🌿 Hoya biakensis — treasure of Biak island

Hoya biakensis is a relatively recently discovered species on Biak island in Papua New Guinea (Indonesia), from which it takes its name. Elliptic-lanceolate, deep green leaves with fine sheen grow neatly on thin stems. It's appreciated for its delicate pink-white flowers with burgundy corona, arranged in symmetrical umbels.

It adapts well to apartment cultivation, being more tolerant than many other Papua hoyas. Growth is moderate, forming long stems ideal for hanging baskets or trellis training. A desired piece in hoya collections.

🌍 Origin

Biak island in the Papua archipelago, Indonesia, humid tropical forests with temperatures 22-30°C and humidity 80-95%.

🌱 How to care for it

Bright indirect light, humidity 60-80%, temperatures 20-28°C. Airy substrate: orchid bark + perlite + sphagnum. Moderate watering when substrate is nearly dry.

🌸 Flowering

Flowers at maturity (2-3 years), producing umbels of 10-20 pink-white star flowers with burgundy corona. Delicate evening fragrance.

🌿 Safety

Not toxic to cats, dogs or children. Safe Apocynaceae. Milky sap may irritate skin.