Hoya krohniana 'Black Leaves' - full pots - 4-5 plants/pot

Hoya krohniana 'Black Leaves' is a label for a selection with dark foliage: the heart-shaped leaves turn burgundy or almost black in bright light. The species is native to the Philippines and was published in 2009; before that, it circulated as Hoya lacunosa 'Heart Leaf'. The growth habit is compact and trailing. The flowers are small, creamy white, fluffy, strongly scented, and similar to those of the lacunosa group.

Foliage and growth. The new leaves are often heart-shaped; mature forms may vary. The dark color is caused by light, not by a stable black pigment. In low light, the foliage returns to green. The species may also have silver splashes. The pot diameter is 12 cm. There may be damage caused by international shipping, especially on long vines.

Flowers and fragrance. The flowers are star-shaped, finely pubescent, creamy white, and grouped in dense umbels. The fragrance is strong and perceived mainly in the evening, as with Hoya lacunosa. The flowers last for several days. During the warm season, mature plants may bloom repeatedly. Flowering depends on the plant's maturity and growing conditions.

Identity. The accepted botanical name is Hoya krohniana Kloppenb. & Siar, published in 2009. The species is native to the Philippines. 'Black Leaves' is a cultivar selected for its dark foliage. It is not Hoya lacunosa, although the flowers and growth habit are similar.

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.