Flecked Leaf Hoya

Family

Apocynaceae

Origin

Malaysia

Description

Hoya sigillatis is also known by the name Red Wax Plant is a small, epiphytic climber with branching stems, up to 2 m long.

The leaf blade is elliptic to oblong, measuring up to 6 x 1.5 cm, thick and fleshy with acute apex, and no visible venation. The leaf surface is dull green with silvery to white markings. When grown in bright light, the leaves will emerge burgundy red.

The inflorescence is flat, around 5 cm in diameter, each cluster consists of up to 20 flowers. Flower is 7 - 10 mm in diameter, apricot-orange in color with yellow centers.

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