Hoya erythrina
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Hoya erythrina is a beautiful warm-growing species known for its golden-yellow, fuzzy star-shaped blooms. The flowers form rounded clusters, each bloom covered in fine hairs that give it a soft, velvety appearance. This species produces its best growth and flowering in warm, humid conditions and is a popular choice for collectors who enjoy unusual, highly textured Hoyas.
Key Characteristics
- Name: Hoya erythrina
- Growth Habit: Upright to semi-trailing vine
- Leaf Features: Smooth green leaves, medium-sized
- Flowers: Fuzzy golden-yellow stars with pale centres in rounded umbels
- Fragrance: Light, sweet scent
- Pot Size Supplied: 100 mm
- Growth Speed: Moderate
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- WA Status: Permitted for WA
- Seasonal Note: Strongly warm-season active; many growers use the tips in Seasonal Hoya Care for Australian Growers to manage winter slowdown.
Growing Conditions
- Light: Bright filtered light; too much direct sun can dull the golden colour
- Water: Allow mix to dry slightly between waterings; see our How to Water Hoyas guide
- Temperature: Warm grower that thrives between 20–32°C; dislikes cold spells
- Humidity: Enjoys moderate to high humidity for best flowering
- Potting Mix: Free-draining airy mix; root behaviour aligns well with the principles in Understanding Hoya Roots
- Fertiliser: Light, regular feeding during spring and summer encourages stronger flowering
Where This Hoya Works Best
- Collectors who enjoy unusual or fuzzy-flowered species
- Warm indoor positions, grow tents, or greenhouses
- Bright balconies or patios (protected from harsh sun)
- Excellent accent plant for species-focused collections
Need help with Hoya care?
Explore our Hoya care guides for Australian growers:
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
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.
- Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST. Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
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.
Important Note: We operate independently from Collectors Corner. For any enquiries, please refer to our contact page
Size: 100mm pot
