Hoya vitellina 'Java' (IML 1348 H88)

Hoya vitellina Java (IML 1348 H88)

Fragrant flowers: Yes

Specifications and Origin
Scientific name: Hoya vitellina Java (common synonym: Hoya fuscomarginata)
Family: Apocynaceae
Origin: Endemic species from the island of Java, Indonesia
Plant type: Exotic trailing/climbing plant, rare in collections
Product Description
Hoya vitellina Java is a true botanical gem, highly valued for its sculptural foliage and resilience. It is a plant with a strong character, decorative throughout the year, even outside the flowering period.

Leaves (Foliage): Medium to large in size, extremely rigid, with a leathery texture and slightly inward-curved edges. What makes it special is the prominent dark green venation that creates a geometric pattern on the leaf surface, complemented by fine silver splashes.
Sun-Stress Effect: When exposed to strong light, the leaf edges develop a beautiful, deep outline in shades of burgundy, purple, or chocolate. Because of this aesthetic detail, the plant is often confused with or directly associated with Hoya fuscomarginata.

Flowers: Appear in generous globular umbels. The waxy flowers have a warm yellow-peach or creamy-golden color, highlighted by a pale pink or reddish central crown. They emit an intense, sweet fragrance with fresh citrus notes, stronger in the late afternoon and throughout the night.

Care Guide (Secret Garden Recommendations)
Light: Bright but filtered light. Strong light is essential for coloring the leaf edges and stimulating flowering.
Watering: Moderate. Allow the substrate to dry partially between waterings. Avoid water stagnation at the roots.
Substrate: Very well-drained and aerated (special Hoya mix with pine bark, perlite, peat, and coconut).
Temperature: Warm medium (optimal above 18°C). The plant does not tolerate cold or drafts.

Plants in stock may have leaves with defects or scars that do not affect their viability.