Hoya lima (Silver/Splash)

Unrooted cutting of Hoya lima (silver/splash).
Two to three nodes.

Hoya 'Lima' (Silver/Splash) is a small-leaved collector Hoya known for its variable silver foliage.

The leaves are generally petite and oval to slightly elongated, developing silver markings that can range from scattered splash and mottling to extensive silver coverage. Some leaves may become almost completely silver, while others retain considerably more green, so a mature plant can display several different patterns at the same time.

'Lima' is widely established as a horticultural trade name, but its exact botanical identity and history remain unclear. It is sometimes described online as a Hoya from China, while other sources treat 'Lima' simply as an informal cultivated designation rather than a formally identified species. We have not found reliable published documentation establishing its parentage or confirming it as a botanical species.

Because of this uncertainty, we retain the name 'Lima' under which the plant is commonly circulated in Hoya collections rather than assigning it to a species without supporting documentation.

Name in cultivation: Hoya 'Lima'
Form: Silver / Splash
Botanical identity: Undetermined
Notable features: Petite foliage with highly variable silver splash, mottling, and occasional nearly full-silver leaves

Please note that the amount and pattern of silver can vary considerably from leaf to leaf, and the appearance of future growth cannot be guaranteed.

A note about this plant: The naming, identity, and background information above was gathered from publicly available online sources. We have not found authoritative botanical, breeder, or provenance documentation establishing the exact identity or origin of Hoya 'Lima' and cannot independently confirm or deny the various histories currently associated with this plant in cultivation.