Porcelain Flower
Family
Apocynaceae
Origin
Philippines
Description
Hoya heuschkeliana 'yellow' bear gorgeous small yellow spherical flowers that smell like butterscotch.The leaves vary in size and can be 3-7 cm long and 2-3 cm wide. The leaves get bigger and thinner when grown in a humid climate. Normally the leaves are rather thick, a little curved, lighter green underneath than on the top and they can get quite red when grown in full sunlight. The leaves are normally smaller when grown in full sun; only about 1-3 cm long and 1-2 cm wide.
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
