Hoya celata

Hoya celata is an uncommon Hoya species producing rounded clusters of creamy white flowers. Each bloom has softly textured, slightly fuzzy petals surrounding a smaller star-shaped corona, giving the flower cluster a dense, sculptural appearance.

The foliage and growth habit are typical of a climbing or trailing Hoya, making it suitable for a small trellis, hanging pot or support. Flowering plants may produce repeated umbels from established flower spurs, so these should not be removed after flowering.

Care

• Light: Provide bright, filtered light. Some gentle morning sun may encourage stronger growth and flowering.
• Water: Water thoroughly, then allow the media to begin drying before watering again. Avoid keeping the roots constantly wet.
• Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity with regular air movement.
• Media: Use a coarse, free-draining Hoya mix with plenty of air around the roots.
• Temperature: Best grown in warm conditions. Protect from cold temperatures and sudden temperature changes.
• Fertiliser: Apply a weak, balanced fertiliser during active growth.
• Support: Allow the stems to trail or provide a trellis for climbing growth.

Key Characteristics

• Plant type: Climbing or trailing epiphytic Hoya
• Flowers: Creamy white with softly textured petals
• Flower shape: Rounded umbels containing numerous star-shaped blooms
• Fragrance: Flowers may develop a light fragrance, particularly in warm conditions
• Flowering habit: Blooms from persistent flower spurs
• Collection reference: Number 107