There are several clones of Hoya finlaysonii in trade and they differ from each other in different ways. The species was used to name a komplex of hoya species, the finlaysonii komplex, where one will also find Hoya vitellinoides and Hoya callistophylla
Hoya finlaysonii has very hard leaves, dark green and relatively prominent veins. I wouldn't call it a beautiful plant but rather interesting. Strangely enough I find the back side of the leaves prettier than the front. I've had two clones of Hoya finlaysonii where one only differed from the other by having larger leaves.
Likes sun. Can run dry every once in a while whitout being harmed. In comparison to the leaves the flowers are quite small, yellow-brown in color with maroon margins. No Hoya in the finlaysonii complex have perfumed flowers, but at least this one doesn't smell bad.
Information and photos of various Hoya finlaysonii 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. |
 | Intermediate species. Tolerates short exposure to temperatures no less than 10°C. Best grown in a regular room temperature of 20-25°C. |
Flower size: 6mm
Leaf size: ca 15cm × 20cm
Growth: Climbing
Scent: Grass
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Origin: Thailand, Malaysia
Author: Wight
Publication: Wight´s Contributions to the Botany of India, vol.38 (1837)
