Hoya lacunosa 'White Pearl' is a charming selection prized for its elegant silver-toned foliage and delightfully fragrant blooms. As a rooted cutting with new growth in a 2-inch pot, this plant offers collectors the opportunity to establish a healthy specimen from the start. Its compact growth habit, attractive leaves, and sweetly scented flowers make Hoya lacunosa 'White Pearl' an excellent choice for windowsills, shelves, and dedicated Hoya collections.
Hoya lacunosa 'White Pearl' Care & Details
Origin: Hoya lacunosa is native to Southeast Asia, including regions of Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and surrounding areas. The cultivar name 'White Pearl' is a horticultural selection of Hoya lacunosa. Scientific reference: Rodda, M. & Simonsson Juhonewe, N. (2013). "The taxonomy of Hoya lacunosa and related species." Webbia. https://doi.org/10.1080/00837792.2013.815007
Leaves: Small, narrow, slightly succulent leaves with a distinctive silvery appearance that gives the plant its "White Pearl" look. The leaves are relatively thick compared to many houseplants, helping the plant tolerate brief drying between waterings.
Flowers: Produces clusters of small, fuzzy, star-shaped white flowers. Like many Hoya lacunosa forms, the blooms are known for their sweet fragrance, often described as perfume-like. Individual flowers are small, but the clustered umbels create an eye-catching display. Flowers typically last several days to over a week under favorable conditions.
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast-growing when provided with warmth, humidity, and adequate light.
Watering: Allow the potting mix to become partially dry before watering again. Avoid keeping the roots constantly wet.
Light Requirements: Prefers bright, indirect light. For indoor growing, approximately 8 inches beneath double Barrina T5 lights for 14 hours daily has produced good growth.
Ideal Temperature: Around 75°F.
Ideal Humidity: Around 62% humidity is well-suited for healthy growth and flowering.
General Hoya Care: Use a chunky, well-draining mix, avoid overwatering, provide bright indirect light, and allow airflow around the foliage. Complete care guide: https://hoyatreasures.com/pages/caring-for-hoya
