Hoya verticillata ‘Lampung’ - Rare Climbing Hoya with Wax-Gloss Tropical Foliage
Hoya verticillata ‘Lampung’ is a highly collectible and elegant epiphytic hoya, prized for its glossy foliage, vigorous trailing-to-climbing habit, and subtle tropical beauty. Native forms of Hoya verticillata are known for their adaptability and ornamental foliage, and the ‘Lampung’ selection is especially admired among collectors for its strong growth and refined leaf presentation.
This Hoya produces elongated, lance-shaped leaves with a smooth, waxy surface and deep green colouring. The foliage often displays a rich, slightly glossy finish that reflects light beautifully, giving the plant a clean and polished appearance even when not in bloom.
As it matures, Hoya verticillata ‘Lampung’ develops long trailing vines that can also be trained upwards on a support. When grown vertically, it creates an elegant cascading structure, with multiple stems producing dense, layered foliage over time.
Like many Hoyas, it is capable of producing clusters of star-shaped flowers under the right conditions. The blooms are typically pale white to soft pink with a sweet fragrance, adding an extra ornamental dimension to an already attractive foliage plant.
Care Guide
Light: Bright, indirect light (supports growth and flowering)
Water: Allow soil to dry partially between waterings
Humidity: Moderate to high humidity preferred
Temperature: 18°C–30°C
Soil: Very airy, well-draining epiphytic mix
Growth Habit: Trailing or climbing vine
Pet Safety: Toxic if ingested by cats and dogs
Why You’ll Love It
- Rare and collectible Hoya selection
- Glossy, deep green ornamental foliage
- Can be grown trailing or climbing
- Produces fragrant star-shaped flowers (with maturity)
- Vigorous and rewarding grower
- Elegant cascading or vertical display plant
- Low-maintenance epiphytic species
- Perfect for Hoya collectors and tropical plant lovers
With its waxy foliage, graceful vining habit, and potential for fragrant blooms, Hoya verticillata ‘Lampung’ is a refined tropical plant that brings subtle elegance and collector appeal to any indoor plant collection.

















