Hoya - J-K
- Ting Ting
- Aug 13, 2021
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 24, 2021
J–K
Hoya jianfenglingensis Shao Y.He & P.T.Li – Hainan
Hoya jiewhoeana Rodda – Borneo (Sabah)
Hoya josetteae M.N.Medina & Kloppenb. – Philippines
Hoya juannguoana Kloppenb. – Philippines
Hoya juhoneweana Simonsson & Rodda – Papua New Guinea
Hoya kanlaonensis Kloppenb. – Philippines
Hoya kanyakumariana A.N.Henry & Swamin. – India (Tamil Nadu)
Hoya kastbergii Kloppenb. – Borneo (Sarawak), Sulawesi
Hoya kenejiana Schltr. – New Guinea
Hoya kentiana C.M.Burton – Philippines (Luzon)
Hoya kerrii Craib – Indo-China to W. Malesia. (36) ch
Hoya kingdonwardii P.T.Li – Myanmar
Hoya kipandiensis Gavrus – Borneo (Sabah)
Hoya kloppenburgii T.Green – Borneo (Sabah, Brunei)
Hoya klossii S.Moore – New Guinea
Hoya koteka Simonsson & Rodda – W. New Guinea
Hoya krohniana Kloppenb. & Siar – Philippines
Hoya krusenstierniana Simonsson & Rodda – Papua New Guinea
Hoya kuhlii (Blume) Koord. – W. Jawa
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Hoya kaimuki
Hoya kaimuki flowers. #HoyaKaimuki
(Photo credit: Katherine Lim from https://www.instagram.com/hoyafreak/ )
Brief notes:
Hoya kanyakumariana
A.N. Henry & Swamin.
Hoya kanyakumariana foliage. #HoyaKanyakumariana
(Photo credit: Katherine Lim from https://www.instagram.com/hoyafreak/ )
Leaves light to olive green, obovate, margins undulate.
OVERVIEW:
Brief notes: Would not like to grow wet.
Plant Growth Form: Climber, Vine & Liana, Epiphyte
Lifespan (in Singapore): Perennial Native Distribution: Kanyakumari (Kanniyakumari) of Tamil Nadu, India
Light Preference: Semi-Shade
Water Preference: Moderate Water, Little Water, [Remarks] (Allow media to dry out in between waterings)
Propagation Method: Seed, Stem Cutting
Pest(s): Sucking Insects
Hoya kentiana
Hoya kentiana foliage. #HoyaKentiana
(Photo credit: Katherine Lim from https://www.instagram.com/hoyafreak/ )
Brief notes: Not too wet.
Hoya kentiana variegated
Hoya kentiana variegated foliage. #HoyaKentianaVariegated
(Photo credit: Orchid Hoya SG from https://www.facebook.com/orchidhoyasg/photos/pcb.557057225735157/557056692401877)
Brief notes: Sunny
Hoya kerrii
Synonyms: Acokantheraobovata var. kerrii
Common names: Sweetheart Hoya, Heart-shaped Hoya, Heart Leaf, Valentine Hoya, Valentine Wax Plant, Wax Hearts, 凹叶球兰
Hoya kerrii flowers. #HoyaKerrii
(Photo credit: Katherine Lim from https://www.instagram.com/hoyafreak/ ).
Flowers are small, waxy and arranged in inflorescences classified as umbels (4 - 5 cm wide). An umbel consists of several flowers with floral stalks (called pedicels) that are united at the base to a single stem known as the peduncle. They consist of 2 stacked, star-shaped structures known as the corona and corolla. The corona is on top, smaller than the corolla and is pinkish-brown to purplish-brown. The corolla is mostly white. Flowers are long-lasting and release their fragrance at night.
Flower Colour(s): Brown, White
Flower Texture(s): Velvety / Furry / Tomentose
Flower Grouping: Cluster / Inflorescence
OVERVIEW:
Brief notes:
Plant Growth Form: Climber, Vine & Liana, Epiphyte
Lifespan (in Singapore): Perennial
Mode of Nutrition: Autotrophic
Maximum Height: 2.4 m to 3 m
Native Distribution: Thailand, Laos & Cambodia
Preferred Climate Zone: Tropical
Light Preference: Semi-Shade
Water Preference: Little Water
Propagation: Seed, leaf cuttings or herbaceous / woody stem cuttings.
Pests: They are usually resistant to pests, but monitor them for scale insects and mealybugs.
Etymology: The genus "Hoya" was named after Thomas Hoy, an English gardener of the early 1800s.
Ethnobotanical Uses: It is used to treat pus-producing skin ulcers and reduce swelling.
Hoya kerrii Craib
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Brief notes:
Hoya kerrii ' Albomarginata'
Common Name: Sweetheart Hoya, Valentine Hoya, Wax Hearts, 心叶球兰
Hoya kerrii foliage. #HoyaKerrii
(Photo credit: Lee Leng Kok from https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10158205834102850&set=pb.775397849.-2207520000..&type=3)
Its opposite leaves are heart-shaped with a dent at the distal end. Leaves are green with irregular creamy edges.
Foliage Retention: Evergreen
Mature Foliage Colour(s): Green, Cream / Off-White
Mature Foliage Texture(s): Thick
Foliar Type: Simple / Unifoliate
OVERVIEW:
Brief notes: Full sun, grow open and dry.
Plant Growth Form: Climber, Vine & Liana
Lifespan (in Singapore): Perennial
Preferred Climate Zone:Tropical
Light Preference: Semi-Shade
Water Preference: Little Water
Propagation Method: Stem Cutting, Leaf Cutting
Hoya kerrii 'Splash
Hoya kerrii splash foliage and flowers. #HoyaKerriSplash
(Photo credit: Tan Siew Hwee from https://www.facebook.com/groups/891827067940036/posts/1327188377737234/)
Hoya kerrii 'Vietnam'
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Brief notes:
Hoya kloppenburgii
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Brief notes: Sunny, no over feed
Hoya krohniana 'Eskimo'
Hoya krohniana 'Eskimo' flowers. #HoyaKrohnianaEskimo
(Photo credit: Katherine Lim from https://www.instagram.com/hoyafreak/ )
Flowers are 0.8-1 cm across, fragrant. Petals hairy, corona cream - pale yellow.
Flower Colour(s): Cream / Off-White, White
Flower Texture(s): Velvety / Furry / Tomentose
Flower Grouping: Cluster / Inflorescence
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Hoya krohniana eskimo foliage.
Leaves are elliptic, ovate or cordate, 2-4 cm long by 1-2 cm wide, base color dark green, heavily spotted with pale green or greyish specks.
Foliage Retention: Evergreen
Mature Foliage Colour(s): Cream / Off-White, Green, Silver / Grey, White
Mature Foliage Texture(s): Leathery
OVERVIEW
Brief notes:
Plant Growth Form: Climber, Vine & Liana
Native Distribution: Of horticultural origin - this is a cultivar with white/ silver markings on the leaves
Preferred Climate Zone: Tropical
Light Preference: Semi-Shade
Water Preference: Moderate Water, Occasional Misting
Propagation Method: Stem Cutting
Pest(s): Sucking Insects
FAQ
What's the difference between a kroniana and a lacunosa?
Hoya Krohniana has perfectly heart-shaped leaves, like spades, whereas Hoya Lacunosa has oval ones. Hoya Krohniana flowers are also slightly bigger than Lacunosa flowers.
References:
Hoya krohniana super silver
Hoya krohniana super silver foliage and flowers. #HoyaKrohnianaSuperSilver
(Photo credit: Orchid Hoya SG from https://www.facebook.com/orchidhoyasg/photos/pcb.557057225735157/557055165735363)
Brief notes:
Hoya kuhlii (Blume) Koorders
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Disclaimer: All information provided is collated from online sources and tips from gardeners and plant hobbyists. Please feel free to point out any inaccuracies. You are also welcome to contribute your photos or care tips in the comments.
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