Hoya krohniana ‘Eskimo’ – 12cm Trellis

Hoya krohniana ‘Eskimo’ produces small, heart-shaped foliage so densely splashed with silver that the leaves appear almost frosted. The stems trail delicately, building into a fine-textured cascade or drape over the edge of a shelf. In the right conditions it produces clusters of small, fragrant, star-shaped flowers. It is a slow, tidy grower that suits collectors who enjoy the miniature end of the Hoya spectrum.

Origins
Native to the Philippines, Hoya krohniana grows as an epiphyte in tropical forest canopy. ‘Eskimo’ is selected for its particularly heavy silver splash patterning, which covers more of each leaf than the species type.

Soil and Substrate
As an epiphyte, Hoya krohniana needs a very open, fast-draining substrate. Our Simply Houseplant Tropical Potting Mix works well as a base, amended with extra orchid bark and perlite to increase drainage and aeration. Allow the substrate to dry between waterings. Bright, indirect light encourages the most vivid silver patterning and the best chance of flowering.