Porcelain Flower

Family

Apocynaceae

Origin

Indonesia

Description

Hoya Myrmecopa purple have thickly succulent leaves, measuring 6 cm x 2.5 cm, in emerald green which take on reddish hues in elevated light levels. In the wild it climbs trees and scrambles over rocks, growing continuously and reaching lengths of 20 feet(6 m) or more.

Twenty or more star shaped flowers up to 1.5 cm across, per umbel , tiny revolute; 0.6 cm (15/64″); the corolla is purplish pink and the corona is white with red center; up to 15 flowers per umbel; mild scent.

Environment

Easy to grow & don't require much attention. Hoya do best in filtered light or with lots of artificial light in indoors.

Hoya plants don't ask for much, beyond the well-draining soil and the warm humid conditions (similar to bromeliads and orchids)

They are epyphite, can be grown in orchid medium or light potting mix with lots of bark conditioner. Hoya like the security of a snug pot, and plants that are a bit root bound will flower more prolifically than those that are swimming around in a giant pot.

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds .

Landscape Use

It makes a nice hanging basket, but also does really well as a mounted plant