Hoya wibergiae (recently renamed verticillata) is a rare plant sought after by all plant enthusiasts. It is an indoor plant with fragrant flowers and elegant growth. It is easy to cultivate, making it suitable even for beginners, adding a natural, elegant touch to any bright corner of the home.
Care Instructions
- Prefers bright indirect light — a protected east or southeast-facing window is ideal.
- The substrate should be very light: fine pine bark (50%), perlite (30%), sphagnum moss (15%), and a little activated charcoal (5%).
- Water only when the substrate is almost completely dry — the thin leaves of this species are more sensitive to excessive moisture.
- During the warm period, water every 7-10 days. In winter, reduce watering to every 14-21 days and keep the temperature above 16°C.
- Ideal atmospheric humidity is 50-70%.
- Fertilize with diluted fertilizer at half strength once a month in spring and summer.
- Repot rarely, only every 3 years, preferably into slightly larger pots.
- Propagation is easy with stem cuttings of 2-3 nodes, rooted in moist sphagnum or water.
Hoya wibergiae is a plant that rewards careful care and patience but can discourage beginners. If this is your first Hoya, it is important to understand that growth is slow and the first flowering may take 1-2 years. However, once its growth rate is understood, it becomes a faithful plant that blooms year after year, offering its sweet fragrance every summer night.
To maximize flowering, give it a cooler resting period (15-18°C) for 4-6 weeks in winter, followed by the resumption of watering and fertilizing as temperatures rise. This simulation of the dry period in its natural environment triggers bud development and can double the number of flowers per season.
Specifications
- Pot diameter: 6 cm
- Total height (including pot): 10 cm
- Flowering stage: Without flowers
Dimensions
- Placement
- N/A
- Bonsai
- No
- Diameter
- 12 cm
Special Features
- Lighting
- N/A
- Watering
- Medium
- Resistance to Cold
- N/A
- Foliage
- N/A
- Terrarium
- No
- Aromatic
- No
Family
- Vine
- Hoya
Important information
Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.