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Hoya krohniana 'Eskimo' - The Silver-Leaved Sweetheart
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The Silver-Leaved Sweetheart: A Charming Hoya for Your Home
Hoya krohniana 'Eskimo' is a truly delightful Hoya variety that's sure to capture your heart with its charming foliage and delicate blooms. This captivating Hoya is native to Southeast Asia and is a wonderful addition to any plant collection.
Distinctive Features
- Leaves: Small, heart-shaped leaves that are adorned with a beautiful silver flecking, giving them a shimmering appearance. The leaves are typically 3-5cm long (approximately 1-2 inches) and have a slightly succulent texture.
- Flowers: Produces clusters of small, star-shaped flowers that are a delicate white or pale pink in colour. The flowers have a sweet fragrance and add to the overall charm of this Hoya.
- Growth Habit: This Hoya has a vining growth habit and can reach a moderate length. It thrives when provided with a support to climb, such as a trellis or moss pole. It can also be grown in a hanging basket to showcase its cascading foliage.
Care Tips
- Light: Bright, indirect light is best. Some direct morning or evening sun can enhance the silver flecking on the leaves. However, be mindful of intense afternoon sun, which may scorch the leaves.
- Water: Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. As a rule of thumb, check the soil moisture with your finger – if the top 2-3cm (approximately 1 inch) feels dry, it's time to water.
- Humidity: This Hoya appreciates moderate to high humidity, mimicking its natural rainforest habitat. You can increase humidity by using a humidifier, placing the plant on a pebble tray filled with water, or misting the leaves regularly.
- Temperature: Maintain warm temperatures between 18-29°C (65-85°F) for optimal growth. Avoid exposing this tropical gem to cold draughts or temperatures below 15°C (59°F).
- Fertiliser: Use a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during the spring and summer growing seasons to encourage healthy growth and flowering. Dilute the fertiliser to half the recommended strength to avoid over-fertilisation.
- Repotting: Repot every 1-2 years as needed, using a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the previous one to prevent over-potting.
Additional Notes
- Hoya krohniana 'Eskimo' is generally easy to care for once you understand its basic needs, making it a rewarding plant for both novice and experienced growers.
- Provide good air circulation around the plant to prevent fungal issues. A well-ventilated environment is crucial for healthy Hoya growth.
- This Hoya can be propagated through stem cuttings, allowing you to share its beauty with friends and family. Simply take a cutting with at least two nodes and place it in water or a well-draining propagation mix.
Shipping Schedule & Biosecurity Information
- Dispatch Day: All orders are dispatched on Tuesdays.
- Cut-off for Same Week Dispatch: Orders must be placed by Monday 7am (AEST) to be sent that week. Orders placed after this will be dispatched the following Tuesday.
WA, NT & TAS Orders
- Cut-off: Orders to WA, NT and TAS must be placed by Friday 7am (AEST) to be included in the following week’s dispatch.
- Treatment & Delay: These orders require biosecurity treatment and certification, which is completed each Friday. Please allow an additional 1–2 weeks for processing.
Plant Health Certification (PHAC) 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 cost at checkout.

Hoya krohniana 'Eskimo' - The Silver-Leaved Sweetheart
Size: 80mm pot



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