Description
Hoya diptera (also called waxflower, waxvine, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial climber native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It has thick, leathery, dark green leaves and produces clusters of fragrant, star-shaped pink flowers. It is typically found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hoya diptera has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hoya diptera is an evergreen, perennial climber that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It is best to take cuttings from the tips of the stems and plant them in a well-draining soil mix. Layering is done by bending a stem to the ground and burying it in the soil. The stem will then take root and can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.