Porcelain Flower

Family

Apocynaceae

Origin

Philippines 

Description

Hoya cv. Jennifer is thought to be a hybrid of incrassata X finlaysonii. It has spectacular, thick leaves with prominent veins, which can reach the size of 20 cm.

The flowers are white/cream with red edges, pleasant fragrance and a lifespan of 4-5 days, but in optimal conditions the plant reblooms frequently.

It is a relatively slow growing plant. It has a habit of stagnating in the cold season.

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