Hoya sp. Aceh 'Jungle Queen' – hoya with huge, thin leaves, originating from the forests of Aceh

General description

Hoya sp. Aceh 'Jungle Queen' is a commercial form of hoya collected from the Aceh area (Sumatra), recognized for its very large, thin, smooth leaves, with strongly pronounced veins. The name indicates a Hoya sp., i.e. a species înot yet declaredî and not officially described in the botanical literature. I know of no documented botanical details about this species or its flowers; the description below is based strictly on the visible characteristics of the plant and general information about the genus Hoya.

The plant forms relatively thin vines, with fairly long internodes, on which develop ovate to elliptical leaves, much larger than most indoor hoyas. The leaves are medium to dark green, with a thick central vein and well-defined lateral veins, which create a a pronounced pattern on their surface. The texture is rather thin and flexible, not thick and succulent, which indicates a preference for higher ambient humidity and filtered light, similar to tropical forest conditions.

Characteristics

• Commercial form of Hoya sp. from the Aceh area (Sumatra), undescribed species official.
• Very large, ovate-elliptical leaves, medium green to dark green, with strongly highlighted veins.
• Thin leaf texture, specific to understory hoyas, which appreciate atmospheric humidity.
• Thin vines with long internodes, suitable for growing on a support or left to droop.
• Plant intended for hoya collections with large leaves and an exotic appearance.

Care

• Light: bright indirect medium to strong; avoid direct intense sun, which can burn the thin leaves.
• Watering: moderate; allow the substrate to dry out partially between waterings, without allowing complete drying or excess water.
• Substrate: very well drained and aerated, of the hoya mix type (fibrous peat, perlite, bark).
• Temperature: ideal 18–28 °C; low temperatures or cold drafts are not recommended.
• Humidity: prefers moderate to high ambient humidity; feels good near a humidifier or in a plant display case.
• Support: can be trained on a vertical support or left to arch in hanging pots, to highlight the large leaves.
• Flowering: I do not know of any documented details about the flowers of this form; it is recommended treating the plant mainly as a leaf hoya.