Hoya crassipetiolata 'Splash’ - mounted in ‘Snaily’ shell

Hoya crassipetiolata 'Splash' is a collector's cultivar, prized for its firm, glossy leaves and silver patterning that follows the network of veins. The name “Splash” describes the leaf's silver areas. Each leaf may have a different pattern, while the intensity and distribution of the splash naturally vary as the plant grows, adding interest to each new stage of development. Its thick petioles are its distinctive feature.

Foliage and growth. The leaves are elliptic, thick, and supported by unusually robust petioles, a characteristic that inspired the species name. The veins form a visible reticulated pattern, accentuated in this selection by silver spots and areas. The plant has a climbing habit, with flexible vines that can be trained onto a support. The vine tips are brittle and may be damaged during handling or transport, without preventing new growth from appearing.

Flowers. It produces umbels of small white flowers, sometimes with greenish or pale pink tones.

Botanical identity and origin. The accepted botanical name is Hoya crassipetiolata Aver., V.T.Pham & T.A.Le. The species was described in 2017 and is native to Vietnam, where it grows in the humid tropical biome. Hoya hainanensis is a separate accepted species. The label “Da Nang, Vietnam” may indicate the origin of the horticultural material, but it is not another botanical name.

Commercial presentation. The specimen is presented mounted in a decorative “Snaily” shell, a form that highlights its climbing habit and foliage.

Substrate: use an airy, well-drained mix suitable for epiphytic species. We recommend the professional substrate for Hoya and Anthurium - SG Mix.

For complete recommendations on light, watering, substrate, fertilization, propagation, and flowering, read the complete Hoya care guide.