Hoya sigillatis 'Round Leaf' (Wide form, AH001)

Hoya sigillatis 'Round Leaf' (Wide form, AH001) is the label for a form with broader, rounder leaves than the species' usual narrow clone. AH001, Round Leaf, and Wide form are lot descriptors. The green foliage is covered with silver splash. In bright light, the blades may develop burgundy tones. The growth habit is pendent or climbing. The flowers are small, apricot-orange, and fragrant. Flowering depends on the plant's maturity and growing conditions.

Foliage and growth. Compared with the species' narrow form, this lot has broader, almost rounded blades, with dense silver splash on a green background. The intensity of the markings varies from leaf to leaf. In bright light, burgundy or bronze tones may appear; black margins are not guaranteed. Cream-white. The growth habit remains vining, and the plant is also suitable for hanging.

Flowers and fragrance. The umbels bear small, reflexed flowers. The corolla is apricot-orange, while the corona tends toward yellow. The flowers last on the plant for approximately one week; this is not guaranteed for every lot. The fragrance is described as having caramel or butterscotch notes, ranging from subtle to clearly perceptible. Intensity varies. Flowering depends on the plant's maturity and growing conditions.

Identity. The accepted botanical name is Hoya sigillatis T.Green, published in 2004. The species is endemic to Sabah, on the island of Borneo. The epithet refers to the numerous markings on the leaves. Before publication, it circulated as sp. Distinct from the Taiwan lot and from mature specimens of the same lot. The title remains unchanged.

The price is for one potted plant. Specimens may have leaves with defects caused by handling or international transport.

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.