Origin and Description:
Hoya ‘Priktai’ is one of four unique seedlings chosen by Larisa during her visit to Patcharawalai, a renowned Hoya grower. Named after Patcharawalai’s eldest daughter, this plant has caused some confusion due to the circulation of another clone that closely resembles Hoya ‘Elephant’ (AH027). Both plants were released by Patcharawalai Garden, but given their distinct differences, they cannot share the same cultivar name under the rules of plant nomenclature.
Clarifying the Name:
Recently, a different clone labeled Hoya ‘Priktai’ began circulating, mostly through Thai growers, but it bears all the traits of Hoya ‘Elephant’ (AH027). In order to differentiate these two plants, I added the (Russian) descriptor to the original Hoya ’Priktai’ to signify how it was first introduced to the U.S. by a Russian collector. This naming helps clarify which is the true Priktai and prevents further confusion with AH027. Feel free to use whichever descriptor best suits your collection.
Natural Habitat:
Though its parentage remains unknown, Hoya ‘Priktai’ thrives in warm, humid conditions and grows as an epiphyte in tropical environments.
Care Instructions:
Fun Fact:
The (Russian) descriptor added to Hoya ‘Priktai’ serves as a practical way to distinguish it from Hoya ‘Elephant’ (AH027), which shares similarities but is a separate cultivar. This system helps collectors accurately identify their plants and avoid confusion.
Special Thanks:
A huge thank you to Miro for doing most of the legwork in uncovering the origins of this plant. His YouTube channel, Basie Plants, offers many helpful videos on Hoyas that are well worth checking out!
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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.
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.
This hoya does not do well in cold conditions, so be sure to keep in a greenhouse or other temperature controlled space.
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.
