Hoya deykeae is a rare species of Hoya from the Apocynaceae family, known for its thick, waxy, dark green leaves, decorated with impressive silver spots and splashes. It grows as a climbing plant with elegant branches, suitable for hanging baskets or supports. This collector's plant impresses with the unique metallic sheen of its foliage.

Growth and Development

• Hoya deykeae has a climbing-vining growth habit, developing long, flexible branches that can be trained on supports or hung from hanging baskets.
• It grows at a moderate rate, with new leaves regularly appearing along the main branches.
• The plant forms nodes that produce aerial roots to attach to supports.

Lighting: Bright, indirect light. The light intensity affects the brightness of the silver markings.

Temperature: Ideally 18-28°C, minimum 15°C.

Watering: Allow the substrate to partially dry out between waterings. Water when the top 2-3 cm is dry.

Humidity: Ideally 60-80%. Requires regular misting of leaves or placement in a tray with wet stones.

Substrate: Well-draining mix: 40% perlite, 30% pine bark, 20% coconut fibers, 10% activated charcoal.

Fertilizer: Use liquid fertilizer (20-20-20) diluted to half strength, once a month during active growth (April-September).

Propagation: By stem cuttings with at least 2 nodes, rooting in water or a perlite-sphagnum mix.

Specifications

• Pot diameter: 8 cm
• Total height (including pot): 10 cm
• Flowering stage: Without flowers