Plants in family apocynaceae
Hoya ilagiorum
Hoya ilagiorum is a rare Hoya species with dark green, elliptical, slightly fleshy leaves. It produces clusters of small, white, star-shaped fragrant flowers and is a tropical epiphyte from Luzon, Philippines. This plant is easy to bloom and is appreciated for its showy flowers.
Dischidia platyphylla
Dischidia platyphylla, native to the Philippines, is known as a shingle plant for its flattened leaves that cling to trees in a shingle-like manner. It is recommended to provide a wood plank for climbing.
Hoya tsiangiana
Hoya tsiangiana is an epiphytic plant native to India and the eastern Himalayas, known for its trailing habit and succulent foliage. It features fragrant, star-shaped flowers with creamy petals and a red corona, making it a visually appealing choice for hanging baskets or trailing down shelves. The plant prefers shade to partial shade and requires the soil to dry out between waterings, reflecting its natural epiphytic lifestyle. Hoya tsiangiana's slender, grass-like leaves and glossy texture add to its ornamental value, making it a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts seeking a low-maintenance yet striking plant.
Asclepias speciosa
Asclepias speciosa, commonly known as showy milkweed, is a robust perennial native to western North America. It features green to silvery-green foliage and pink to white star-shaped flowers that bloom in summer. This plant is drought-tolerant and serves as a host for monarch butterflies and other pollinators. Its milky sap and woolly seed pods have been used medicinally and for crafting by Native Americans.
Hoya gracilis
Hoya gracilis is a rare plant with long green leaves splashed with silver, thriving in bright, indirect light. It produces blooms when given enough light and is known for its easy care and pet-friendly nature.
Hoya 'Tequila Sunrise'
Hoya 'Tequila Sunrise' is a captivating plant with glossy, veined leaves that develop a red hue in bright sunlight. It produces soft yellow flowers with red-tipped petals, thriving in bright, indirect light and temperatures between 60 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. This trailing or twining plant prefers to be watered when the soil surface is dry.
Hoya rotundiflora
Hoya rotundiflora is a tropical plant native to Thailand, known for its unique, almost rectangular leaves. It produces small, fuzzy, sweet-smelling white flowers and prefers bright, indirect light. This plant has a trailing or twining growth habit, making it ideal for hanging baskets.
Hoya latifolia
Hoya latifolia is a tropical plant with large, dinner plate-sized leaves and umbels of creamy white flowers. Known for its strong sweet fragrance, it thrives in partial sun and temperatures between 60 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. This plant requires the soil to dry to the touch between waterings.
Hoya 'Pubicalyx Speckles Red Button'
Hoya 'Pubicalyx Speckles Red Button' is a vining plant known for its easy care and thick, uniquely shaped leaves. It offers a variety of leaf colors and is pet-friendly, making it a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts.
Hoya 'Noelle'
Hoya 'Noelle' is a hybrid between Hoya vitellinoides and Hoya vitellina, known for its large round leaves that turn deep red in high light. It produces flowers with soft yellow corollas and pink coronas, thriving in bright, indirect light. This plant should be watered when the soil surface is dry, making it a manageable choice for indoor plant enthusiasts.
Hoya burtoniae
Hoya burtoniae is an evergreen vining plant native to the Philippines, known for its deep green leaves with reddish margins that intensify under high light. This fast-growing and easy-to-care-for plant prefers medium to bright light and should be watered only when the soil is dry. Its almond-shaped, velvety leaves add a touch of elegance, making it a popular choice for indoor gardening. The plant thrives in temperatures between 60°F and 85°F, making it suitable for a variety of indoor environments.
Asclepias asperula
Asclepias asperula, commonly known as antelope horn, is a native plant to dry, sandy soils in the US. It forms a 2-foot tall clump and blooms from March to May with dome-shaped flower heads. The flowers attract Monarch and Queen butterflies and are a major food source for their caterpillars.
Hoya 'Wayetti'
Hoya 'Wayetti' is a vining plant known for its easy-care nature and thick, uniquely shaped leaves. It produces beautiful flowers and comes in a variety of leaf colors. The plant is pet-friendly and thrives in bright, indirect light. Its vining habit and attractive foliage make it a popular choice for hanging baskets and indoor gardens.
Dischidia oiantha 'Variegata'
Dischidia oiantha 'Variegata' is a trailing epiphyte native to tropical South and South-East Asia. It has soft silver-green leaves with white margins and prefers a humid environment with bright filtered light. This plant is ideal for hanging baskets or as a decorative indoor plant.
Hoya australis
Hoya australis is a fragrant vine found on rainforest margins and rocky areas in Australia. It features glossy, lanceolate leaves and clusters of star-shaped white flowers with a pink blush. This plant attracts butterflies and thrives in bright indirect light.
Hoya curtisii
Hoya curtisii is a miniature trailing hoya native to Southeast Asia, known for its small, pointed leaves with silver variegation. This creeping epiphyte forms a tight mat over the soil surface and thrives in bright, indirect light or partial shade. It grows 1 inch tall and trails 12 to 15 inches, preferring temperatures between 45 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. The plant requires well-draining soil and should be allowed to dry between waterings.
Ceropegia ampliata
Ceropegia ampliata, also known as 'Bushman's Pipe,' is a twining plant native to South Africa with succulent stems and tubular flowers that trap insects for pollination. It thrives in bright, indirect light and can trail up to 8 feet.
Hoya 'Sweetheart'
Known as the Sweetheart or Lucky-heart, this non-blooming houseplant has heart-shaped leaves and is native to tropical Asia. It is a very slow grower but extremely hardy, with a variegated version featuring a yellow splash on the leaf.
Pachypodium bispinosum
Pachypodium bispinosum is a succulent sub-shrub native to South Africa, known for its swollen, tuberous stem and paired spines. It produces purple to pink flowers from August to December and is one of the most floriferous species in cultivation.
Hoya chewiorum
Hoya chewiorum is a trailing or twining plant with dark green leaves and pale-yellow star-shaped flowers, found in the Crocker Range of Borneo. It thrives in bright, indirect light and temperatures between 60 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. The plant should be watered when the soil surface is dry, making it a low-maintenance choice for indoor environments. Its unique flowers and growth habit make it a favorite among Hoya enthusiasts.
Dischidia ruscifolia
Dischidia ruscifolia is an epiphytic plant native to the Philippines, characterized by its stiff, slender green shoots that grow up to 3.3 feet and are densely decorated with pairs of succulent, heart-shaped leaves. Tiny white flowers appear on the internodes, and the plant is easily propagated from cuttings, making it a charming addition to collections of epiphytic plants.
Hoya carnosa 'Compacta Variegata'
Hoya carnosa 'Compacta Variegata' is a unique plant with twisted, glossy green leaves accented by cream variegation. This compact plant grows to about 4 to 6 inches tall and is perfect for trailing. It thrives in bright, indirect light and requires the soil to dry out between waterings, making it a low-maintenance choice for indoor spaces.
Hoya 'Sarawak'
Hoya 'Sarawak' is a climbing plant with ovate-shaped green leaves, thriving in bright, indirect light. It produces blooms when provided with enough light.
Hoya lacunosa
Hoya lacunosa is an epiphytic vining climber native to Southeast Asia, known for its smooth, ovate leaves and cinnamon-scented flowers. This plant blooms from spring to fall, producing clusters of star-shaped, fragrant flowers. It tolerates dry conditions and neglectful watering, making it an easy-care option for indoor environments. Hoya lacunosa thrives in partial sun and should be watered when the soil is dry.
Hoya meliflua
Hoya meliflua is a vining epiphyte endemic to the Philippines, known for its thick, succulent leaves and clusters of reddish-orange flowers. The plant produces dark nectar that can stain and blooms in June. Its trailing growth habit and fragrant flowers make it a popular choice for indoor cultivation.
Amsonia ciliata
Amsonia ciliata, known as fringed bluestar, is a North American native plant with clusters of sky blue flowers in spring. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and is known for its narrow leaves. This plant is rabbit-resistant and thrives in sunny conditions, making it a charming addition to gardens.
Hoya 'Krohniana Splash'
Hoya 'Krohniana Splash' is a plant with teardrop-shaped leaves adorned with silver specks on dark green foliage. It prefers bright, indirect light and is known for its decorative appearance. This easy-care plant is suitable for indoor settings, adding a touch of elegance with its unique leaf pattern.
Hoya lacunosa 'Asami'
Hoya lacunosa 'Asami' is a trailing or twining plant known for its variegated leaves with white outer margins that can turn pink when exposed to bright, indirect light. It thrives in temperatures ranging from 60 to 85 degrees and is a popular choice for indoor cultivation due to its attractive foliage.