Hoya carnosa 'Red Flower' - H140

Hoya carnosa 'Red Flower' is a collected form of this familiar and reliable Hoya, maintained as Collection Number 140. It is grown primarily for its red-toned flower clusters, offering a different flowering form for collectors of Hoya carnosa.

'Red Flower' is the collection name supplied with this plant. Flower colour can vary slightly with growing conditions, flower age and light levels.

Care

• Light: Bright filtered light to gentle morning sun. Good light is important for compact growth and flowering.
• Water: Water thoroughly, then allow the potting mix to partially dry before watering again. Avoid keeping the roots constantly wet.
• Media: Use an open, free-draining Hoya mix with plenty of air around the roots.
• Temperature: Best grown in warm to intermediate conditions. Protect from frost and prolonged cold.
• Humidity: Moderate humidity is suitable, provided there is good air movement.
• Feeding: Feed lightly during active growth with a balanced fertiliser.

Key Characteristics

• Species: Hoya carnosa
• Collection name: 'Red Flower'
• Collection number: 140
• Growth habit: Climbing and trailing evergreen vine
• Leaves: Thick, waxy green foliage typical of Hoya carnosa
• Flowers: Rounded umbels of waxy, star-shaped flowers with strong red colouring
• Fragrance: Flowers may be fragrant, particularly when several are open together
• Flowering: Mature plants can flower repeatedly from established peduncles

Flowering Note

Do not remove old flower peduncles after flowering. Hoya carnosa can produce new flowers from the same peduncle over multiple seasons.