Hoya lacunosa 'Asami' (albomarginata) - cinnamon scent

Hoya lacunosa 'Asami' is a cultivar of the species Hoya lacunosa, selected for its small, compact foliage with creamy-white marginal variegation. The light-colored margins brighten the plant and distinguish it from the species' green forms. Its growth habit is delicate and slightly trailing, making it suitable as a small variegated Hoya. At maturity, the lacunosa group is known for small flowers with a cinnamon fragrance, perceived especially in the evening after dark.

Foliage and growth. The leaves are small and slightly succulent, with the characteristic texture of the species: leaf blades that are slightly sunken between the veins. In 'Asami', the variegation is marginal, albomarginate, not splash. The distribution and width of the creamy margin may vary from one leaf to another and from one stem to another. The plant remains compact, with thin vines.

Flowers and fragrance. Hoya lacunosa is a fragrant Hoya. The flowers are small, cream or pale yellow, grouped in dense umbels, and the cinnamon fragrance is frequently described in cultivation. Its intensity may vary depending on the clone, time of day, and microclimate. Flowering depends on the plant's maturity and growing conditions.

Botanical identity and origin. The accepted botanical name of the species is Hoya lacunosa Blume, published in 1827. Its native range extends from southern Myanmar to western and central Malesia. The plant is a climbing epiphyte or lithophyte. 'Asami' is a cultivar with marginal variegation.

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

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