Hoya mitrata Silver
Silver Leaf Hoya

Hoya mitrata Silver

£43.99
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8cm £43.99

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Description

Hoya mitrata Silver is a collector's hoya with thick, fleshy leaves heavily splashed and dusted with silver, so each one looks slightly different from the last. Broad, rounded leaves with clear veining are carried on twining stems, and the undersides can flush purple in good light. It is one of the more unusual plants in our Hoya collection, and it has a habit no other houseplant on the shelf can match.

Origins

In the wild, Hoya mitrata climbs through the trees of wet tropical forest from southern Thailand to Borneo and the Philippines. It is an ant plant: mature plants make a second kind of leaf that cups against a branch to form a sheltered chamber, where ant colonies live in exchange for feeding the plant. Indoors it needs no ants at all. This silver leaved form was first traded as Hoya sp. Buntok Silver, after a town in Borneo, before being matched to the species. It belongs with our rare and unusual plants.

Care

Give it bright, indirect light, which keeps the silver markings strong and encourages flowering. Let most of the compost dry before watering, then soak and drain; it is sensitive to overwatering and drops leaves if kept wet. It appreciates humid air but copes with ordinary rooms if the airflow is good. Keep it warm, above 15C. Let it trail from a hanging pot or train it up a small support from our moss poles and supports; it suits our hanging plants equally well.

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How to care for Silver Leaf Hoya

Give me bright light out of the midday sun and water me only when my soil is completely dry.

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What our customers say

Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

Emily P.

Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.

James R.

Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.

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About Silver Leaf Hoya

Hoya mitrata Silver is a houseplant that takes a little effort. It needs bright indirect light, watering only once the compost has dried right through, a little extra humidity and a minimum temperature of 15°C.

Good for

Living Room Kitchen

Care level

EasyChallenge

A little effort

Light

ShadeFull sun

Bright, indirect light

Bright, indirect light keeps the silver markings strong and encourages flowers. A little gentle morning or evening sun is fine; avoid hot midday sun. Read moreShow less

Bright, indirect light keeps the silver markings strong and encourages flowers. A little gentle morning or evening sun is fine; avoid hot midday sun.

Watering

Evenly moistDries out fully

Let it dry out fully between waterings

Water when most of the compost has dried, then soak it through and let it drain completely. It is sensitive to overwatering and drops leaves if kept wet, so water less in winter. Read moreShow less

Water when most of the compost has dried, then soak it through and let it drain completely. It is sensitive to overwatering and drops leaves if kept wet, so water less in winter.

Humidity

Average homeHigh humidity

Prefers a little extra humidity

Prefers humid air, ideally 60 percent or more, but adapts to normal room humidity if the air moves freely around it. Read moreShow less

Prefers humid air, ideally 60 percent or more, but adapts to normal room humidity if the air moves freely around it.

Temperature

Keep above 15°C · Likes a warm room

Warm, ideally 18 to 26C. Keep it above 15C and away from cold draughts and cold windows in winter. Read moreShow less

Warm, ideally 18 to 26C. Keep it above 15C and away from cold draughts and cold windows in winter.

Feeding

Feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser from spring to autumn, and let it rest over winter.

Growth habit

Climbing →Trailing →

Plant type

Hoya →

Also known as

Hoya mitrata Silver

Genus

Hoya →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hoya mitrata Silver the same as Hoya sp. Buntok Silver?

Yes. This silver leaved form was first traded as Hoya sp. Buntok Silver, after a town in Borneo, and is now sold under Hoya mitrata. Silver is a description of the form rather than a registered cultivar name.

Does Hoya mitrata need ants?

No. In the wild it shelters ant colonies in cupped, hooded leaves, which is where the name mitrata, meaning mitre shaped, comes from. Indoors it grows perfectly well without them.

How often should I water Hoya mitrata?

Let most of the compost dry out, then water thoroughly and let it drain. It dislikes staying wet and will drop leaves if overwatered, so water less often in winter. A chunky, bark based hoya mix makes this much easier.

Will it flower?

Mature plants flower in clusters of small, star shaped flowers, which have almost no scent. Good bright, indirect light and a stable warm spot give it the best chance, and some growers see it flower more than once a year.

Is Hoya mitrata safe for pets?

Hoya mitrata has not been assessed by the ASPCA. Its relatives Hoya carnosa and Hoya kerrii are listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs, but as with any houseplant it is best kept where pets cannot chew it.

Does my plant come with a pot?
Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.
How big will my plant be when it arrives?
Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.
What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?
There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.
Will my plant survive being shipped?
Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.
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