Hoya verticillata ‘Variegata’

Hoya verticillata ‘Variegata’ (syn. often traded as Hoya parasitica variegata) 🌿 Origin: Southeast Asia; an epiphytic, vining wax plant selected for creamy variegation. Standout features include thick, glossy leaves with irregular white-to-mint marbling, neat venation, and a tidy climbing or trailing habit ideal for trellises and hanging displays.
FLOWER DETAILS
Produces elegant, star-shaped flowers in tight umbels: porcelain-white corollas with pale pink to blush coronas, lightly to moderately fragrant (often sweeter in the evening). Blooms sporadically in warm, bright conditions on the same spurs—never remove old peduncles.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
☀️ Light: Bright, indirect light with a touch of gentle morning sun; stronger light enhances variegation.
💧 Water: Let 1–2 cm of mix dry between waterings; water thoroughly, then drain—avoid soggy roots.
🌡️ Humidity: Comfortable at average home levels; appreciates 50–70% for best growth and flowering.
🪴 Soil: Very airy, fast-draining hoya mix (orchid bark + perlite + coco chips + a little peat/coir).
🏺 Potting: Slightly snug pot; repot every 18–24 months. Provide a hoop/trellis or allow to trail.
🌱 Growth rate: Moderate to fast in warm, bright conditions; vines can extend 10–15 cm per 6 months.
🐾 Pet friendly: Yes (generally considered non-toxic to pets).
WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT?
A luminous, easy-going climber with painterly marbling that brightens shelves and windows. Its sculptural vines, glossy leaves, and occasional sweet umbels bring a calm, modern tropical vibe without demanding care.
AT ORANGE’S HOME
At Orange’s Home, we grow variegated Hoya verticillata in a chunky mix with bright, filtered light and measured watering. Trellised vines create a graceful loop of foliage, and we keep old flower spurs for repeat blooms season after season.