Hoya Latifolia

Hoya latifolia is a remarkable and rare plant species for indoors or in greenhouses. This climbing plant is the most special regarding to size; the leaves could grow out to around thirty centimeters in length. The leaves are oval-shaped, have a dark green color and lighter green parallel running nerves. Mature plants need supporting structure to guide its growth as they make a network of stems. The stems become woody with age. The plant flowers with large inflorescences that could reach around ten centimeters in diameter. Flowers are star-shaped and have a crème-white to pale pink coloration. The inside of the flower is normally more intensely colored. Every inflorescence gives way to around 200 or more flowers. The flowers produce a pleasant smell. Propagating this species is relatively easy; make cuttings of the stems with a couple of healthy leaves and let them root under warm conditions.