Hoya carnosa 'Grey Ghost'
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Hoya carnosa ‘Grey Ghost’ is one of the most striking and sought-after forms of Hoya carnosa, prized for its pale, silvery-grey foliage with soft speckling and ghost-like variegation. When mature, it produces classic carnosa clusters of star-shaped soft pink blooms with a crimson centre — an elegant contrast to the muted leaves.
This cultivar is tough, rewarding and well-suited to Australian indoor growing conditions. It follows the growing principles outlined in our Hoya care guides, including How to Water Hoyas and Grow Hoyas Faster & Get More Flowers.
Key Characteristics
- Name: Hoya carnosa ‘Grey Ghost’
- Growth habit: Strong vining carnosa with excellent indoor tolerance
- Leaf features: Pale silver-grey leaves with mottling, soft marbling and light speckling
- Flowers: Soft pink to blush flowers with deeper pink centres held in tight clusters
- Fragrance: Sweet, most noticeable in the evening
- Pot size supplied: 100 mm unless otherwise stated
- Growth speed: Medium–fast when warm and bright
- Skill level: Very easy — ideal for beginners and collectors
Growing Conditions
- Light: Bright, indirect light brings out the pale grey foliage. Avoid harsh afternoon sun.
- Water: Allow most of the mix to dry between waterings. See How to Water Hoyas.
- Temperature: 15–30 °C; protect from strong winter cold.
- Humidity: Standard indoor humidity is fine; moderate humidity boosts growth.
- Potting mix: Light, airy and free-draining to prevent root issues. More detail in Understanding Hoya Roots.
- Fertiliser: Light, regular feeding during warm seasons supports blooming and foliage colour.
Where This Hoya Works Best
- Ideal for bright indoor rooms and warm verandas
- Excellent choice for collectors seeking unusual carnosa foliage
- Great on trellises, shelves and hanging planters
- Flowers reliably when mature and grown warm
Need help with Hoya care?
Explore our Hoya care guides for Australian growers:
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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.
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- 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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