🌸 Hoya Panchoi – delicate floral and compact leaves for collection - indoor potted plant

General description

Hoya panchoi is a rare, compact species native to the Philippines, commonly marketed as Hoya panchoi IML 0228 (sometimes identified as Hoya bilobata IML 228). It is notable for its small, round leaves (≈4 cm x 2 cm), lime green with dark purple edges. Under strong light, the edges turn reddish.

• The flowers are very small (≈3 mm), red with orange corolla, sweet fragrance
• Compact inflorescences with up to 20 flowers
• Neat and adaptable habit: it is a moderately growing hoya with a trailing habit, suitable for hanging pots or window boxes.

How to care for Hoya Panchoi

• Light: Prefers strong indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, but provide a bright space to encourage flowering.
• Watering: Water moderately after the top layer of soil has dried. The substrate must be well-drained to prevent moisture accumulation.
• Soil: Specific mixture for Hoya—aerated, with bark, perlite, peat, and a small amount of topsoil.
• Temperature and humidity: Prefers between 18–28°C, with moderate humidity. Grows well in apartment conditions.
• Propagation: Through stem cuttings with nodes, placed in water or moist substrate, in diffused light.

🔖 Associated names

Hoya panchoi IML 0228 is the accepted name in collections; the commercial form is sometimes Hoya bilobata IML 228.

Why choose Hoya Panchoi?

It is an excellent choice for collectors of rare Hoyas and lovers of plants with delicate flowers. The fragrant flowers, combined with the succulent leaves, make Hoya panchoi a discreet and refined tropical gem.