Porcelain Flower

Family

Apocynaceae

Origin

Philippines 

Description

The Hoya imperialis ‘Palawan’ Plant is a rare and exquisite variety. It boasts beautiful soft pink and blush cream flowers with delicate speckling and a pale white center. Its enormous, waxy blooms have five thick, pointed petals and are arranged in a circular cluster. The plant's thin, wiry stems have small aerial roots that aid in rooting in the substrate. Leaves are broad and dark green with a leathery texture.

In warmer climates, it blooms from spring to late summer, and in consistently humid, tropical conditions it can even flower year-round.

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