Name: Hoya ‘Maliksi’ (UPT001)
Brand: Unsolicited Plant Talks
SKU: UPTHOYMAUPT351S
Price: 65.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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Meet our very first hybrid, Hoya ‘Maliksi’. It is an open pollinated Hoya patcharawalai 023 (aka icensis) but we are unsure of the pollen father. However, we suspect it to be Hoya erythrina (which was one of the flowering hoyas at the time). This was the only plant we selected from the entire pod, as it stood out from other cultivars in circulation. The rest were not grown out. It boasts venation on the leaves like erythrina and the flower resembles it as well. As from the mother plant, it can grow big leaves and shows dark margins when exposed to bright light as well.

We chose the name ‘Maliksi’ not only because that is one of our beloved dog’s name but it also means “fast” or “quick” in my native language (Tagalog). This plant grows quick given the proper environment and you’ll also quickly fall in love with it as soon as you receive it.

Please note that the coloration of the leaves vary per plant. You can provide it bright light to get nice sun-tanned leaves.

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Care Needs

Bright diffused light

Recreate conditions under a tree canopy, where plants receive lots of light, but it is filtered through the foliage of the trees above. Your light should be bright enough to cast soft shadows.

Low Humidity: Ideally Above 40%

This Hoya tolerates a drier environment. However, it could still benefit from light humidity care, including misting and grouping together with other houseplants. May require humidifier in cooler, drier months.

Loves Heat: Lowest 70F/21C

This hoya does not do well in cold conditions, so be sure to keep in a greenhouse or other temperature controlled space.

Does Sunstress

This plant has evolved to shift color when exposed to bright sunlight, much like a human getting a tan. This does not harm the plant with proper care.

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 4 reviews.

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Maliksiii!! <3

"I honestly got this one cause it’s named after April & Daryk’s dog, but when I received it, it was love at first sight. I love the thick, veiny foliage and the fact that it turns into a lime green with dark margins when exposed to bright light."

— Em T. (5/5)

always the best quality

"Always amazing plants. Best seller."

— amy C. (5/5)

Fabulous!! Perfect packing and fast

"Fabulous!! Perfect packing and fast ship for a beautiful plant."

— Gloria E. (5/5)

Hoya Maliksi UPT001

"This is such a beautiful Hoya and I feel so happy to have it in my collection. It arrived in perfect condition and much larger than I imagined. In love 🥰"

— Gloria (5/5)