Hoya parviflora 'Splash' Ø6cm

Hoya parviflora 'Splash' - spectacular Southeast Asian cultivar with small (2.5-5cm) deep green leaves completely splashed with shimmering silver spots like dewdrops. Blooms in small umbels of 10-20 cream flowers with pale pink coronas, among the smallest flowers in the Hoya genus. A compact, easy-going climber that fits beautifully into small spaces. Non-toxic (ASPCA). A lovely find for every plant lover. Care instructions Hoya parviflora 'Splash' is an easy-going species to care for, well suited even to those taking their first steps with Hoyas. Its basic requirements include bright indirect light (essential for maintaining the silver variegation), high humidity, constant warm temperatures, and a very well-draining substrate. With these conditions met, the plant will grow healthy, maintain its beautiful variegation pattern, and bloom regularly. Light is the key factor for 'Splash' more so than for other Hoyas, because the silver variegation depends on the amount of light received. Under insufficient light, new leaves may appear almost completely green, losing the distinctive feature of the cultivar. Ideal is to offer the plant bright indirect light, 6-8 hours daily. An east-facing window is perfect, and west-facing windows work well with partial filtering. South-facing windows benefit from filtering through a sheer curtain to avoid leaf burn. Light: Bright indirect, 6-8 hours daily. Essential for maintaining silver variegation. East ideal, west with filter, south best filtered. Watering: Moderate to sparse. Let the top 2-3 cm of substrate dry completely between waterings. Every 5-7 days in summer, 10-14 days in winter. Do not overwater. Temperature: 20-28°C during the growing season, minimum 16°C in winter. Keep it away from cold below 15°C or cold drafts. Humidity: High (60-75%). Appreciates a humidifier or pebble tray with water. Occasional misting helps, but avoid excess. Substrate: Very well-draining and airy. Epiphytic orchid mix combined with perlite, fine bark, and coconut fibres. Avoid compact substrates. Fertilising: Monthly during the growing season (April-September) with liquid fertiliser for flowering plants diluted to half strength. Do not fertilise in winter. Propagation: Through stem cuttings with 2-3 nodes. Roots appear in 4-6 weeks in moist sphagnum moss or in water. Variegation propagates vegetatively. To preserve and intensify the silver variegation, ensure the plant receives sufficient bright indirect light daily. If you notice that new leaves are becoming greener and with fewer spots, move the plant to a brighter location. To stimulate flowering, never cut the flower peduncles after blooming - Hoya blooms repeatedly from the same points in subsequent years. In the cold season, reduce watering but maintain high air humidity to keep the plant happy. Specifications Pot diameter: 6 cm Total height (incl. pot): 15 cm Flowering stage: No flowers