Hoya walliniana (Splash)

Unrooted cutting of Hoya walliniana (Splash).
Two to three nodes.

Hoya walliniana (Splash) is a splashy form of Hoya walliniana, an accepted Hoya species native to Borneo.

The species is known for its relatively small, glossy leaves, which may develop silver speckling and splash. In this form, the silver markings can be especially noticeable, ranging from scattered flecks to larger irregular patches. Under brighter conditions, the foliage may also develop deep red to burgundy coloration.

Hoya walliniana was collected in 1997 near Sipitang in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, and was formally published by Dale Kloppenburg and Torill Nyhuus in 2003. The species was named in honor of Swedish Hoya collector Pierre Wallin.

The flowers are small compared with many Hoyas. They are described as cream-white with a pale yellow corona and a reddish-brown center, with the inner surface of the corolla noticeably hairy.

Botanical name: Hoya walliniana Kloppenb. & Nyhuus
Form: Splash
Native range: Borneo — Sabah and Sarawak
Reported original collection: Sipitang, Sabah, Malaysia
First published: 2003
Notable features: Compact foliage, variable silver splash, and the ability to develop deep red coloration under brighter light

Please note that the amount and pattern of splash can vary naturally from leaf to leaf, and foliage coloration may change depending on 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 and the original species description. Information concerning the Splash form and its horticultural characteristics was gathered from publicly available online sources. We do not have original selection or provenance documentation for this particular splash form and cannot independently confirm or deny those details.