Hoya sigillatis (Albomarginata)

Unrooted cutting of Hoya sigillatis (Albomarginata).
Two to three nodes.

Hoya sigillatis (Albomarginata) is an outer-variegated form of Hoya sigillatis, an accepted Hoya species native to Sabah, Borneo.

This form combines the naturally decorative foliage of Hoya sigillatis with cream-to-pale-yellow marginal variegation. The elongated leaves retain green through the center, often accompanied by irregular silver splash, while the pale variegation follows the outer edges of the leaf.

One of the most attractive features of this form is its coloration under brighter growing conditions. The pale margins and new growth may develop beautiful blush, pink, or reddish tones, creating a strong contrast with the darker green and silver center of the leaf.

Hoya sigillatis was formally published by Ted Green in 2004. The species is currently recognized as having two accepted subspecies, both native to Sabah, Borneo. The exact origin of the Albomarginata mutation or selection does not appear to be formally documented.

Botanical name: Hoya sigillatis T.Green
Form: Albomarginata / outer variegated
Native range of species: Sabah, Borneo
First published: 2004
Notable features: Elongated foliage with cream-colored outer variegation, natural silver splash, and potential pink coloration

Please note that the width and pattern of the variegated margins, the amount of silver splash, and the intensity of pink coloration can vary naturally from leaf to leaf and under different growing conditions. The appearance of future growth cannot be guaranteed.

A note about this plant: Species-level botanical information above is based on published taxonomic records. Information concerning the Albomarginata form, its naming, and horticultural characteristics was gathered from publicly available online sources. We do not have original breeder, mutation, or provenance documentation establishing the origin of this particular variegated selection and cannot independently confirm or deny those details.