Hoya Crassipetiolata Splash

Hoya Crassipetiolata ‘Splash’ is a unique houseplant that stands out for its fleshy, lanceolate leaves with characteristic silver spots. The leaves are deep green with distinct veins, which makes each leaf look like a small work of art. This plant comes from the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, where it grows as an epiphyte or semi-epiphyte. The flowers of Hoya Crassipetiolata ‘Splash’ are cream with a pink-yellow center and have a star shape. This plant prefers bright, diffused light and well-drained soil. It should be watered moderately, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Care:

Hoya Crassipetiolata is easy to grow and resistant to pests and diseases. It can withstand a lot of neglect, but in order not to expose it to unnecessary stress, it is worth ensuring appropriate growing conditions. It prefers a position with plenty of diffused light. It is very susceptible to scorching, so it is not recommended to place it in direct sunlight. It feels best at temperatures of 15 °C to 25 °C and high air humidity. He likes sprinkling. Hoja does not tolerate excess and stagnant water, 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. In summer, hoya is watered abundantly and regularly, but the substrate must dry out between waterings. In winter, we water sparingly to prevent the leaves from wilting. During the growing season, the hoya is fed once a week with fertilizer for flowering plants or orchids, using half the recommended dose. Hoya is sensitive to change of place. It should not be moved, especially before and during flowering, as it may cause the flowers and buds to fall.

The plant is sold in a pot with a diameter of 10.5cm. Plant height measured with the pot is approx. 20 – 25 cm