Hoya archboldiana is a large growing plant and will with time become huge if allowed to grow freely so it needs sturdy support to climb on. Like all species within the section Physostelma it flowers with large, cup shaped flowers. This one was bought as white flowering but once it decided to bloom, after several attempts, it turned out to be red.
Hoya archboldiana has very hard and large leaves, up to 20x7cm. (approx. 8x3") oval shaped but narrows down to a sharp tip at the edge. Sometimes leaves can look a bit like a canoe as the mid nerve is sometimes sunk into the leaf.
Named after Richard Archbold (1907-1976)
Information and photos of various Hoya archboldiana in my collection
 | Likes light but should not be exposed to sunlight. A protected window facing west is good. |
 | Tolerates some drought but should not be allowed to run completely dry. |
 | Temperate species. Should not be exposed to draught or temperatures below 17°C. Grows best in an average temperature of 30°C. |
Flower size: 40 mm Ø
Leaf size: 40 mm Ø
Growth: Climbing
Scent: Perfume
Section: Physostelma
Origin: Papua New Guinea
Author: C.Norman
Publication: Brittonia, Vol. 2, s. 328 (1937)
Herbarium: 318652
