Porcelain Flower

Family

Apocynaceae

Origin

Philippines

Description

Hoya curtisii has tiny, spade-shaped leaves that are olive-green in color, mottled with splashes of silver-blue variegation. Its leaves emerge densely on creeping vines which will form a dense mat over the soil before cascading down the sides of the pot. Like all Hoyas, the leaves, stems and flowers are thick and waxy.

The hoya curtisii produces webs of tiny fuzzy blooms once or twice a year. The unique flowers are typically white, yellow-green, or beige with a pink or red center. The flowers are very fragrant, with a citrusy or melon-like scent.

Environment

Easy to grow & don"t require much attention. Hoya do best in filtered light or with lots of artificial light in indoors.

Hoya plants don't ask for much, beyond the well-draining soil and the warm humid conditions ((similar to bromeliads and orchids)

They are epyphite, can be grown in orchid medium or light potting mix with lots of bark conditioner. Hoya like the security of a snug pot, and plants that are a bit root bound will flower more prolifically than those that are swimming around in a giant pot.

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds .

Landscape Use

It makes a nice hanging basket, but also does really well as a mounted plant