Hoya latifolia sp. Sarawak

Hoya latifolia is part of the Apocynaceae family and its native range is Myanmar to W. Malesia.

Hoya sp. Sarawak isn’t a species, it is geographical designation, this means it’s an unidentified species found in Sarawak which is incidentally also the primary collection site for H. latifolia.

This epiphytic climber produces large glabrous leaves, they are broadly ovate and very fleshy, light-dark green and will turn red-maroon when sunstressed. Hoya latifolia is generally found very high up in the sunny spots of the canopy, having climbed its way up host trees. It has persistent peduncles and in its native range will bloom frequently. 

Genus name is new Latin, named after Thomas Hoy ( c. 1750– c. 1821), English gardener. Hoya latifolia was named by G. Don in 1838, the specific epithet means ‘broad-leaved’ in Latin.

12cm potted plant in a coco husk plug with coco coir, coco chips, perlite and pine bark. We do not recommend removing the plant from the coco husk plug.

Hoya aren’t considered toxic, however, they may make your pet or child vomit if ingested, keep out of reach just to be safe.

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Light: Bright indirect light, meaning the plant sees the sun for 0-4 hours per day - this could be through trees or a translucent curtain, it’s important for the plant to see the sky in order to thrive. An east-facing window is usually a good spot. This plant will sunstress when exposed to direct light.

Water: Allow the majority of the mix to dry out as the mix is traditionally quite chunky, water will usually flow through quite easily. Be sure to thoroughly moisten the substrate.

Potting mix: Our potting mix would be ideal with some added coco chips.

Fertilising: Feed your plant every few waterings during the growing season or when you observe active growth. You can dilute fertiliser to half the recommended amount but never add more.

Temperature: 21-35˚C and above. 

Humidity: Hoya prefer higher humidity, between 60-80% - they definitely grow better with higher humidity.

Hoya aren’t considered toxic, however, they may make your pet or child vomit if ingested, keep out of reach just to be safe.