🌟 Hoya 'Noona' – compact hybrid with fragrant yellow flowers scented like birthday cake

General description

• Charming hybrid: Cross between Hoya davidcummingii and Hoya heuschkeliana, combining the best traits of both parent species.
• Compact foliage: Small, oval to oblong leaves, deep dark green, thick and glossy, densely arranged on delicate stems.
• Spectacular yellow flowers: Produces clusters of star-shaped, yellow, cup-shaped flowers with a sweet and spicy fragrance – described as "birthday cake" or "cake batter".
• Vigorous growth: Mini hoya with exceptional hybrid vigor, grows fast and easily, ideal for beginners and collectors alike.
• Trailing habit: Compact vine that can be trained on a support or left to hang elegantly in hanging baskets.

How to care for Hoya 'Noona'

• Light: Bright indirect light (5-8 hours daily). A little direct morning sun encourages flowering, but avoid intense sun that can burn delicate leaves.
• Watering: Let substrate dry almost completely between waterings. Does not tolerate excess water – a pot with excellent drainage is essential.
• Soil: Very draining and aerated substrate – epiphytic mix with bark, perlite and organic matter.
• Temperature: Minimum 18°C, preferably 20-28°C. Appreciates constant warmth and does not tolerate cold drafts.
• Humidity: Medium to high humidity (50-70%) promotes healthy growth, but adapts to household humidity (40-50%).
• Growth rate: Fast and vigorous growth thanks to hybrid vigor – one of the easiest hoyas to grow!

Why choose Hoya 'Noona'?

Hoya 'Noona' is the perfect choice for those wanting a compact hoya that's easy to care for with spectacular flowering. Its fragrant yellow flowers with cake-like aroma bring a note of sweetness and joy to any collection. Being a robust hybrid with exceptional vigor, this plant is ideal for beginners wanting a first successful experience with hoyas, but also for experienced collectors who appreciate compact and floriferous varieties.

The plant can be trained on a small support or left to hang in a hanging basket, creating a delicate decorative effect. The dense and compact foliage, combined with abundant and fragrant flowers, transforms it into a perfect houseplant for smaller spaces or for creating vertical compositions. The sweet and spicy fragrance of the flowers – often compared to fresh cake batter aroma – is a delightful bonus that will enchant the senses.

With minimal care and patience, Hoya 'Noona' will bloom several times a year, bringing color and fragrance to your home. Each inflorescence is a reward for consistent care, transforming this plant into a pleasant and rewarding companion.