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The leaves are elongated, slightly curved, and leathery in texture, forming dense, trailing vines. Their green centres are accented by dark maroon or burgundy borders, giving the plant an elegant, two-toned appearance. When mature, Hoya wayetii produces clusters (umbels) of small, star-shaped flowers. These blooms are deep pink to maroon with a glossy texture and emit a sweet, honey-like fragrance, especially in the evening.
Compact and eye-catching, Hoya wayetii is ideal for hanging planters or trailing from high shelves, where its cascading vines and colourful foliage can be admired in full. Its a rewarding and low-maintenance plant, perfect for both beginners and collectors.
Thrives in bright, indirect light. Some gentle morning or late-afternoon sun enhances the red leaf margins and encourages flowering. Avoid prolonged, harsh midday sunlight, which can scorch the foliage.
Water when the top 23 cm of soil feels dry. As a semi-succulent, Hoya wayetii stores water in its leaves, so it prefers to dry slightly between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot. Reduce watering in winter.
Temperature: Prefers warmth, 1828C. Keep above 15C and protect from draughts.
Humidity: Enjoys moderate to high humidity (6080%). Average household humidity is usually sufficient, but mist occasionally in dry environments.
Use a loose, well-draining epiphytic mix orchid bark, perlite, coco husk, and a little peat-free compost are ideal. Hoyas bloom best when slightly root-bound, so only repot every 23 years.
Feed every 46 weeks in spring and summer with a high-potassium fertiliser to promote flowering. Stop feeding in winter.
Trim vines lightly to manage shape and encourage branching. Do not remove flower peduncles (spurs), as Hoyas rebloom from the same points each season.
A moderate grower that can reach 11.5 metres long when trailing. Mature plants produce flowers regularly in warm, bright conditions.
No flowers: Insufficient light or removal of flower spurs.
Yellowing leaves: Overwatering or poor drainage.
Wrinkled leaves: Prolonged underwatering.
Pests: Occasionally mealybugs, aphids, or spider mites.
Native to the Philippines, Hoya wayetii is one of the most elegant species in the genus, admired for its narrow, red-edged foliage and clusters of fragrant, long-lasting blooms. Like other Hoyas, its long-lived, easy to care for, and excellent at adding texture and colour to plant displays.
Quick Care Summary
Light: Bright, indirect; tolerates gentle sun
Water: Allow topsoil to dry slightly; avoid waterlogging
Temperature: 1828C; protect below 15C
Humidity: Moderate to high (6080%)
Soil: Loose, airy epiphytic mix
Feed: Every 46 weeks in spring/summer
Growth: Trailing or hanging plant, up to 1.5 m; green leaves with red margins; deep pink fragrant flowers
