🪴 Hoya erythrina – Rare Collector’s Wax Plant | Exotic Indoor Vine
🌿 Product Description:
Hoya erythrina is a rare, exotic vining plant native to Southeast Asia, prized for its thick, veined green leaves and ability to produce beautiful, fragrant star-shaped blooms. When mature and well cared for, it produces clusters of rosy-pink to pale red flowers with a sweet scent, typical of the Hoya genus.
With its bold foliage and floral display, Hoya erythrina is a must-have for collectors and Hoya enthusiasts. It grows well indoors in bright light and adds a lush, tropical vibe to any space—whether grown in a hanging basket or trained on a trellis.
🌱 Care Guide – Hoya erythrina
Light: Bright, indirect sunlight is ideal. A few hours of morning sun helps promote flowering.
Water: Let the top 2–4 cm of soil dry between waterings. Avoid overwatering.
Humidity: Prefers medium to high humidity (50–70%). Regular misting helps in dry environments.
Soil: Use a well-draining mix—cactus soil with orchid bark and perlite is ideal.
Temperature: Grows best in 18–28°C. Avoid cold drafts and frost.
Fertilizer: Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced or bloom-boosting fertilizer.
Growth Habit: Vining and trailing. Suitable for hanging baskets or climbing frames.
Blooming: Produces pinkish to red fragrant blooms in warm, bright conditions when mature.
Toxicity: Non-toxic to pets, but not meant for ingestion.
🧠 Fun Fact:
The species name erythrina comes from the Greek word for “red”, referencing its beautiful reddish-pink flower clusters.