Hoya retusa (Grass Leafed Hoya) D6

Hoya retusa, sold here as Grass Leafed Hoya D6, is an accepted botanical species native to western India and the eastern Himalayas. Its linear, flat, very narrow foliage, clustered along slender stems, creates an airy, almost grass-like silhouette. The flowers are star-shaped, with a white corolla and burgundy-red corona; they appear singly or in very small clusters. The fragrance is faint, with a subtle lemon note.

Identity and origin. The accepted name is Hoya retusa Dalzell, published in 1852. The species grows as an epiphytic subshrub in humid tropical biomes. Grass Leafed Hoya is a descriptive commercial name.

Foliage and growth. The foliage consists of matte green, linear, flat, very narrow leaves. The tip is retuse, meaning slightly indented, a characteristic that gave the species its name. The leaves grow in clusters along slender shoots and create the grass-like appearance associated with the Grass Leafed label. The length of the leaf blades varies from one shoot to another.

Flowers and fragrance. The flowers appear singly or a few together, rather than in large umbels. The corolla is white, sometimes slightly velvety, while the corona has a burgundy-red hue. The fragrance is faint and lightly citrusy. Its intensity may vary from one flowering episode to another.

The decorative 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.