{"product_id":"hoya-guinea-ghost","title":"Hoya New Guinea Ghost","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoya Nicholsoniae New Guinea Ghost\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA cultivar of \u003cem\u003eHoya nicholsoniae\u003c\/em\u003e that earns its evocative name directly from the quality of its foliage — the elongated, lanceolate, slightly waxy leaves carry a pale silvery-blue to silver-grey coloration that gives the plant an ethereal, almost luminous quality in diffuse light, as though each leaf is lightly frosted or dusted with silver. The effect is genuinely unlike most hoyas, which tend toward glossy deep green, and makes this cultivar immediately striking as a collector plant for those drawn to cool-toned, unusual foliage rather than the warm greens of the genus mainstream. The color is not static — under stronger light the leaves sun-stress into pastel pink, lavender, and eventually maroon tones with the green venation contrasting against the stressed blade, giving the plant an entirely different and equally beautiful palette that rewards bright placement. Flowers when mature are small umbels in yellow with white centers or cream with red centers depending on clone, and emit an herbaceous to sweet fragrance particularly in the evening. A fast grower relative to many collector hoyas, it is climbing and trailing in habit and well suited to hanging baskets, shelves, or training on a small trellis. Native to New Guinea and nearby regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light is the sweet spot — sufficient for the best silvery foliage quality and to encourage the pink and lavender sun-stress coloration without burning the pale leaves, which are more susceptible to scorch than dark green hoyas. Morning direct sun is acceptable. As an epiphyte, drainage is paramount — allow the substrate to nearly completely dry between waterings and never allow roots to sit in standing water. Use a very open, well-draining mix of orchid bark and perlite. Average household humidity is sufficient though moderate humidity benefits the plant. Keep slightly root-bound for best flowering, and never remove spent peduncles as new flower clusters develop from the same spurs. Maintain warm temperatures between 60-80°F. Non-toxic to pets and humans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PLANTAMANI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47711134646437,"sku":"04HOYAnewguineaghost","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/9602\/3205\/files\/PXL_20260409_212549056.jpg?v=1776035155","url":"https:\/\/plantamani.com\/products\/hoya-guinea-ghost","provider":"Plantamani Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}