Hoya Macrophylla Borneo – A living masterpiece of the jungle 🌿🌺

Hoya Macrophylla Borneo is a potted indoor plant. In the heart of the Borneo jungle, Hoya Macrophylla grows on tree trunks or hanging under the canopy of trees, absorbing nutrients from the air and rain. Its oval leaves, 14-25 cm long and 4.5-11 cm wide, are thick, glossy, deep green, with prominent veins that appear sculpted. Under strong light, the edges can take on reddish hues, and some varieties have cream or pink variegations. As a vine, it can reach 1.8-2 meters indoors, making it perfect for hanging baskets or decorative supports. After 2-3 years, under ideal conditions, it blooms with clusters of 20-40 star-shaped, pale pink or white flowers with darker crowns, giving off a sweet, chocolate or vanilla scent, especially at night. Easy to care for, this Hoya requires indirect light and well-drained, alkaline soil, making it a sublime choice for exotic plant enthusiasts.

The art of care:
- Light: Place it in indirect near an east or south-facing window with a curtain. It tolerates morning sun, but avoid direct rays that can scorch the leaves.
- Water: Water when the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, every 10-14 days. A pot with excellent drainage prevents wet roots, which are fatal for epiphytes. - Humidity: It prefers 60-80% humidity, but tolerates 40-50%. A humidifier or grouping with other plants helps in dry homes. - Temperature: Keep between 18-27°C, avoiding cold below 12°C C or drafts. - Soil and nutrients: Choose an alkaline substrate with perlite, orchid bark, and limestone (e.g., crushed eggshells). Fertilize monthly in spring and summer with a liquid orchid fertilizer, diluted by half.

Hoya macrophylla Borneo is a plant that bears the mark of the jungle, with dramatic leaves and flowers that conceal a nocturnal fragrance. Robust and elegant, this rare Hoya transforms any space into a corner of tropical paradise. Whether you are an experienced collector or a novice in love with greenery, Hoya macrophylla Borneo will captivate your senses with its regal allure.