Hoya Finlaysonii

Scientific name

Hoya finlaysonii

General description

Hoya finlaysonii is a species highly prized for its thick, oval, and strongly veined leaves. The contrast between the dark green of the veins and the lighter green of the leaf blade creates an almost marbled or geometric pattern, which is the hallmark of this variety. It is an elegant climbing or trailing plant, sought after in Hoya collections.

Origin

Native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, where it grows as an epiphyte on trees.

Interview

• Light : bright indirect light; good brightness accentuates the veins.

• Watering : water when the substrate is almost dry; sensitive to excess water.

• Humidity : moderate to high; prefers a mild and slightly humid atmosphere.

• Temperature : between 18 and 27 °C; avoid the cold.

• Substrate : very well-draining mix (bark, perlite, coconut fiber), ideal for hoyas.

Specific advice

• Perfect on a trellis or suspended.

• Keep the flower peduncles: they bloom again every year.

• Strong but filtered light enhances the pronounced pattern of the leaves.

• This plant is non-toxic to humans and animals.