HOYA MACROPHYLLA 'VARIEGATA'

Keep this hoya in filtered light and on the dry side. Hoyas also do well indoors by a window. The leaves get very big on the macrophylla. The leaves are very interesting. You can see green, white, and even pink colors on the leaves. The flowers are off-white with light pink tips. The corona is off-white. They are not very showy or pretty, this hoya is mostly known for its beautiful, big leaves. The flowers are fragrant.

FAMILY : Apocynaceae
ORIGIN : Malaysia, Indonesia
TYPE/USES : hanging basket or trellis
SIZE : 4' - 6'
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS : filtered light
WATER REQUIREMENTS : let dry before watering
MIN. TEMP. : low 60's
FLOWER : warmer months , fragrant
COMMENTS : huge leaves, the variegation is on the edges and can be yellow, white, and pink