that appear in dense umbels.

The plant has a moderate trailing/climbing growth, with thin and flexible vines, making it ideal for hanging baskets or small supports. The leaves are small, oval-lanceolate, thick, succulent, dark glossy green, with slightly wavy edges. Due to the small size of the leaves, the plant has a fine and elegant appearance.

The flowers are small (approx. 1 cm diameter), star-shaped, cream-white to pale pink, with a slightly yellow center. They appear in compact spherical umbels (5-15 flowers). They have a sweet and pleasant fragrance, with subtle floral notes, stronger in the evening.

Main features:

• Size: small-compact, with long vines (perfect for hanging baskets)
• Leaf type: small, oval, thick, dark glossy green
• Flower type: small, star-shaped, cream-white or pale pink, in dense umbels
• Fragrance: yes, sweet and pleasant (more pronounced in the evening)
• Flowering period: variable, often summer to autumn

Simple and practical care:

• Light: bright indirect
• Temperature: warm-intermediate (tolerates heat well)
• Watering: allow the substrate to dry partially between waterings (succulent leaves make it drought tolerant)
• Humidity: medium-high, with good ventilation
• Substrate: airy mix for Hoyas (fine bark + perlite + a little sphagnum)

Hoya engleriana is a rare species, suitable for collectors who appreciate compact plants with delicate flowers and sweet fragrance. It looks superb in a hanging basket or on a small support and is relatively easy to grow once acclimated.

Fragrant flowers: YES