Porcelain Flower
Family
Apocynaceae
Origin
Philippines
Description
The Hoya Surigaoensis Plant is known for its vigorous growth and striking star-shaped blooms. Its medium to large green leaves are veined and clustered in umbels, while its flowers have a yellow corolla and white centre, giving them a unique waxy appearance. Blooming occurs in summer, but with proper care, it may bloom multiple times a year indoors. These fragrant flowers, measuring about 1cm in diameter, can last up to 7 days.
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