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Hoya biakensis
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Hoya biakensis — rare hoya from Biak island (Papua) with glossy elliptic leaves and fragrant pink-white star flowers with burgundy corona.
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🌿 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.
Is Hoya biakensis toxic?
No, Hoya biakensis is non-toxic for humans and pets.
What light does Hoya biakensis need?
Bright to medium indirect light. Avoid intense direct sun. An east or west-facing window is ideal.
What humidity does Hoya biakensis prefer?
Ideal humidity is 60–80%. As a tropical island plant, it benefits from high humidity. A humidifier helps.
What substrate is recommended?
A very well-draining mix: pine bark, perlite, sphagnum moss, and charcoal.
Where does Hoya biakensis come from?
From Biak Island, Papua province, Indonesia. Part of the Schouten Archipelago, a region with exceptional biodiversity.
Where is Biak island?
Biak island is part of the Papua archipelago in eastern Indonesia, in the Southwest Pacific. The tropical climate with high humidity makes the island home to many rare epiphytic plant species.
How to care for Hoya biakensis?
Bright indirect light, humidity 60-80%, temperatures 20-28°C. Very airy substrate (orchid bark + perlite + sphagnum). Moderate watering when substrate is nearly dry.
What do the flowers look like?
Symmetrical umbels with 10-20 star-shaped flowers in pink-white shades with burgundy central corona. Flowers last 5-7 days and release a delicate evening fragrance.
Is it toxic?
No, Hoya biakensis is not toxic to cats, dogs or children. Apocynaceae is safe, but the milky sap may irritate sensitive skin.
How to propagate?
Stem cuttings with 2-3 nodes in water or moist sphagnum moss. Roots appear in 3-5 weeks at 22-26°C and high humidity above 70%.
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