Rare Hoya Aff Vitellina IML 1348 - Premium Sun-Stressed Leaf Exotic Tropical Wax Plant

Introduce a magnificent structural masterpiece with an incredible historic lineage to your green sanctuary: the sensational Rare Hoya Aff Vitellina IML 1348. Tracked under the prestigious Liddle Collection accession number (IML 1348), this premium tropical vining epiphyte is a holy grail for advanced collectors, celebrated for its massive, tough foliage and its legendary ability to sun-stress.

The absolute hallmark of Hoya aff. vitellina IML 1348 is its thick, exceptionally rigid, leather-like leaves that feature dark, beautifully pronounced margins and a smooth, expansive surface. While emerging as a deep emerald-green, this specific clone is an absolute champion at sun-stressing; when grown under premium high-intensity grow lights or bright filtered sunlight, the massive leaves transform to showcase gorgeous bronze, copper, and deep reddish-orange tones. When happily established, it rewards your expert care with tight, spectacular clusters of waxy star-shaped yellowish-cream flowers that release a wonderfully sweet, tropical fragrance during the evening hours.

You will receive: ✔️ 1 live, healthy Hoya Aff Vitellina IML 1348 starter plant ✔️ Well-rooted and actively growing with established nodes and large leaf structure ✔️ Shipped in a [e.g., 4-inch] grower's nursery pot with an airy, premium mix ✔️ Specialized, secure packaging equipped with premium thermal and crush protection for a safe arrival Note: Because sun-stressing is a dynamic living trait, the intensity of the copper-bronze coloration will beautifully vary based on the specific light exposure in your setup.

🌼 Growing Information

• Common Name: Hoya Vitellina IML 1348 / Sun-Stressed Copper Wax Plant

• Botanical Name: Hoya aff. vitellina (IML 1348)

• Plant Type: Vining tropical epiphyte / Perennial structural climber

• Growth Stage: Established well-rooted collector plant

• Sun Requirements: Bright, indirect sunlight to strong filtered light (Absolutely critical for triggering and locking in the gorgeous dark bronze margins and copper hues; protect from scorching direct midday sun)

• Soil / Medium: Requires an exceptionally porous, chunky, loose well-draining potting medium (A professional blend of orchid bark, coarse perlite, pumice, and charcoal is ideal)

• Watering: Low to moderate; let the top 60–70% of the medium dry out completely between waterings. Its rigid, succulent-like leaves store moisture efficiently, making it highly drought-tolerant.

• Growth Rate: Steady and robust once its root network comfortably settles into a warm environment

• Container Friendly: Yes, looks absolutely breathtaking cascading from premium hanging baskets or trained to trail around a structural bamboo hoop, trellis, or moss pole

💡 Care Tip: To keep the majestic copper-bronze sun-stressed tones locked in and encourage larger leaf development, place your Hoya Vitellina IML 1348 in an area with abundant ambient light and moderate to high humidity (55%+). Avoid overwatering at all costs—if you are unsure whether the substrate is thoroughly dry, always wait a few extra days!