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.