Hoya sp. PNG SV 422

Hoya sp. PNG SV 422 is a collector’s plant with an unconfirmed species identity. SV 422 is the accession number; PNG marks the documented collection origin in Papua New Guinea. The foliage is relatively large, elliptical, and fresh green, less succulent than that of many Hoyas. New leaves may be yellow, cream, or red, depending on the light. The gallery features large, globular umbels with cream-peach to salmon-pink flowers and a cream corona. Flowering depends on the plant’s maturity and growing conditions.

Foliage and growth. Mature leaves are elliptic-ovate, light to medium green, glossy, with subtle venation. The leaf blade is thinner and less fleshy than that of typical succulent Hoyas. New growth may be yellow, cream, or red, depending on the light; this coloration is not variegation. The plant has a vining habit. The decorative pot shown in the photograph is not included in the price. The specimens in stock have leaves with defects.

Flowers and fragrance. The gallery features large, almost spherical umbels. The flowers are star-shaped, with a velvety corolla ranging from cream-peach to salmon-pink or pinkish-brown, and a creamy yellow corona. Color may be influenced by growing conditions, especially light; plants kept in low light tend to produce more yellow or cream-colored flowers. An open umbel lasts for several days; the commercial observation in the catalog mentions approximately 7 days. According to some sources, the flowers are fragrant; we do not have a verified note for this batch and do not promise fragrance. Flowering depends on the plant’s maturity and growing conditions.

Identity. The “sp.” prefix indicates that the plant belongs to the genus Hoya, but has not been reliably identified to species level. In some collections, it also circulates as Hoya ischnopus aff. SV 422; the similarity does not justify a definitive identification and does not change the title.

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, fertilizing, propagation, and flowering, read the complete Hoya care guide.