Hoya vitellinoides is part of the Apocynaceae family and its native range is Sumatra to Java where it grows as a climbing epiphyte or lithophyte in the wet tropical biome. It was first described in Blumea in 1950 and is considered a fairly vigorous plant under the right conditions. Leaves are large and broadly ovate with visible venation, leaf blades are essentially flat but edges and tips often curl under. Some think Hoya vitellinoides is synonymous with H. meredithii but they remain classified as separate species.
9cm potted plant in a coco husk plug with coco coir, coco chips, perlite and pine bark. We do not recommend removing the plant from the coco husk plug.
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Hoya vitellinoides is part of the Finlaysonii complex, their flowers are similar; yellow reflexed corona lobes, the corolla are creamy yellow. The flowers are short lived, usually between two and six days but this plant is typically a repeat bloomer.
Genus name is new Latin, named after Thomas Hoy ( c. 1750– c. 1821), English gardener. Specific epithet comes from the Latin vitellinus meaning deep yellow, like egg yolk.
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.