Porcelain Flower

Family

Apocynaceae

Origin

Philippines

Description

Hoya excavata is an evergreen climber with thick, succulent-like leaves and trailing vines. Its leaves have a unique texture, resembling crumpled paper, and a deep green color. This plant produces clusters of star-shaped flowers that vary in color, typically ranging from deep red and pink flowers. 

The flowers, rich of nectar, emit an intense fragrance of vanilla and last about two weeks on the plant.

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