Hoya caudata 'Crassifolia'
Hoya caudata 'Crassifolia' is a distinctive form of the caudata group, developing thick, firm leaves with a textured surface and irregular silver mottling. The foliage is substantial compared with typical caudata forms, often showing a rugged, slightly rough feel and pronounced leaf edges. Flowers are pale cream to soft pink with a deeper centre, forming loosely arranged clusters that carry a light sweet fragrance.
The plant grows best in bright filtered light, warm temperatures and a lightly drying cycle. Its thicker leaves prefer stable conditions, and the species responds well to an airy, free-draining mix. Regular feeding during the warmer months supports new growth and flowering, while steady humidity helps maintain leaf quality.
Key Characteristics
- Growth habit: Lightly vining stems suited to climbing or trailing
- Leaf features: Thick, textured green leaves with irregular silver mottling and defined edges
- Flowers: Pale cream to soft pink blooms with darker centres, produced in loose clusters
- Fragrance: Light sweet scent in warm conditions
- Pot size supplied: 100 mm or 80 mm depending on batch; plant size remains consistent
- Growth speed: Slow to moderate due to thick foliage
- Skill level: Intermediate - prefers steady warmth and benefits from consistent humidity and gentle moisture management
Growing Conditions
- Light: Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh midday sun to protect the textured leaves.
- Water: Allow most of the potting mix to dry before watering; thick leaves prefer a lightly drying cycle.
- Temperature: Performs best between 18-30 °C with stable warm conditions.
- Humidity: Moderate humidity supports leaf quality and flowering.
- Potting mix: Chunky, airy, free-draining blend with fine bark and coarse perlite.
- Fertiliser: Light, regular feeding during the warmer months encourages slow but steady growth.
Original: $53.57
-65%$53.57
$18.75
Description
Hoya caudata 'Crassifolia' is a distinctive form of the caudata group, developing thick, firm leaves with a textured surface and irregular silver mottling. The foliage is substantial compared with typical caudata forms, often showing a rugged, slightly rough feel and pronounced leaf edges. Flowers are pale cream to soft pink with a deeper centre, forming loosely arranged clusters that carry a light sweet fragrance.
The plant grows best in bright filtered light, warm temperatures and a lightly drying cycle. Its thicker leaves prefer stable conditions, and the species responds well to an airy, free-draining mix. Regular feeding during the warmer months supports new growth and flowering, while steady humidity helps maintain leaf quality.
Key Characteristics
- Growth habit: Lightly vining stems suited to climbing or trailing
- Leaf features: Thick, textured green leaves with irregular silver mottling and defined edges
- Flowers: Pale cream to soft pink blooms with darker centres, produced in loose clusters
- Fragrance: Light sweet scent in warm conditions
- Pot size supplied: 100 mm or 80 mm depending on batch; plant size remains consistent
- Growth speed: Slow to moderate due to thick foliage
- Skill level: Intermediate - prefers steady warmth and benefits from consistent humidity and gentle moisture management
Growing Conditions
- Light: Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh midday sun to protect the textured leaves.
- Water: Allow most of the potting mix to dry before watering; thick leaves prefer a lightly drying cycle.
- Temperature: Performs best between 18-30 °C with stable warm conditions.
- Humidity: Moderate humidity supports leaf quality and flowering.
- Potting mix: Chunky, airy, free-draining blend with fine bark and coarse perlite.
- Fertiliser: Light, regular feeding during the warmer months encourages slow but steady growth.
