Hoya multiflora Silver Splash 8cm H12cm

£54.00 GBP

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Pot Size 8cm H12cm

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Meet the 'Silver Splash' Shooting Star—the most energetic performer of the Hoya family. With her speckled, dark-green leaves and incredible arrow-shaped flowers, she looks like a burst of fireworks in a pot. She’s a fast-growing, non-stop bloomer that brings a touch of celestial magic and a citrusy scent to your home!

The Formal Name: Hoya multiflora 'Silver Splash'
The Nickname: Shooting Star Hoya
Roots: Native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, specifically Malaysia and Thailand.
Natural Vibe: A shrubby climber that thrives in the warm, humid forest understory.

Care Guide

Care Guide:

Sunlight: She loves bright, indirect light. Higher light levels encourage her to produce those amazing "shooting star" flowers almost year-round!

Best Room: A bright kitchen or a sun-filled living room corner.

Snacks: She’s a hungry one! A balanced fertiliser every 2–3 weeks during active growth.

Tropical Feels: High humidity is her friend, but she’s more thirsty than most Hoyas—don't let her air get too dry.

Cosy Factor: Prefers warmth (18–28°C). Avoid placing her near radiators or cold drafts.

Thirst: Keep the soil lightly moist. Unlike other Hoyas, she doesn't like to dry out completely between waterings.

Safety First: Non-toxic – safe for pets and children.

The Bedding: A well-draining but moisture-retentive mix (potting soil with perlite and bark).

Family Tree: Propagate via stem cuttings in water or moist soil.

Space Needs: More of a shrub than a vine, reaching about 60–80 cm in height.

Speed: A fast grower and very frequent bloomer!

Uninvited Guests: Watch for aphids on the flower buds and mealybugs on the stems.

Moving Day: Repot every 1–2 years to refresh her soil and support her fast growth.

Haircut: Snip off spent flower stems, but be careful not to damage the main vine.

Fresh Air: A powerful and beautiful natural air filter.

Plant Lore: Her flowers are unique because they look like tiny arrows or shooting stars, complete with a "comet tail" of petals!

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