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Hoya Sarawak Cream 12cm H10cm

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Hoya ‘Sarawak Cream’ is a rare and elegant collector Hoya known for its creamy variegation and beautifully textured leaves. Originating from the lush rainforests of Borneo, this cultivar features thick, glossy foliage with soft cream, lime, and green marbling. Graceful, vining, and wonderfully ornamental, it brings a touch of tropical luxury to any bright indoor space.

Full Botanical Name: Hoya sp. ‘Sarawak Cream’
Common Names: Sarawak Cream Hoya, Cream Variegated Hoya
Country and/or Region of Origin: Borneo (Sarawak region)
Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Grows epiphytically in warm, humid forests with dappled sunlight, high airflow, and drying periods between rainfall

Care Guide

Care Guide:

Light: Bright, indirect light is essential to maintain the creamy variegation. Tolerates gentle morning sun but avoid direct midday rays.

Ideal Room: Living rooms, bedrooms, plant rooms, bright bathrooms, or greenhouse cabinets

Feeding: Feed every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser. Hoyas also appreciate calcium and magnesium supplements.

Humidity: Prefers 60–80% humidity; grows well in kitchen/bathroom humidity but thrives with humidifiers or cabinet environments.

Ideal Temperature: 18–28°C; avoid temperatures below 15°C.

Watering: Allow the top 2–4 cm of soil to dry before watering again. Avoid waterlogged soil—overwatering can cause leaf yellowing and root issues.

Pet/Child Safe: Non-Toxic (genus level).

Soil Type: Chunky, airy epiphytic mix containing orchid bark, perlite, pumice, and coco coir

Propagation: Stem cuttings in moss, water, or soil; roots faster with bottom heat and high humidity

Eventual Height and Spread: Vines reaching 1–2 metres indoors; benefits from a trellis or hoop support

Growth Rate: Moderate; variegated forms tend to grow slower than green varieties

Pests and Treatment: Susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites, and thrips—treat with neem oil or plant-safe insecticides

Repotting: Every 2–3 years; prefers to be slightly root-bound but benefits from fresh, airy substrate

Pruning: Trim lightly to control vine length; never remove flowering peduncles

Air Purification: Good; waxy leaves help filter indoor air while adding tropical elegance

Folklore: Cream-variegated Hoyas are often said to symbolise clarity and light, representing calm energy and balance within the home

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