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Hoya lacunosa 'Silvana'
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Hoya lacunosa 'Silvana' — cultivar with silver leaf dusting and powdery cream-white umbels with strong vanilla fragrance.
Flowering state: No flowers
Country of origin: Indonesia
Pot diameter: (no pot)
Nodes: 5+
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🌿 Hoya lacunosa 'Silvana' — silver sheen of lacunosa
Hoya lacunosa 'Silvana' is a distinctive cultivar of Hoya lacunosa characterized by fine silver dusting on deep green leaf surface. The name 'Silvana' (from "silva" = forest in Latin) combined with silver tones references silver forest reflections. Flowers are identical to standard Hoya lacunosa: powdery cream-white umbels with strong vanilla fragrance.
All advantages of Hoya lacunosa (tolerant, fragrance, abundant flowering) plus decorative silver dusting make this cultivar an excellent piece.
🌍 Origin
Horticultural selection from Hoya lacunosa from Southeast Asia.
🌱 How to care for it
Bright indirect light for silver dusting, humidity 60-80%, temperatures 20-28°C. Airy substrate.
🌸 Flowering
Powdery cream-white umbels with strong vanilla and cinnamon fragrance, identical to Hoya lacunosa.
🌿 Safety
Not toxic to cats, dogs or children.
Denumire: Hoya
Diametru: (fără ghiveci)
Cerințe lumină: Partial umbra
Tip plantă: Decorative
Utilizare: Interior
How does it differ from standard Hoya lacunosa?
'Silvana' has fine silver dusting on leaf surface, while standard Hoya lacunosa has matte green leaves. Flowers and vanilla fragrance are identical.
How do I maintain the silver dusting?
Bright indirect light is key. Under low light, leaves become more pure green, losing the distinctive silver effect. Avoid direct sun which burns.
How to care for it?
Bright indirect light, humidity 60-80%, temperatures 20-28°C, airy substrate. Moderate watering. Tolerant like Hoya lacunosa.
Is it toxic?
No, Hoya lacunosa 'Silvana' is not toxic to cats, dogs or children. Apocynaceae is safe, but the milky sap may irritate skin.
How to propagate?
Stem cuttings with 2-3 nodes in water or moist sphagnum moss. Roots appear in 2-4 weeks. Cuttings inherit the silver dusting.
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