Hoya carnosa 'Grey Ghost'

Hoya carnosa ‘Grey Ghost’ is a striking silver-toned form of the classic carnosa, developing thick, firm leaves washed with grey to near-silver colouring. The foliage shows faint veining and occasional darker speckling, creating a muted, metallic look along the trailing or climbing stems. Flowers are soft pink with deeper pink centres, forming rounded clusters typical of the species.

The plant grows well in warm, bright conditions and prefers filtered light, which helps maintain the grey foliage tones. A lightly drying cycle suits its thick leaves, and regular feeding during the warmer months supports new vines and flowering. Its steady temperament and unusual colouring make it a popular choice for indoor collections.

Key Characteristics

• Growth habit: Trailing or lightly climbing stems with medium spacing between leaves
• Leaf features: Thick, firm leaves with grey to silver colouring and faint veining
• Flowers: Soft pink blooms with deeper centres, arranged in rounded umbels
• Fragrance: Sweet scent during warm periods
• Pot size supplied: 100 mm or 80 mm depending on batch; plant size remains consistent
• Growth speed: Moderate in warm, bright conditions
• Skill level: Suitable for beginners

Growing Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light; soft morning sun helps maintain the silver foliage tones.
• Water: Allow most of the potting mix to dry before watering; thick leaves prefer a lightly drying cycle.
• Temperature: Best between 18–30 °C with stable warm conditions.
• Humidity: Standard indoor humidity is suitable; moderate humidity supports flowering.
• Potting mix: Chunky, airy, free-draining blend with fine bark and coarse perlite.
• Fertiliser: Light, regular feeding during the warmer months maintains steady growth.