Hoya caudata 'Crassifolia'
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Hoya caudata ‘Crassifolia’ is a highly desirable collector form with thick, heavily textured foliage and beautifully fuzzy flowers. The leaves are substantial and splashed with silver, giving the plant a rugged, jungle look even when not in bloom. When it flowers, it produces clusters of creamy, hairy stars with rich burgundy coronas that stand out strongly against the foliage.
Key Characteristics
- Name: Hoya caudata ‘Crassifolia’
- Growth Habit: Semi-climbing vine; best grown on a small trellis or support
- Leaf Features: Thick, crinkled green leaves with strong silver mottling and a leathery feel
- Flowers: Creamy, hairy star-shaped blooms with deep burgundy coronas in rounded clusters
- Fragrance: Light to sweet scent when in full bloom
- Pot Size Supplied: 100 mm
- Growth Speed: Moderate; speeds up under warm, bright conditions
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- WA Status: Permitted for WA
- Helpful For: Flowering and growth respond well to the techniques in Grow Hoyas Faster & Get More Flowers
Growing Conditions
- Light: Bright filtered light; a little morning sun helps bring out the silver leaf patterning
- Water: Allow the mix to dry well between waterings; see How to Water Hoyas for detailed guidance
- Temperature: Warm-growing species that prefers 18–30°C and benefits from the seasonal tips in Seasonal Hoya Care for Australian Growers
- Humidity: Enjoys moderate to high humidity for best growth and flowering
- Potting Mix: Free-draining, chunky mix; its thicker roots suit the principles in Understanding Hoya Roots
- Fertiliser: Light, regular feeding during the warmer months to support foliage and flower production
Where This Hoya Works Best
- Collectors who enjoy silver-splashed, textured foliage
- Warm indoor positions, grow shelves or greenhouses
- On a trellis or moss pole to show off the leaves and clusters of blooms
- Ideal for growers wanting a more unusual, character-filled Hoya
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
