Hoya acuta variegata 'Yellow Form'
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Hoya acuta variegata ‘Yellow Form’ is a vibrant and eye-catching cultivar known for its bright yellow leaf centres and contrasting deep green margins. This form develops its strongest colour during the warmer months and remains a compact, tidy grower. Even without flowers, its foliage makes it a standout indoor display plant.
Key Characteristics
- Name: Hoya acuta variegata ‘Yellow Form’
- Growth Habit: Compact, semi-trailing to upright vine
- Leaf Features: Bright yellow centres with defined green edging; colour intensifies with warmth and strong light
- Flowers: Pale white to soft pink clusters on mature plants
- Fragrance: Mildly sweet when blooming
- Pot Size Supplied: 100 mm
- Growth Speed: Moderate
- Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate
- WA Status: Permitted for WA
- Seasonal Note: Variegated leaves can fade or green out in low winter light; growers often use the tips in Seasonal Hoya Care for Australian Growers to maintain colour.
Growing Conditions
- Light: Bright filtered light; essential for maintaining strong yellow variegation
- Water: Allow the mix to dry slightly between waterings; see How to Water Hoyas
- Temperature: Warm grower; thrives between 18–30°C
- Humidity: Moderate humidity helps support brighter foliage and steady growth
- Potting Mix: Free-draining airy mix; root behaviour suits growers who follow Understanding Hoya Roots
- Fertiliser: Light, regular feeding in warm months encourages bright colour and flowering
Where This Hoya Works Best
- Bright indoor positions where variegation can shine
- Excellent decorative plant for shelves, trellises or hanging baskets
- Ideal for collectors who enjoy bold foliage Hoyas
- Suitable for beginners due to easy care requirements
Need help with Hoya care?
Explore our Hoya care guides for Australian growers:
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
Non-Biosecurity States (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, SA): We now offer two dispatches per week for these regions:
- Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST. Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Biosecurity States (WA, NT, TAS): These orders require mandatory biosecurity treatment (PHC) and follow a specific weekly schedule:
- Cut-off: Orders must be placed by Thursday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Dispatch Day: Orders are processed over the weekend and dispatched on Tuesday.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
- $20 fee applies to WA orders.
- $10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders. This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping costat checkout.
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Size: 100mm Pot
