Hoya australis: a local favourite
Hoya australis is one of the more than 200 species of Hoya. It is native to Australia (and some parts of East Asia). Aside from the fact that it is a local Aussie, this native plant is a favorite of plant collectors and enthusiasts, beginners and advanced alike.
Why is the Hoya australis a local favourite? Here’s what we think:
Aussie beauty. This Aussie native features rounded and vigorous foliage that boasts of a glossy and somewhat waxy texture. Varieties under the australis species offer a wide range of leaf variegation, including creamy, splash of various colours, veiny. Even the simplest variegation looks stunning and can easily mesmerize.
Easy care. Hoya australis is a fast-growing, low maintenance plant. Leave is somewhere, it will thrive without much TLC. However, place it in a fast-draining medium, under lots of indirect sunlight and this Hoya will achieve the optimal vigour and beauty that should.
Flower power. When provided proper care, the Australis rewards with a stunning cluster of up to 40 star-shaped florettes, creamy-white in colour with red markings in the center. These flowers exude strong sweet scent, signaling a good amount of nectar irresistible to local pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
If you still don’t have Hoya australis in your garden / collection, you may be missing out on an easy-care native Australian beauty that can enhance the visual appeal of any garden or indoor space.
