Hoya lacunosa 'Silver Lime' | 2-Inch

Hoya lacunosa ‘Silver Lime’ is a compact, fast-growing trailing hoya prized for its bright, splashy foliage and rewarding fragrance, making it a standout for collectors who want something both easygoing and visually striking. This rooted cutting in a 2-inch pot is already pushing new growth, giving you an active start toward a lush, cascading plant that brings texture, movement, and scent into your indoor space.

• Origin of the plant: Hoya lacunosa is a species native to Southeast Asia, where it naturally grows in warm, humid forest environments as an epiphytic vine. The ‘Silver Lime’ form is selected for its vivid lime-green splash variegation on classic lacunosa foliage. No specific peer-reviewed publication exists for this cultivar, but the species Hoya lacunosa has been widely documented in botanical references for its epiphytic growth habit and distribution across tropical Asia.

• Leaf characteristics: Small, compact leaves with the classic lacunosa shape—slightly textured and softly succulent. ‘Silver Lime’ stands out with irregular lime-green splash and variegation across the foliage, creating a bright, high-contrast trailing effect as it matures.

• Flowers: Produces clusters of small, fuzzy, creamy-white star-shaped blooms typical of lacunosa. Flowers are known for a strong, sweet cinnamon-like fragrance and can last several days per bloom cluster, often appearing repeatedly under ideal conditions.

• Growth speed: Fast-growing for a hoya, especially when established. It readily vines and fills out support or trailing setups with consistent warmth and light.

• Watering needs: Allow the potting mix to dry partially between waterings. Water thoroughly when the top layer feels dry, avoiding prolonged soggy conditions to protect delicate epiphytic roots.

• Light requirements: Bright, indirect light. Performs especially well under grow lights—position about 8 inches from the top of the plant under double Barrina T5 lights running approximately 14 hours per day for optimal growth and splash expression.

• Temperature & humidity: Best growth occurs at 70–75°F with 60–65% humidity, mimicking its tropical forest origin and encouraging steady vine development and healthy foliage.

• General hoya care: Provide a well-draining mix, allow slight drying between waterings, and maintain steady humidity and airflow. Avoid overwatering and sudden environmental shifts. Full care guide available here: https://hoyatreasures.com/pages/caring-for-hoya

Why Customers Love It
Collectors love Hoya lacunosa ‘Silver Lime’ for its rare, splashy foliage, fast-trailing growth, and reliably fragrant blooms. It delivers high visual impact in a small footprint while staying forgiving enough for everyday indoor plant care.

*** Exact plant, rooted with new growth, US Seller ***

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