Hoya finlaysonii

Botanical Name: Hoya finlaysonii

Native Region/Environment: Malaysia, South Thailand, Borneo and Australia

Sun/Light: Bright indirect light or mild direct morning light.

Temperature:  Ideal temperatures are between 65 and 95F.

Water:  prefers consistent moisture.  Prone to root rot if left in standing water.

Soil:  Porous, well draining fertile soil.

Growth Pattern:  Trailing, twining evergreen perennial vine ideal for baskets or elevated pots.

Mature Size:  Able to grow several feet high on a trellis and will grow longer vines when cascading from a pot or hanging basket. Occasional pruning will result in a fuller plant.

Attributes:  Considered a rare hoya for collections. Firm elliptical emerald green leaves with pronounced olive green veins and blossoms with a cinnamon aroma. 

Small root systems relative to potential plant size.  Low maintenance.  Very long lasting blooms. Do not remove peduncles (flower stalks) after blooming-hoya rebloom from the same peduncles which will increase in length after each successive bloom.

Attractor:  Flowers are laden with abundant sweet nectar that attract hummingbirds, bees, butterflies and moths.

Pot:  4"