Hoya krohniana 'Silver' - Silver Hoya

Hoya krohniana 'Silver' is a celestial wonder among plants, boasting captivating foliage adorned with exquisite silver variegation along its succulent-like leaves, resembling glistening stars in the night sky. Its cascading vines elegantly drape, showcasing clusters of delicate, star-shaped blooms that further accentuate the ethereal beauty of this rare cultivar. Elevate your indoor garden with this enchanting Hoya variety, a celestial symphony of silver-speckled leaves and charming, celestial-like flowers.

Hoya krohniana 'Silver' Plant Profile

• Botanical Name: Hoya krohniana
• Common Name: Hoya, Hoya krohniana
• Family: Apocynaceae
• Native Range: Eastern Asia and Australia

Hoya krohniana 'Silver' Care Guide

• Care Level: Moderate
• Light: 6-8 hours of bright, filtered light. Harsh light will burn the foliage.
• Water: Allow top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between watering; avoid over-watering.
• Humidity: Average 50-75%; Tolerant of lower levels of humidity
• Temperature: 55–85F
• Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves and control growth.
• Feeding: Use a general-purpose liquid houseplant fertilizer at half strength once every month during the spring and summer only.
• Propagation: Cuttings
• Growth: Fast-growing compared to other Hoyas. Trailing, vining growth habit will often follow the light and can be trained to grow up a trellis, totem pole or wall for a vertical display. This plant also looks elegant trailing from a hanging basket planter.
• Soil: Use a well-draining, lightweight soil mix, such as commercially available cactus soil.
• Pests: Look out for aphids, spider mites, mealybugs and other scale insects
• Toxicity: Hoya are widely known to be non-toxic to humans and animals yet if ingested may cause reactions in certain individuals. More research is needed in this area. As with all plants, we recommend you exercise caution around children and pets and keep plants out of reach.