Hoya lacunosa 'Mint'

Scientific name

Hoya lacunosa 'Mint'

General description

Hoya 'Mint' is a highly ornamental climbing or trailing plant, characterized by its foliage in soft shades of mint green to light willow green. The foliage can sometimes take on a slightly silvery or creamy hue depending on the light. It produces small, star-shaped flowers, often fragrant, which appear in clusters.

Origin

This variety is a horticultural selection of the species Hoya lacunosa, which grows naturally as an epiphyte in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Interview

• Light : bright indirect light; tolerates medium light but prefers high light for better foliage.

• Watering : water when the top of the substrate is dry; avoid excess water and stagnation.

• Humidity : likes moderate to high ambient humidity; air that is too dry can slow growth.

• Temperature : approximately 15 – 29 °C; protect from low temperatures and drafts.

• Substrate : light and well-draining mixture, suitable for epiphytic plants (bark, perlite, plant fibers).

Specific advice

• Hang it or let it cascade from a pot to showcase its delicate leaves.

• Fertilize lightly during the growth period with a diluted, balanced fertilizer.

• Rotate the pot from time to time so that all the stems receive even light.

• This plant is non-toxic to humans and animals.