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Hoyas or Wax Plants are a diverse family of plants that produce very fragrant star-shaped flowers, which may smell like chocolate, citrus or vanilla! The scent of Hoya flowers tends to become stronger during the night which suggests that they may target night pollinators.

One of the most richly fragrant Hoyas, Hoya nummularioides is an epiphytic perennial vine. It flowers once or twice a year under local conditions, namely after a short dry rest, often with the entire vine covered with tiny clusters of flowers. Its white waxy flowers have a pinkish-red corona and a scent that is often compared to that of jasmine and honey.

This species can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It should be cultivated in well-draining, acidic loamy soil with full sun or semi-shade.

Learn more about this plant here.