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Hoya dolichosparte is a striking epiphytic vine hailing from Sulawesi, Indonesia. It features long, slender woody stems adorned with glossy, ovate to elliptical leaves (up to 15 cm long) that can develop a warm tan tint under bright light. This robust climber thrives in semi-hydro or airy potting mixes, and while it’s rewarding when blooming, its foliage alone brings tropical elegance to indoor collections.
🌸 Flower Details
Blooms in flat umbels of 15–40 star-shaped flowers; each flower is ~7–12 mm wide, with pale yellowish-green to creamy petals and a distinct red/pink center Steve's Leaves+11World of Succulents+11World of Succulents+11Wikipedia.
Flowers are lightly fragrant and may bloom repeatedly from mature stems.
There are rare pink-flowered forms that show a soft blush hue bolangplantgarden.com+1bolangplantgarden.com+1.
🌞 Care Instructions
| Needs | Best Practices |
|---|---|
| Light | Bright, indirect light with some morning or evening sun to enhance foliage colour. |
| Water | Allow top layers of the mix to dry before soaking again; use fast-draining or semi-hydro mediums. |
| Humidity | Prefers 60–80% humidity; mist regularly or use a humidifier. |
| Temperature | Thrives between 18–28 °C (64–82 °F); protect below 12 °C. |
| Blooming Tip | Retain old peduncles to encourage reblooming; high light and humidity improve bloom frequency. |
💚 Highlights
Bold tropical foliage with strong veining and occasional sun-stress colour.
Flat clusters of delicately scented star flowers in yellow-green to cream; rare pink variations add novelty.
A vigorous vine with lush presence; ideal for hobbyists and collectors.
📦 Shipping Info
Ships bare-root only, carefully protected to preserve its roots and structure.