Named after the American zoologist and pilot Richard Archbold, this Hoya impresses above all with its large, soft pink flowers, which are among the largest flowers of the Hoya genus, but are only produced from the second or third year onwards. It prefers very warm temperatures, especially in the summer months, and exudes an intense musky fragrance when in bloom. Like many hoyas, it is happy with climbing supports.
The product photos show examples of the plant. You will receive a specimen that corresponds to the product photos in terms of size, shape and color.
- Delivery: in 8 cm pot
- Growth type: creeping, climbing
- Origin: Papua New Guinea
- Other names: Waxflower, Waxplant, Waxflower, Porcelainflower
Ben's tips on plant care:
- Location/light requirements: bright, indirect sunlight
- Substrate: Ben's Hoya Soil Special Soil
- Temperature: optimal at 24-32° C (day), 18-24° C (night)
- Watering: water moderately every 7-10 days, the substrate may dry out slightly, avoid waterlogging at all costs
- Humidity: requires moderately high humidity, use a humidifier or spray regularly, but then allow the leaves to dry well.
- Addition of nutrients: in spring/summer, fertilize every 2 weeks with diluted organ. Liquid fertilizer moderately every 2 weeks in spring/summer, every 4-6 weeks in winter
- Repot approximately every 2 years when the soil is densely rooted.
- Keeping the plant dry towards the end of winter encourages flower production.
