Hoya scortechinii 'Pink' Ø12cm

Hoya scortechinii with pink flowers is a rare species from the Apocynaceae family, native to Peninsular Malaysia, with elongated, lanceolate, intense-green waxy-glossy leaves. Spherical umbels of powdery pink star-shaped flowers, fragrant with notes of honey and citrus, appear in summer on mature plants. An elegant, resilient epiphytic Hoya, ideal for hanging pots. Growth and development Hoya scortechinii is a plant with moderate growth, faster than some velvet-leaved collector Hoyas, but slower than Hoya carnosa. Stems can reach 80-150 cm in indoor cultivation, making it ideal for hanging pots, wall baskets or vertical moss supports. The roots are adapted to epiphytism - they prefer airy, well-drained substrate and slightly snug pots. It is a plant with remarkable resistance to short periods of neglect, but rewards attentive care with abundance. Once established in its ideal environment, it produces new leaves throughout the growing season, and mature plants begin flowering 2-3 years after rooting. For a healthy and flowering plant, follow these requirements: Like all Hoya plants, scortechinii has a trailing habit and is among the easy-care species, ideal for hanging pots. Light: bright indirect, essential for inducing flowering. East- or west-facing windowsill is ideal; south-facing window only through filtering curtain. Temperature: optimal range 18-28°C; does not tolerate below 12°C. Slightly cooler nighttime temperatures (3-5°C) in spring stimulate flowering. Watering: moderate; let the substrate dry almost completely between waterings. Every 7-10 days in summer, every 2-3 weeks in winter. Humidity: 50-70% ideal; adapts to lower humidity as well. Weekly leaf misting stimulates growth and flowering. Substrate: airy, well-drained, for epiphytic or orchid plants - pine bark + perlite + sphagnum + activated charcoal. Fertilization: every 3-4 weeks during the growing season, with balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half. Higher phosphorus in spring stimulates flowering. Propagation: via stem cuttings with 2-3 nodes, rooted in water, moist sphagnum or perlite; spring and summer are optimal. Specifications Pot diameter: 12 cm Total height (incl. pot): 30 cm Flowering stage: No flowers