Care Needs
Bright Light
Low Humidity: Ideally Above 40%
Loves Heat: Lowest 70F/21C
Disclaimer: The stock photo shows Hoya ‘Penny’s Treat’ with red leaves due to being grown in a bright environment. The plant you’ll receive in the mail might have green leaves and has yet to show its full potential. By purchasing, you understand and accept this.
Hoya ‘Penny’s Treat’ (MB 1405B) is a striking hybrid created by Mike Bernardo in Idaho. This gorgeous plant is known for its dynamic foliage that can shift from lush green to deep burgundy when exposed to bright light, showcasing its full beauty. This characteristic makes it a captivating addition to any plant collection.
Features:
Parentage: This plant is a hybrid between Hoya MB001 and Hoya meliflua, sharing its lineage with its grex sister, Hoya ‘Silver Dollar’ (MB 1405-AG)
Accession Number: MB 1405B, ensuring its unique identity in the world of Hoya hybrids.
Foliage: The leaves are thick, glossy, and oval-shaped, transitioning to a beautiful burgundy hue under bright light conditions.
Flowers:The flowers of Hoya ‘Penny’s Treat’ are a delightful addition, featuring five pale yellow-green petals forming a star-like shape. At the center, there’s a striking red and white coloration, with red emanating from the center towards the tips, giving the flower a vivid contrast.
Care Instructions:
Light: Provide bright, indirect light to encourage the best foliage coloration. While it can tolerate lower light levels, this may result in greener leaves.
Water: Allow the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot. Overwatering is a common issue, so it's better to err on the side of caution.
Humidity: Hoya ‘Penny’s Treat’ thrives in higher humidity but can adapt to average household conditions.
Temperature: Maintain a warm environment, ideally between 60-80°F (15-27°C).
By adding Hoya ‘Penny’s Treat’ to your collection, you’re not only getting a beautiful plant but also a unique piece of horticultural art from a renowned hybridizer. Watch it transform and reveal its stunning potential over time.
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No barrier between the plant and the light source. Ex: Directly under a grow light, in a sunny window with no curtains or trees.
This Hoya tolerates a drier environment. However, it could still benefit from light humidity care, including misting and grouping together with other houseplants. May require humidifier in cooler, drier months.
This hoya does not do well in cold conditions, so be sure to keep in a greenhouse or other temperature controlled space.
This plant has evolved to shift color when exposed to bright sunlight, much like a human getting a tan. This does not harm the plant with proper care.
