Hoya sp. UT-248 - fragrant flowers

Hoya sp. UT-248 is a collector's Hoya maintained under a horticultural code, without a published species name that we can confirm. It is sold for the flowering observed in plants distributed under this label: dense umbels with fragrant orange-burgundy flowers that last up to 7 days. The color may vary depending on light and microclimate. The UT-248 code remains a commercial traceability reference, not a botanical species.

Horticultural identity. The abbreviation “sp.” indicates that the plant belongs to the genus Hoya, but it has not been reliably identified at species level. UT-248 is a collection code, not a scientific name. In the absence of a taxonomic publication, the label is not converted into a species, synonym, or cultivar. The claim that it is a recently discovered species from Thailand could not be independently confirmed.

Foliage and growth. The commercial value of this accession comes primarily from its flowers, not from publicly documented diagnostic foliage. The shape, size, and leaf pattern may vary between batches because the botanical identity has not been established. The vines can be trained on a support or left to trail, as with most collector Hoyas.

Flowers and fragrance. On plants sold under the UT-248 label, the flowers appear in dense, almost spherical umbels. The corolla is salmon-orange or orange-burgundy, while the corona is darker and burgundy. The flowers are commercially reported to last up to 7 days. Their color is influenced by light and microclimate. The flowers are fragrant; the scent profile has not been botanically documented for this accession.

Commercial details. The ceramic 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.