Hoya Parasitica Splash

An unusual and rarely commercially available variety that will delight primarily hoya lovers, but also all plant lovers. Hoya Parasitica Splash impresses with its wonderful appearance and large leaves. The long shoots are covered with oval, pointed leaves with a shiny surface, the edges of which are surrounded by a thin, black border, emphasizing their shape. The leaf blade has a ribbed texture, with distinct concave grooves between the veins, which gives it a three-dimensional appearance. Thanks to the leaves with a beautiful shape and interesting texture, the plant is decorative even when it is not flowering. Under appropriate growing conditions, Hoya Parasitica Splash blooms with spherical umbels of small, creamy-greenish flowers in the shape of five-pointed stars with a purple eye in the center. The flowers look as if made of wax and emit a sweet scent. The plant looks most beautiful grown in hanging containers, on high flower beds and shelves, and also as a climbing plant. It is a collector’s variety, but easy to grow, so it will also be suitable for beginner home gardeners.

Advantages:

attractive leaf shape
interesting texture of the leaf blade
hanging or climbing habit
hoya for collectors
uncomplicated cultivation

Requirements and care:

Hoya is an easy and graceful plant to grow at home. Accustomed in nature to difficult conditions, it does not require excessive care and attention in the apartment. However, it is worth remembering its mountain origin and the need for high air humidity. It prefers a warm position with plenty of diffused light. It tolerates drought quite well, but the substrate should not be completely dried out. However, it is very sensitive to water stagnation and overflowing, so the pot should have a lot of drainage holes, and the substrate must be permeable and well-drained. A suitable substrate is a universal substrate. It grows best in tight containers, kept on supports or hanging. A fertilizer for flowering plants is tailored to the plant’s requirements.

The plant is sold in a pot with a diameter of 11 cm. Plant height measured with the pot is approx. 30-35 cm.