Hoya Krohiana 'Eskimo'
Best trailing plant for collectors seeking unique, shimmering silver foliage.
This vining epiphyte turns heads with its shimmering, silver-dusted foliage that looks more like metallic art than a standard houseplant. It is a slow grower that demands patience, but the reward is a rare, elegant display that occasionally gifts you with clusters of fragrant, star-shaped blooms.
$24.99
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Who it's for
- Busy plant owners prone to forgetting occasional watering
- Apartment dwellers needing space-saving, decorative greenery
- Fragrance lovers who enjoy evening-blooming indoor flowers
Who should skip it
- Beginners intimidated by meticulous pest inspection and management
- Impatient gardeners wanting fast-growing, dramatic trailing vines
- Low-light indoor gardeners hoping for frequent floral displays
Performance breakdown
Foliage Visual Impact
The intense silver variegation creates a stunning, metallic aesthetic.
Growth Manageability
Slow growth habits make this an ideal low-maintenance vining plant.
Flowering Potential
Fragrant, star-shaped blooms reward patient and attentive indoor gardeners.
Care Accessibility
Intermediate requirements demand consistent light and careful moisture management.
Display Versatility
Perfect for trailing from shelves or hanging in bright corners.
Plant Health Consistency
Ships well-established in a quality pot for immediate home integration.
Key Specs
Pot Diameter
4 inches
Plant Type
Flowering Plant, Vine
Scientific Name
Hoya krohniana 'Super Silver'
Soil Type Requirement
Well-draining soil
Light Requirement
Bright Indirect Light
Pot Included
Yes
Soil Included
Yes
Care Level
Intermediate
Growth Habit
Vining
Fragrance
Floral
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