Philippine Hoya with canoe-shaped leaves and fragrant red-orange flowers

Hoya loheri is a gem among hoyas, first described by Kloppenburg in 1991. This delightful plant is native to the tropical climate of the Philippines, where it thrives under the canopy in lush forests. In its natural environment, it grows in fairly dry and shady conditions.

This is a great trailing plant with long, thin leaves that can grow up to 8 centimeters long and 1.5 centimeters wide. The leaves have a tendency to stand upright and curl lengthwise, giving them a canoe-like appearance. The species somewhat resembles H. kentiana but lacks the red-green edge on the leaf.

The plant needs to be quite mature before it blooms. The flowers are red-orange and relatively small, star-shaped, and sweetly fragrant. For some inexplicable reason, it tends not to be attacked by insects such as mealybugs or spider mites. The plant tolerates a lot of heat and drought; be careful not to overwater it.

Care

Thrives in bright, indirect light. Let the soil dry out between waterings; be careful with overwatering. Use well-drained, airy soil. Ideal temperature 18-26 degrees Celsius. Perfectly suited for hanging baskets where the canoe-shaped leaves can be shown off to their best advantage. Buy Hoya loheri online!