Hoya kerrii 'Albomarginata' - developed specimens

Hoya kerrii 'Albomarginata' is a cultivar with thick, fleshy, heart-shaped leaves that are green in the center and cream-yellow along the edges. The marginal variegation is genuine, not splash variegation, and may vary from one leaf to another. It has a climbing, vining growth habit. Under good growing conditions, it produces umbels of waxy, cream-pink flowers with a reddish-purple center, fragrant mainly at night and rich in nectar.

Foliage and growth. The leaves are simple, opposite, thick and fleshy, with a distinctive cordate shape. The green center is framed by cream-white to cream-yellow margins; the width of the light-colored band is not identical on every leaf blade. The stems are long and climbing; some sections of the vine may temporarily remain leafless before continuing to grow.

Hoya kerrii is known as a “cactus hoya” — it does well with infrequent watering and medium to low atmospheric humidity and is easy to bring into bloom.

Flowers and fragrance. The small, waxy flowers appear in umbels and range in color from cream to pale pink, with a pink-purple or dark red center. The fragrance is most noticeable at night. The flowers may produce a large amount of reddish-brown nectar, which can drip and stain textiles or surfaces directly beneath the plant. Flowering depends on the maturity of the plant and growing conditions.

Identity. The accepted botanical name of the species is Hoya kerrii Craib, published in 1911. The name honors Arthur Francis George Kerr. Native range: Cambodia, Java, Laos, Malaya, Thailand, and Vietnam. 'Albomarginata' is an informal horticultural name for the selection with light-colored margins; it is also found as Hoya kerrii 'Variegata'. It is not a separate taxon. It is neither the green form nor a cultivar with reverse variegation in the center of the leaf blade.

The ceramic pot is not included in the price.

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, fertilization, propagation, and flowering, read the complete Hoya care guide.