Hoya lacunosa 'Mint' (Long Leaves) - large specimens

Hoya lacunosa 'Mint' (Long Leaves) is a cultivar with narrow, long leaves almost completely covered by a silvery-mint pattern. This pattern is splash, not variegation. It has a trailing habit, and the specimens in this batch are established, with longer vines than a young cutting. The lacunosa group is known for its small, creamy, fluffy, strongly fragrant flowers, characteristic of this scented Hoya. Its foliage and flowers make it a welcoming choice for an apartment.

Foliage and growth. The leaves are longer and narrower than those of the typical form of the species. The silver or mint surface may cover almost the entire leaf blade; splash intensity varies from one leaf to another. Vine length, number of vines, and degree of branching vary from one specimen to another and from one batch to another.

Flowers and fragrance. The flowers are creamy white, fluffy, and grouped in umbels. It is a scented Hoya; the fragrance is characteristic of the lacunosa group. A bloom typically lasts a few days horticulturally, rather than for a guaranteed period. 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, 1827. Its native range extends from southern Myanmar to western and central Malesia. 'Mint' and Long Leaves are commercial labels for this foliage selection, not botanical ranks.

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.