Hoya ‘Sunrise’

Hoya sunrise is an epiphytic cultivar that was bred in 1992, it’s ancestors are Hoya obscura and Hoya lacunose spp. pallidiflora. Hoya plants are also known as the porcelain flowers and as wax plants. Hoya sunrise will produce beautiful light pink coloured and fragrant flowers, but only if it is exposed to sufficient bright indirect light. Hoya sunrise is a real climber, so it will definitely like some support during its growth. The waxy leaves of Hoya sunrise have an impressive colouration with clearly visible veins, but the leaves are rather sensitive to light stress. If they receive enough sunlight the leaves can even become purple to reddish which will emphasizes the veins even more. According to Araflora Hoya sunrise can best placed at a south-facing window, however a window facing the east or west will also be fine.