Hoya UT248 6445

🌿 Meet the Hoya UT248 6445, a stunning tropical climber from the Apocynaceae family that's steadily gaining attention among collectors. This Hoya species hails from Southeast Asian rainforests, where it naturally clings to trees and thrives in dappled light. It's best suited for intermediate growers who appreciate plants that reward patience with unique foliage and eventual blooms. Here's a fun fact: many Hoyas produce fragrant flowers that smell sweetest at night, attracting pollinators in their native habitat.
FOLIAGE AND GROWTH HABIT
This climbing Hoya develops thick, succulent leaves that curve slightly along their length. The foliage has a rich green colour with subtle silver flecking that catches the light beautifully. Leaves feel waxy and firm to the touch, a characteristic trait that helps the plant retain moisture. As it matures, it produces long vines that can be trained upward on a trellis or allowed to cascade from a hanging basket.
FLOWER DETAILS
The blooms emerge in tight clusters, displaying star-shaped flowers with a creamy white or pale pink hue. Each flower has a waxy texture similar to the leaves, and many report a sweet, honey-like fragrance that intensifies in the evening. The visual impact is delicate yet eye-catching, especially when multiple clusters bloom at once. Flowering typically happens once or twice a year when the plant reaches maturity, usually after two to three years of growth. To encourage blooming, provide bright indirect light, avoid moving the plant once buds form, and let it slightly dry out between waterings during the growing season.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
🌞 Light: Bright indirect light works best, though it tolerates some morning sun. Aim for 6-8 hours of filtered light daily.
💧 Water: Water thoroughly when the top two inches of soil feel dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summer and every 14-21 days in winter. Bottom watering works well to avoid wetting the leaves.
🌡️ Humidity: Prefers 50-70% humidity but adapts to average home conditions around 40%.
🪴 Soil: A chunky, well-draining mix with perlite, orchid bark, and peat or coco coir provides ideal aeration.
🏺 Potting: Use a pot with drainage holes, slightly snug rather than oversized. Terracotta or plastic both work. Repot every 2-3 years in spring.
🌱 Growth rate: Slow to moderate. Expect 15-30 cm of new growth in the first year, with mature vines reaching 1.5-2 metres over several years.
👩‍🌾 Fertilizing: Feed monthly from spring through early fall with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. Skip fertilizing in winter.
🐾 Pet friendly: No, Hoyas contain compounds that can cause mild stomach upset if ingested by cats or dogs. Keep out of reach of curious pets.
WHERE TO PUT IT
This Hoya thrives in bright rooms like living rooms, bedrooms, or home offices near east or west-facing windows. It does well on plant stands with a small trellis or in hanging planters where vines can drape naturally. Avoid placing it in low-light corners, drafty hallways, or directly beside heating vents, as inconsistent conditions can stress the plant and prevent flowering.