Hoya Sweet Scent
This is a cultivar of hoya, referred to by the name "sweet scent" with clusters of pinks flowers.
Substrate
Hoya sweet scent has been potted in LECA (lightweight expanded clay aggregate) for about 2 years, in these images. It's watered with diluted hydroponic nutrients. I don't keep it in a pool of water.
Growing Conditions
It sits in a large north facing window, in northern Indiana. I do not supplement humidity, so it gets dry and cool in the winter months.
Flowers
The flowers are 2 toned pink and smell pleasant. Overall, the foliage and the flowers remind me a lot of hoya obovata. It's very tolerant of neglect an underwatering, but will thrive with consistent watering.
Definitely worth getting this hoya for its bloom!
This page was last updated on
Jul 10, 2026
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