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Hoya lacunosa 'Sulcata'
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Hoya lacunosa 'Sulcata' — rare cultivar with deeply grooved-vein leaves and powdery cream-white umbels with vanilla fragrance.
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🌿 Hoya lacunosa 'Sulcata' — deeply grooved leaves
Hoya lacunosa 'Sulcata' is a rare cultivar of Hoya lacunosa, with very distinct leaves through deeply grooved veins ("sulcata" = grooved, in Latin). Leaves have a unique texture, almost embossed, with clearly traced central and lateral venation. Grows as a delicate vine and retains the strong vanilla fragrance specific to the species.
Flowers appear in compact powdery cream-white umbels with pale pink centers. The contrast between grooved leaf texture and powdery flowers creates an elegant appearance.
🌍 Origin
Horticultural selection from Hoya lacunosa, native to Southeast Asia.
🌱 How to care for it
Bright indirect light, humidity 60-80%, temperatures 20-28°C. Airy substrate. Moderate watering.
🌸 Flowering
Powdery cream-white umbels with strong vanilla and cinnamon fragrance. Blooms abundantly and repeatedly summer-autumn.
🌿 Safety
Not toxic to cats, dogs or children. Safe Apocynaceae. Milky sap may irritate skin.
What does 'Sulcata' mean?
'Sulcata' comes from Latin meaning 'furrowed'. It refers to the deep leaf veins that create a three-dimensional sculptural effect.
How do I care for this cultivar?
Prefers moderate to bright indirect light, well-draining substrate, watering when 70-80% dry. Temperature: 16-28°C.
Is it toxic?
No, like all Hoya species, it is non-toxic and safe for pets and children.
How fragrant are the flowers?
Very fragrant. Lacunosa is renowned for its sweet, intense scent that spreads in the evening and can fill a room.
What substrate do you recommend?
Well-draining mix of bark, perlite, and sphagnum. Substrate should allow root aeration.
What does 'sulcata' mean?
From Latin, 'sulcata' means 'grooved' or 'with furrows' and refers to the deep veins creating an embossed appearance on the leaf surface.
How does it differ from standard Hoya lacunosa?
'Sulcata' has much deeper-veined leaves creating a distinct grooved appearance. Grows and flowers similarly, with identical vanilla and cinnamon fragrance.
Is it toxic?
No, Hoya lacunosa 'Sulcata' is not toxic to cats, dogs or children. Apocynaceae is safe, but the milky sap may irritate sensitive skin.
How to care for it?
Bright indirect light, humidity 60-80%, temperatures 20-28°C, airy substrate. Moderate watering when substrate is nearly dry. Tolerates variations.
How to propagate?
Stem cuttings with 2-3 nodes in water or moist sphagnum moss. Roots appear in 2-4 weeks. Leaf texture is inherited from the mother plant.
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