Hoya patella 'Pink'

Hoya patella 'Pink' is a rare and highly distinctive Hoya from Papua New Guinea, prized for its unusual fuzzy foliage and beautiful pink, cup-shaped flowers. The leaves are thick and softly pubescent, often emerging with attractive reddish or rusty tones before maturing to deep green. Unlike the typical rounded Hoya flower clusters, H. patella can produce relatively few flowers at a time, with its broad, dish- or cup-shaped blooms appearing along the peduncles. The flowers are a striking soft to vivid pink, creating a beautiful contrast with the textured foliage. Its unusual flower shape, pubescent leaves, and preference for warm, humid conditions make 'Pink' a particularly desirable species for Hoya collectors.

Care Tips:

• Provide moderate to bright filtered light; avoid harsh afternoon sun.
• Keep temperatures warm, ideally around 21–27°C (70–80°F), as this species does not tolerate cold conditions well.
• Maintain moderate to high humidity, with good air circulation.
• Use a very airy, well-draining substrate such as orchid bark, perlite, and coco-based material.
• Allow the upper portion of the substrate to dry between waterings, but avoid prolonged complete dryness.
• Avoid overwatering, as the roots are susceptible to rot when kept constantly wet.
• A greenhouse, terrarium, or humidity cabinet can be particularly suitable for maintaining stable warmth and humidity.
• Do not remove old flower peduncles after blooming, as future flowers can develop from the same structures.