Hoya Krohniana Super Silver
Best vining accent for intermediate indoor gardeners seeking unique foliage.
Discover the captivating Hoya Krohniana 'Super Silver', a vining epiphyte native to Southeast Asia. This unique houseplant is celebrated for its striking, heart-shaped leaves that appear almost entirely silver, creating a shimmering, metallic effect. It's a slow-growing variety that thrives indoors with bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. With intermediate care, it can produce clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers, adding an elegant touch to any indoor garden collection. This plant is a beautiful and manageable choice for plant enthusiasts.
$32.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
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Category Rank
141
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#141 in Potted Houseplants
Price vs Category Average
-37%
Below average
Plant Type
Flowering Plant
/ Flowering Plant
Who it's for
- Collectors seeking rare and visually striking foliage
- Busy plant owners needing low-maintenance greenery
- Apartment dwellers with limited vertical space
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for affordable varieties
- Owners lacking access to bright, indirect light
- Impatient gardeners wanting rapid, visible growth
Performance breakdown
Foliage Aesthetics
The metallic silver sheen offers a stunning visual centerpiece for collectors.
Fragrance Potential
Clusters of star-shaped blooms provide a delightful, sweet indoor scent.
Growth Manageability
Slow vining habit keeps the plant compact and easy to style.
Care Difficulty
Intermediate needs require consistent attention to light and moisture levels.
Indoor Adaptability
Thrives in bright, indirect light but demands specific humidity conditions.
Pet Safety
Toxic to household pets, requiring careful placement away from curious animals.
Key Specs
Plant Type
Flowering Plant
Scientific Name
Hoya krohniana 'Super Silver'
Soil Type Requirement
Well-draining soil
Growth Rate
Slow
Light Requirement
Bright Indirect Light
Cultivar/Variety
'Super Silver'
USDA Hardiness Zone
Indoor only
Pot Included
Yes
Features
- Striking, almost entirely silver foliage
- Produces fragrant, star-shaped flowers
- Vining growth habit
- Slow-growing and manageable
- Native to Southeast Asia
- Requires bright, indirect light
- Intermediate care level
- Floral fragrance
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Hoya Krohniana 'Super Silver' for its exceptional quality and stunning aesthetic appeal. Reviewers frequently describe the plants as gorgeous with dense, vibrant silvering, confirming they meet high expectations for this cultivar. A major point of satisfaction is the expert handling; customers appreciate the meticulous packaging that ensures the delicate live product arrives safely with minimal transit stress. Root health is consistently noted as robust, indicating well-established plants. While minor shipping stress sometimes occurs, the overall vigor justifies the investment. Buyers feel the premium price is warranted by the plant's immediate visual impact and rarity, establishing House Plant Shop as a reliable source for high-quality Hoyas.
Know before you buy
This Hoya requires bright, indirect light to thrive and keep its signature silver variegation. Placing it near an east-facing window or a spot with filtered sunlight is ideal to prevent the leaves from fading or burning.
No, the Hoya Krohniana 'Super Silver' is not considered pet-safe. It is best to keep this plant in a location that is inaccessible to curious pets.
This plant prefers a moderate watering schedule. Allow the soil to dry out partially between waterings, ensuring you use a well-draining soil mix to prevent water from sitting at the roots.
Yes, with proper care and adequate light, this Hoya can produce clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers. It is considered an intermediate-level plant, so consistency with light and water is key to encouraging blooms.
The 'Super Silver' is a slow-growing vining epiphyte. Because of its manageable growth rate, it is an excellent choice for shelves or hanging baskets where you don't want the plant to quickly outgrow its space.
This plant thrives in medium humidity levels. While it can adapt to standard household conditions, it will appreciate a slightly more humid environment, such as a spot near other plants or a room with consistent airflow.
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