Hoya sp. Indonesia 6363

🌿 The Hoya sp. Indonesia 6363 is a rare climbing tropical plant from the Apocynaceae family, native to the humid forests of Indonesia. This uncommon species captivates collectors with its distinctive foliage and rewarding care requirements that suit intermediate growers. In its natural habitat, it climbs trees and rocks, seeking dappled light beneath the canopy. A fun fact: like many Hoyas, this plant can live for decades and often blooms more profusely as it matures, making it a long-term companion worth the patience.
FOLIAGE AND GROWTH HABIT
This Hoya grows as a climbing vine that benefits from support like a trellis or moss pole. The leaves are thick and succulent-like, oval to lanceolate in shape, with a smooth, waxy texture. Leaf colour ranges from deep green to olive tones, sometimes showing subtle veining. The compact growth habit makes it suitable for smaller spaces while still providing visual interest as it matures.
FLOWER DETAILS
The flowers appear in rounded clusters, typically displaying creamy white to pale pink petals with a contrasting burgundy or red centre. Each bloom has a waxy, almost porcelain-like appearance and emits a light, sweet fragrance that intensifies in the evening. The aesthetic appeal lies in the clustered arrangement and intricate petal structure. Flowering usually occurs once or twice annually when the plant receives adequate light and remains undisturbed. To encourage blooming, provide bright indirect light, avoid repotting too frequently, and allow the plant to slightly dry between waterings during cooler months.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
🌞 Light: Bright indirect light for 6-8 hours daily. Can tolerate some direct morning sun but avoid harsh afternoon rays
💧 Water: Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce frequency in winter. Water at the base, avoiding leaves, using room-temperature water
🌡️ Humidity: Prefers 50-70% humidity but adapts to average home levels around 40-50%
🪴 Soil: Well-draining mix with orchid bark, perlite, and peat or coco coir for aeration and moisture retention
🏺 Potting: Use a small to medium pot with drainage holes, preferably terracotta or plastic. Repot every 2-3 years or when rootbound, as Hoyas bloom better when slightly pot-bound
🌱 Growth rate: Slow to moderate. Expect 10-20 cm of growth in 6 months, 30-50 cm annually. Mature vines can reach 1-2 metres indoors with support
👩‍🌾 Fertilizing: Feed monthly during spring and summer with diluted balanced liquid fertilizer. Reduce to every 6-8 weeks in fall and winter
🐾 Pet friendly: No. Hoyas contain compounds that may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested by cats or dogs, though toxicity is generally low
WHERE TO PUT IT
Place this Hoya in a bright living room, bedroom, or home office where it can receive filtered light near an east or west-facing window. It works well on shelves with trailing support or mounted on walls with climbing structures. Avoid placing it in dim corners, bathrooms with low light, or near cold drafts from windows and air conditioning vents, as these conditions can stunt growth and prevent flowering.