Latin name: Hoya waymaniae
Common name: Waymaniae Hoya 🍃
Originating from lowland forests of Borneo, this trailing epiphyte shows slender to slightly wavy, leathery leaves with soft silver “cloud” flecking along the surface. In bright light, foliage can blush red-bronze at the edges, creating elegant contrast on cascading vines.
FLOWER DETAILS
Clusters (umbels) of small, star-shaped, waxy flowers in warm tones—orange to yellow corollas with deeper centers. Texture is porcelain-like and glossy; fragrance is sweet and dessert-like, especially noticeable in the evening, adding a cozy, intimate feel to the room.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
☀️ Light: Bright, indirect light; brief gentle morning sun helps color without scorching. Avoid harsh midday rays.
💧 Water: Allow 60–80% of the mix to dry before watering thoroughly; reduce in winter. Do not let the pot sit in water.
🌡️ Humidity: Prefers 50–70%; tolerates average indoor humidity but flowers better when humidity is higher.
🪴 Soil: Very airy, fast-draining mix (orchid bark + perlite + chunky coco/peat).
🏺 Potting: Slightly root-bound is best; use a pot with ample drainage. Provide a hoop/trellis or let it trail. Repot every 1–2 years.
🌱 Growth rate: ~10–20 cm (4–8 in) per 6 months in bright conditions.
🐾 Pet friendly: Yes — generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT?
Silver “cloud” speckling and occasional red blush give nuanced, collector-worthy foliage.
Trailing habit is perfect for shelves, hanging planters, and bright office corners.
Low water needs and forgiving nature fit busy schedules.
Rewarding, fragrant wax blooms with patience and good light.
AT ORANGE’S HOME
We love how ‘Cloudy Sky’ tumbles over a warm terracotta rim, catching light on its soft silver flecks. It brings a quiet, graceful rhythm to a windowsill—calm, elegant, and endlessly soothing to look at.