{"product_id":"hoya-lacunosa-silver-long-leaf-hoya-lacunosa-easy-care-indoor-plant","title":"Hoya Lacunosa Silver Long Leaf (Hoya lacunosa) – Easy Care Indoor Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-131\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-131\"\u003eHoya lacunosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-131 citation-end-131\"\u003e 'Silver Long Leaf' is a sought-after collector wax plant prized for its elegant, elongated foliage coated in a brilliant silvery sheen.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-130 citation-end-130\"\u003eAs a cascading epiphyte, it looks stunning trailing from hanging baskets or trained up a bamboo trellis.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-129 citation-end-129\"\u003eWhen mature, it produces sweet, cinnamon-scented, star-shaped white blooms that fill your space with a delicate fragrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-129 citation-end-129\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eHoya lacunosa 'Silver Long Leaf'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eEpiphytic Trailing Vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow soil to dry out between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit: \u003c\/strong\u003eCascading or Climbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the plant only. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for shelves, desks, and hanging displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlantJoyCo Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Care for Your Hoya lacunosa 'Silver Long Leaf'\u003c\/b\u003e Hi, I'm Annalise! In my experience, \u003ci\u003eHoya lacunosa 'Silver Long Leaf'\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the most rewarding fragrant Hoyas to keep indoors. To maintain that intense silver coverage and trigger those iconic perfume-scented blooms, strong indirect lighting is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e Thrives in bright, indirect sunlight. Generous light keeps the silvery splash vibrant and triggers heavy bloom clusters; avoid harsh direct afternoon sun which can scorch the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e Water thoroughly when the top 30–50% of the substrate feels dry. Lacunosa roots are relatively fine, so while it tolerates drying slightly, it prefers not to stay bone-dry for extended periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/b\u003e 50–75%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 18–26°C (protect from cold drafts below 15°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ1: How do I keep the silver splash on my Hoya lacunosa 'Silver Long Leaf' bright and intense?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA1:\u003c\/b\u003e The key to maximum silver coloration is high-intensity, indirect light! In lower light conditions, new foliage will emerge darker green with far fewer silver flecks. Place your plant in a spot with strong filtered sunlight (such as an east window or under a quality LED grow light) to keep those narrow leaves heavily silvered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ2: Why are the flower buds on my Hoya lacunosa 'Silver Long Leaf' blasting before they open?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA2:\u003c\/b\u003e Hoya lacunosa forms flower umbels readily, but peduncle drop usually happens when the fine root system dries out completely while buds are developing. Keep moisture consistent when you spot peduncles forming, letting the top layer dry slightly is fine, but avoid total drought and don't move the pot or change its light orientation while it's budding!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ3: How is Hoya lacunosa 'Silver Long Leaf' different from standard Hoya lacunosa?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA3:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard \u003ci\u003eHoya lacunosa\u003c\/i\u003e features small, teardrop-shaped leaves with light flecking. The 'Silver Long Leaf' form features distinctly elongated, lanceolate leaf blades coated in a dense, almost metallic silver sheen. Both forms share the same incredible, sweet nighttime fragrance when blooming!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PlantJoyCo","offers":[{"title":"Variant 1","offer_id":54021030576435,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Variant 2","offer_id":54021030609203,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/2635\/1155\/files\/hoya-lacunosa-silver-long-leaf-1_webp.webp?v=1788586465","url":"https:\/\/www.plantjoyco.com.au\/products\/hoya-lacunosa-silver-long-leaf-hoya-lacunosa-easy-care-indoor-plant","provider":"PlantJoyCo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}