Hoya 'Black Margin'

Scientific name

Hoya parasitica 'Black Margin'

General description

Hoya 'Black Margin' is a climbing or trailing plant, appreciated for its fleshy, glossy leaves with a deep green center, surrounded by a black or very dark edge. The contrast between the dark edge and the rest of the leaf gives it a dramatic and very decorative appearance.

Origin

Native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, cultivated for its ornamental characteristics, it is popular with lovers of hoyas with contrasting foliage.

Care

• Light : Bright indirect light; avoid strong direct sun which can burn leaf edges.
• Watering : Water when the substrate is completely dry over the first few centimetres; avoid keeping the soil constantly moist.
• Humidity : Moderate to high humidity is preferred to keep foliage healthy and shiny.
• Temperature : Ideally between approximately 15 and 29°C; no exposure to cold temperatures or cold drafts.
• Substrate : very draining substrate with aerated elements such as perlite or bark, suitable for epiphytic plants.

Special advice

• Prune lightly to encourage a dense shape and prevent the plant from becoming spindly.
• Fertilize lightly in spring/summer with a diluted balanced fertilizer to stimulate new leaf growth.
• Place in a hanging pot or on a trellis support to show off the black-margined foliage.
• Toxic if swallowed to humans and animals.