Hoya Krohniana Eskimo

Hoya Krohniana Eskimo: A Rare Gem for Your Plant Collection

Bring home the beauty of the Hoya Krohniana Eskimo, a rare and stunning climbing plant perfect for both indoor and outdoor spaces. With its striking heart-shaped leaves and sweetly fragrant flowers, this plant is a favourite among plant lovers. Whether you're new to gardening or an experienced enthusiast, the Hoya Krohniana Eskimo is sure to impress with its easy care and elegant appearance.

For beautiful creamy white blooms with a yellow star-like centre and less variegated foliage, choose the Hoya Krohniana. It's perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your garden or home!

Why You’ll Love the Hoya Krohniana Eskimo

• Beautiful Foliage: The Hoya Krohniana Eskimo has small, heart-shaped leaves with a thick, waxy texture. The foliage is a dark green colour with prominent silvery variegation or speckling, giving it a frosted appearance. This variegation makes each leaf look as though it has been dusted with silver or snow, adding to its unique charm.Perfect for hanging baskets, pots, or trailing on ground, this plant is a lovely addition to your home.
  
• Fragrant Flowers: This wax plant blooms with small white flowers that grow in clusters, releasing a delightful fragrance, especially in the evening. Each flower has a yellow star-shaped structure called a corona on top. The flowers last about 4-5 days and produce very little nectar.
• Easy to Care For: The Hoya Krohniana Eskimo can tolerate dry conditions, making it a low-maintenance choice. Just keep it in a warm, humid environment for optimal growth.
  

Caring for Your Hoya Krohniana Eskimo

Light: Place the plant in a spot with bright, indirect light. A little morning sunlight is fine, but avoid harsh, direct sunlight. If the Hoya receives too much direct sun, consider growing it under a shade net. Bright, indirect light encourages better flowering.

Watering: Water only when the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry. Be careful not to overwater, especially in winter.

Soil: Hoya Krohniana Eskimo plants thrive in well-draining, nutrient-rich soil that provides excellent aeration for their roots. To enhance drainage, mix perlite, vermiculite, or sand into the soil.

Temperature: The ideal temperature range is 18-29°C. Protect from cold drafts, especially during winter.

Humidity: This wax plant loves medium to high humidity. If the air is dry, consider misting the leaves with a sprayer.

Suitable Places and Support
Perfect for hanging baskets, pots, or trailing on the ground. Use a 6-9 inch pot with proper drainage. The Hoya Krohniana Eskimo needs support to climb, so consider adding a trellis to help it grow taller and thrive.

Fertiliser: Feed once a month during the growing season with a diluted fertiliser, such as seaweed, bone meal and epsom salt. These fertilisers promote better root development, blooming flowers, and healthier foliage. There's no need to fertilise in winter unless the plant is actively growing.

Pruning: Trim dead or brown stems as needed to maintain the plant’s shape. Avoid cutting the long tendrils, as they produce new leaves and flowers.

Peduncles: The flowers grow from stems called peduncles, which should not be cut after flowering, as they will bloom again in the future.

Common Issues and How to Avoid Them

Overwatering: The most common mistake with Hoyas is overwatering. Ensure the soil dries out between waterings to avoid root rot.

Pests: Keep an eye out for common pests like mealybugs or spider mites. Regularly inspect the plant and treat any infestations promptly with neem oil or insecticidal soap.

Sunburn: Protect your Hoya from direct sunlight to prevent sunburned leaves. If you notice yellowing or whitish spots, move the plant to a shadier spot.

Uses:

Attracts Pollinators: The sweet fragrance and attractive blooms make this plant a magnet for bees, butterflies, and birds, enhancing the biodiversity of your garden.

Note: The plants may or may not contain flowers or buds. There are chances that the buds/flowers could dry up due to transit stress even though we pack them with extreme care. The local climatic conditions and fertilization habits can affect the brightness & colour intensity of flowers. While we make every effort to match the actual colours of the flowers, the photographs may not be the exact representation, due to different monitor settings.

Shipping: Please note that we might need up to 2-3 business days to properly dry and pack the plant and ship them.