Hoya verticillata 'Silver Heart'

Lightly rooted cutting of Hoya verticillata 'Silver Heart'. 
Exact plant.

Hoya verticillata 'Silver Heart' is a striking selection of Hoya verticillata known for its exceptionally silver foliage.

The leaves can develop extensive silver coverage, ranging from defined silver markings and mottling to leaves that appear almost completely silver. Some foliage may retain irregular green patches or speckling, creating considerable variation from leaf to leaf.

One of the especially attractive characteristics of 'Silver Heart' is its response to brighter light. The pale silver foliage may develop soft blush, pink, or lavender tones, giving mature plants a beautiful pastel appearance.

This plant may also occasionally be encountered under the older name Hoya acuta 'Silver Heart'. Hoya acuta is currently treated botanically as a synonym of Hoya verticillata var. verticillata.

Botanical background: Hoya verticillata
Name in cultivation: 'Silver Heart'
Also circulated as: Hoya acuta 'Silver Heart'
Notable features: Heavy silver foliage with variable green markings and potential pink-to-lavender coloration

Please note that the amount and pattern of silver can vary naturally from leaf to leaf. Coloration can also change depending on growing conditions, and 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 'Silver Heart' selection, naming, and horticultural characteristics was gathered from publicly available online sources. We do not have original breeder, registration, or provenance documentation for this particular plant and cannot independently confirm or deny those details.