Hoya ‘Jennifer’ is part of the Apocynaceae family and is a slow-growing epiphyte thought to be a hybrid of H. incrassata and H. finlaysonii. It has light green, medium sized, rigid, elliptic leaves and exciting, darker-green veins across the leaves, much like its parent plant H. finlaysonii.
Hoya ‘Jennifer’ blooms in pendant clusters of about 30 flowers. The flowers are short lived but when open they are dainty and waxy, light yellow flowers with a darker yellow tip extending from dense, pinkish flower stalks. The scent is described as being floral or herbal, like jasmine, and they are known to re-bloom regularly under the right conditions.
Genus name is new Latin, named after Thomas Hoy ( c. 1750– c. 1821), English gardener. The hybrid’s specific name is of unknown origin.
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 shaded aspect would be a good spot.
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: 15-35°C.
Humidity Average humidity is fine for this plant, but I would recommend 60% and above to get the most out of your plant.
Hoya aren’t considered toxic, however, they may make your pet or child vomit if ingested, keep out of reach just to be safe.