🌿 Hoya manipurensis – small cordate leaves and fragrant yellow tubular flowers

🌱 General descriptionă

Hoya manipurensis is a species native to the Manipur region (India, South Asia), known for its small heart-shaped leaves (cordate), about 1 cm, with a glossy appearance and slightly succulent texture. The plant grows as a creeper, but sometimes can have an erect habit, with compact stems. The flowers appear in clusters, tubular, light yellow, similar to those of the genus Dischidia, sometimes fragrant and lasting up to three weeks.

✨ What makes it special?

• Small, heart-shaped leaves, compact and delicate.
• Tubular, creamy yellow inflorescences, lasting, with a discreet floral fragrance, appreciated in the evening or at night.
• Robust species, adapted to filtered light and moderate to high humidity.
• A taxonomically interesting hybrid: it was previously classified as Micholitzia obcordata or Dischidia obcordata before being confirmed as Hoya.

📌 Synonyms and associated codes

• Hoya manipurensis Hook.f. – recognized botanical name.
• Previously identified as Micholitzia obcordata or Dischidia obcordata until upon confirmation of the current taxon.
• There are no documented IML codes in accessible sources.

💧 Hoya manipurensis care

• Light: prefers bright, indirect, filtered light (ideally near a bright window, without strong direct sunlight).
• Watering: moderate; the substrate should dry out partially before the next watering. Too much water can cause root rot.
• Substrate: light, aerated and drained – epiphytic mix with bark, perlite and peat.
• Temperature – humidity: ideal – between 16–28 °C, with humidity 50–70 % – feels good in slightly humid environments.
• Fertilization: moderate fertilization During the growing season, preferably products that are low in nitrogen and rich in phosphorus and potassium.

🌟 Who is it suitable for?

An excellent choice for lovers of rare and elegant plants, especially those who appreciate small foliage and fragrant flowers. It is well suited for those who want to create humid mini-greenhouses, hanging pot decorations or bright vertical supports.