Hoya finlaysonii ‘Sarawak’
 
This is a hoya for people who care about leaves as much as flowers. Possibly more.
 
Hoya finlaysonii ‘Sarawak’ is all about surface and structure. Large, thick leaves with dramatic dark veining that looks etched rather than grown. The patterning feels deliberate, almost graphic, and each leaf has real weight to it. This is not a dainty hanger plant. It has presence.
 
The vines grow with purpose, producing leaf after leaf that feels considered and architectural. Even without flowers, it holds its own as a serious foliage plant. When it does bloom, the flowers are a bonus, not the main event.
 
Care is classic hoya, but this one appreciates you paying attention. Bright, indirect light brings out the contrast in the veining. Let the soil dry between waterings and keep it warm. Good airflow helps. Ignore it too much and it will sulk quietly. Treat it well and it settles in for the long haul.
 
Why it’s special
The Sarawak form is prized for its bold veining and heavy leaf texture. It looks exotic without being fragile and instantly stands apart from softer, shinier hoyas that all start to blur into one.
 
Good to know
This is an indoor trailing houseplant that prefers consistency. Growth is steady rather than fast, and it rewards patience with increasingly impressive foliage. Best suited to someone who already understands hoyas or is ready to slow down and learn one properly.
 
If you want a hoya that feels collected, mature, and unapologetically foliage-first, Hoya finlaysonii ‘Sarawak’ more than earns its place.
 
Graphic. Textured. Serious leaf business.