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Hoya sunrise [cutting]
GenusHoyaPlant GroupHoyasGrowth HabitClimber / VineSetupTerrarium or HouseplantDifficultyBeginner
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Care information

*Hoya* ‘Sunrise’ is a hybrid between *Hoya lacunosa* and *Hoya obscura*. It produces small, pointed green leaves that blush a striking red under bright light, creating a colorful display. Mature plants can also produce clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers. With its compact vining growth and bold foliage, it is well suited for bright indoor conditions, terrariums, or trained up supports.

You will receive an **unrooted cutting**, grower’s choice. It will be similar in size and form to the one pictured but not the exact plant. Shipped bare-root or in moss depending on conditions.

**Light Requirements:** Bright, indirect light; leaves redden with higher light. Avoid harsh direct sun.
**Humidity Requirements:** Moderate to high, 50–80%. Adapts to household humidity but thrives in higher levels.
**Temperature Range:** 65–85°F (18–29°C). Keep above 60°F (16°C).
**Growth Habit:** Climbing and vining. Compact leaves blush red in bright light. Produces clusters of fragrant flowers when mature.
**Soil:** Well-draining tropical or hoya mix with added perlite or bark.
**pH:** 6.0–6.5.
**Size:** Small leaves \~2–4 cm long; vines will climb or trail depending on support.

Plant Details
Airflow
Medium — Essential for "wetish" setups. Needs regular air exchange or internal circulation fans to prevent water from sitting on leaves, which helps avoid rot and fungal issues.
Family
Apocynaceae
Growth strategy
Epiphyte
Humidity
40–60%
Lighting
Bright — Requires high-output lighting to maintain vivid color expression (especially for reds, purples, and variegation) and to ensure shingling habits stay tight and compact.
PH
6.5–7.5 — Neutral: Suitable for hardy species that are less sensitive to water chemistry. This range is common in setups using tap water or inert substrates like clay pebbles and stones.
Sales form
Cutting
Size
Large
Temperature
65–75°F — Ideal for "Cool-Growers" or highland species. These plants prefer the lower end of the tropical spectrum and may show signs of stress or heat-dropping leaves if temperatures consistently exceed 80°F.
Watering substrate
Dry Between — Epiphytic or succulent-type growth that requires the substrate or mounting surface to dry out significantly between mistings to prevent root death.