Hoya Mappigera was described by Rodda and Simonsson in 2012, native to swamp and lowland forest across southern Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, and Borneo (Sabah, Brunei), growing as a climbing shrub. Its name comes from the Latin "mappa" (cloth) and "-ger" (carrying), describing the broadly bell-shaped (campanulate) corolla that gives the flower its distinctive, draped look.
Note: as a freshly imported bare-root plant, this specimen typically arrives with just a few leaves — the photo shows a more mature, fuller specimen for reference.
Care tip: Bright, indirect light encourages the best flowering on this species — don't keep it too shaded if blooms are the goal.
Despite its oldest herbarium record being over a century old, this species went undescribed for decades because it was repeatedly confused with the co-occurring Hoya campanulata and the Singapore endemic Hoya wallichii, both of which share the same showy, broadly bell-shaped flower form. Give it bright indirect light, a well-draining mix, and consistent humidity reflecting its swamp and lowland forest origins.
A good example of how easily superficially similar Hoya flowers can mask a genuinely distinct species — this one hid in plain sight in herbaria for over 100 years before finally being recognized and named.
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Light | Bright indirect light |
| Humidity | 65–85% |
| Watering | Keep evenly moist; avoid letting it fully dry out |
| Temperature | 65–85°F (18–29°C) |
| Soil | Well-draining epiphyte mix |
| Fertilizer | Diluted balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during active growth |
| Origin | Southern Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, and Borneo (Sabah, Brunei) |
Inventory Accuracy
If this item is at low stock, or you are ordering all or almost all of our current inventory, there may be an inventory discrepency. We will contact you about any issues as soon as possible.
Order Processing
Please allow 24 to
48 hrs to process your order. Expect an
email within 48 hrs to let you know your order is on your way.
Store Pickup
If you choose “Pickup
in Store” at checkout, an email will be sent when your order is ready for
pickup. Orders can be picked up during
store hours, see our home page for our current hours. The pick up address is 6637 Easton Rd,
Pipersville, PA 18947
Domestic Shipping Rates
Shipping charges, if
any, for your order will be calculated and displayed at checkout.
