Hoya acuta ‘Pink’
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Hoya acuta ‘Pink’ is a warm-growing, fast-flowering form of Hoya acuta that produces elegant star-shaped blooms in soft shades of white and pale pink. Each flower features a vibrant yellow and rosy-pink corona, giving the umbels a luminous, candy-like appearance. This variety is easy to grow indoors and performs beautifully when watered following the methods described in How to Water Hoyas. It also responds well to the flowering techniques outlined in Grow Hoyas Faster & Get More Flowers.
Key Characteristics
- Botanical name: Hoya acuta ‘Pink’
- Growth habit: Warm-growing climbing or trailing species
- Leaf features: Medium green leaves, often glossy; leaf shape varies mildly across clones
- Flowers: Soft white-to-pink star-shaped blooms with yellow and rosy-pink coronas; produced in full rounded umbels
- Pot size supplied: Typically 100 mm pots
- Plant size: Well-established fresh propagation with active new growth
- Growth speed: Moderate to fast in warm bright positions
- Skill level: Beginner-friendly
Growing Conditions
- Light: Bright, indirect light enhances colour and compact growth. Morning sun is suitable.
- Water: Allow most of the mix to dry between waterings. Warm-growing Hoyas thrive under the routine in How to Water Hoyas.
- Temperature: Prefers temperatures above 18 °C; enjoys stable warmth year-round.
- Humidity: Performs well in standard household humidity; tolerates higher humidity too.
- Potting mix: A chunky, airy, free-draining mix is ideal. Learn more in Understanding Hoya Roots.
- Fertiliser: Feed lightly during the warmer seasons to support growth and flowering.
Where This Hoya Works Best
- Perfect for collectors who enjoy soft pastel-toned flowers
- Great for hanging baskets, trellises or indoor shelves
- Pairs well with the seasonal adjustments discussed in Seasonal Hoya Care for Australian Growers
Need help with Hoya care?
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