Hoya Scortechinii

Hoya scortechinii is a true gem among houseplant collectors—a delicate, tropical beauty native to Malaysia and southern Thailand.

– It grows wild as an epiphyte in humid tropical forests, twining around trees in shady conditions.
– Named after Benedict Scortechini, an Italian botanist who studied the flora of Southeast Asia.
– It produces long, flexible shoots, ideal for trellising or as a hanging plant.
– The leaves are narrow, lanceolate, dark green, with delicate veining and sometimes a burgundy tint at the edges.
– The flowers are clustered in spherical umbels (10-25), cream with a purple center, velvety, and fragrant in the evening.
– It blooms readily even as a young plant, provided it has a bright location and stable conditions. – Soil: Light and airy—a mixture of coconut chips, perlite, sphagnum moss, and bark.
– Watering: Moderate—it’s better to over-dry than over-water, as the thin leaves quickly lose moisture.
– Humidity: Prefers 60–80%, but also tolerates indoor conditions.
– Light: Bright, diffused; too much sun can scorch the leaves.
– Temperature: Ideally 20–26°C; cooler nights can stimulate flowering.

– Not very popular, making it unique in collections.
– Easy to grow if provided with the right conditions.
– Perfect for lovers of subtle elegance and tropical interior design.

The plant is sold in a pot with a diameter of 11 cm. Plant height measured with the pot is approx. 20- 25 cm.