Care Needs
Shaded
Low Humidity: Ideally Above 40%
Intermediate: Lowest 60F
This variety of Hoya Carnosa is highly sought after by collectors for its generous splashes of silver variegation. Some leaves are nearly completely covered in silver, while others are split half-and-half, making each leaf a unique and beautiful addition to your home.
Please note that the leaves vary in size and shape.
FAQ - IS THIS RUSSIAN OR THAI?
Here’s my honest answer - We grow both “Thai” and “Russian” clones here at UPT. Given the same environment, they grow exactly the same. Some people say the “Russian” clones have cuter and rounder leaves. We have plenty of “Thai” clones that grow those leaves as well and plenty of “Russian” ones that grow pointy and long, as well as round leaves. If I were to be snarky, I would say our WG’s are UPT variety haha. Obviously, that is not a real thing but our ‘Wilbur Graves’ are just one variety, ‘Wilbur Graves’ - same flowers, leaves, and growth rate overall (at this point, they are all mixed).
I totally understand if you prefer one over the other. Unfortunately, I can’t pick and choose to sell which “variety” is which because I’d be lying to you and to myself.
As far as the “chinese WG” goes, I can’t speak for it. I grow them in my collection but not cultivating for sale.
-April
Unsolicited Plant Talks
34162 Avenue G, Yucaipa CA 92399
Recreate a dense forest environment. Very little, if any, direct sunlight should hit the plant at any time of the day.
This Hoya tolerates a drier environment. However, it could still benefit from light humidity care, including misting and grouping together with other houseplants. May require humidifier in cooler, drier months.
This hoya does not require high heat, but does not tolerate cold as well as other varieties.
This plant will not change color under bright light.