Hoya obscura

Taxobox
name = "Hoya obscura"

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image_width = 240px
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Magnoliopsida
ordo = Gentianales
familia = Apocynaceae
subfamilia = Asclepiadoideae
genus = "Hoya"
species = "H. obscura"
binomial = "Hoya obscura"
binomial_authority = (Major)

"Hoya obscura" is a fast growing hoya from the Philippines. Characterized by medium-sized veined leaves that range from deep green when grown in shade, to a deep reddish color when grown in sunlight. This hoya is very easy to grow. It is definitely underrated and deserves much wider recognition.

* Growing habit: Viny and compact, leaves fairly close together along new shoots. Very fast grower in optimal conditions. Extremely floriferous.
* Sap color: milky.
* Leaf size: 2 cm to 10 cm.
* Epiphytic: Epiphytic to semi-epiphytic in the wild. Readily adapts to pot culture.
* Fragrance: Intense and pleasant, remarkably like a buttered cinnamon roll for the plant pictured. Wafts a considerable distance. Many people have likened the fragrance to Fruit Loops cereal.
* Soil conditions: Must be moist but well-drained and airy. The specimen pictured is generally allowed to completely dry between waterings, and is rootbound in a 3 inch terra cotta pot.
* Outdoor zone: At least Zone 10, possibly cooler.