Hoya Sunrise

Hoya Sunrise

Hoya Sunrise is a stunning hybrid of Hoya lacunosa and Hoya obscura, treasured for its small, almond-shaped leaves that turn deep red to burgundy under bright light. Each leaf features prominent veining and a leathery texture, creating rich contrast and detail even when the plant isn’t flowering. The true magic of this plant lies in its ability to “sun-stress,” developing vivid coloration when grown in the right lighting and proper watering conditions.

Compact and fast-growing by Hoya standards, Sunrise produces clusters of fragrant, creamy-yellow flowers with a soft citrus scent. Its vining nature makes it an excellent choice for hanging baskets, shelves, or climbing on a small trellis. Whether you’re drawn to its dramatic foliage or fragrant blooms, this hybrid offers visual appeal all year long.

Hoya Sunrise is easy to care for and well-suited to a variety of indoor environments. It’s a favorite among collectors and beginners alike for its manageable size, quick growth, and beautiful sun-stressed coloration when grown in bright, indirect light and watered minimally. Watering too often can cause the plant to focus on new growth as opposed to coloration.

Care Instructions:

Light Requirements: Prefers bright, indirect light and benefits from 1–3 hours of gentle direct sun to bring out red sun-stress tones in the leaves.
Soil Needs: Requires a chunky, well-draining potting mix; an aroid blend with orchid bark, perlite, and coco coir or peat is ideal.
Watering: Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry; avoid waterlogging and ensure the pot has good drainage.
Humidity: Tolerates average indoor humidity but thrives with moderate to high humidity, especially in drier climates.
Fertilizing: Feed monthly during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength.
Pruning: Prune lightly to shape or encourage branching; do not remove flower spurs, as new blooms form on old growth.
Repotting: Repot every 1–2 years or when rootbound; refresh soil to maintain airflow and nutrition.

Please note: This plant comes in its grower’s nursery pot, ready for you to place in your favorite decorative pot at home. The pot in the picture is not included.