Hoya chinghungensis (WA prohibited)
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Hoya chinghungensis is a warm–intermediate Hoya treasured for its crisp white flowers, each with a delicate pink-tipped corona that glows from the centre. The umbels sit neatly above bright green, lightly textured leaves. This species is responsive, easy to flower in warm conditions and pairs beautifully with the guidance in Grow Hoyas Faster & Encourage More Flowers and the watering steps in How to Water Hoyas.
Key Characteristics
- Botanical name: Hoya chinghungensis
- Growth habit: Warm–intermediate growing climber with smooth green foliage
- Leaf features: Thin to medium leaves, lightly veined, bright green
- Flowers: Neat star-shaped white blooms with soft pink-tipped coronas; produced in rounded umbels
- Pot size supplied: Generally 100 mm pots
- Plant size: Well-established fresh propagation with active new growth
- Growth speed: Moderate to fast in warm bright conditions
- Skill level: Excellent for beginners wanting a reliable flowering species
Growing Conditions
- Light: Bright indirect light; morning sun acceptable. Too much harsh light may fade the coronas.
- Water: Let most of the mix dry before watering. Follows the principles in How to Water Hoyas.
- Temperature: Prefers 18–28 °C; thrives in warm indoor rooms or heated greenhouses.
- Humidity: Tolerant of normal household humidity but appreciates moderate levels.
- Potting mix: Use a chunky, free-draining mix. More in Understanding Hoya Roots.
- Fertiliser: Light feeding throughout the warmer months encourages flowering.
Where This Hoya Works Best
- Perfect for bright indoor positions or warm shadehouses
- Excellent choice for trellises, hanging pots or shelves
- Performs strongly with seasonal adjustments in Seasonal Hoya Care for Australian Growers
Biosecurity: This species is prohibited for delivery to Western Australia under current WA plant quarantine regulations. Orders to WA containing this item will be cancelled and refunded.
Need help with Hoya care?
Explore our Hoya care guides tailored for Australian growing conditions:
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Non-Biosecurity States (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, SA): We now offer two dispatches per week for these regions:
- Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
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Biosecurity States (WA, NT, TAS): These orders require mandatory biosecurity treatment (PHC) and follow a specific weekly schedule:
- Cut-off: Orders must be placed by Thursday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Dispatch Day: Orders are processed over the weekend and dispatched on Tuesday.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
- $20 fee applies to WA orders.
- $10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders. This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping costat checkout.
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