Hoya lacunosa 'Agni' (Variegated)

Unrooted cutting of Hoya lacunosa 'Agni' (Variegated).
Two to three nodes.

Hoya lacunosa 'Agni' is a lacunosa with striking inner variegation in shades of green, yellow, and cream.

The round-ish leaves typically develop a yellow to yellow-green center surrounded by darker green margins. The pattern can vary considerably from leaf to leaf: some leaves may develop broad areas of bright yellow, while others retain considerably more green or show a narrower central area of variegation.

Several similarly variegated Hoya lacunosa selections are currently in cultivation. In our collection, 'Agni' reminds us somewhat of 'Platano', 'Queen Midori', and 'Illumi', but each has a slightly different expression. 'Platano' tends to appear more creamy-white than yellow; 'Queen Midori' generally develops stronger, brighter yellow variegation, although some leaves may show only a narrow yellow stripe through the center; and 'Illumi' tends to produce a more irregular, scattered, and unpredictable pattern. 'Agni' usually has a softer yellow-to-green appearance with a somewhat more balanced center-variegated pattern.

These differences are observations from plants grown in our own collection and should not be considered diagnostic botanical characteristics. Growing conditions can significantly influence the appearance of variegated Hoya lacunosa.

Botanical background: Hoya lacunosa
Name in cultivation: 'Agni'
Form: Inner variegated
Notable features: Petite foliage with variable yellow-to-yellow-green central variegation and darker green margins

Please note that the amount, placement, and color of the variegation can vary considerably from leaf to leaf. Future growth may be greener or more heavily variegated, and its exact appearance cannot be guaranteed.

A note about this plant: Information concerning the 'Agni' selection, its naming, and horticultural characteristics was gathered from publicly available online sources. Comparisons with 'Platano', 'Queen Midori', and 'Illumi' are based on our own experience growing these plants side by side. We do not have original breeder, registration, or provenance documentation establishing the origin of 'Agni' and cannot independently confirm or deny its complete cultivar history.