Hoya Eskimo with silver-splashed green leaves and trailing stems in a green 4-inch nursery pot on white.

Hoya Eskimo, 4-Inch Pot

$19.95
$19.95
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Hoya Eskimo with silver-splashed green leaves and trailing stems in a green 4-inch nursery pot on white.
  • Hoya Eskimo with silver-splashed green leaves and trailing stems in a green 4-inch nursery pot on white.
  • Hoya Eskimo styled in a white BASEL 4.7-inch planter on white; decorative planter sold separately.
  • Hoya Eskimo styled in a black BASEL 4.7-inch planter on white; decorative planter sold separately.
  • Hoya Eskimo trailing from a black BASEL planter on a wooden shelf by a bright indoor window; decorative planter sold separately.
  • Hoya Eskimo, 4-Inch Pot
  • Hoya Eskimo, 4-Inch Pot
  • Hoya Eskimo, 4-Inch Pot
  • Hoya Eskimo, 4-Inch Pot
  • Hoya Eskimo with silver-splashed green leaves and trailing stems in a green 4-inch nursery pot on white.
  • Hoya Eskimo styled in a white BASEL 4.7-inch planter on white; decorative planter sold separately.
  • Hoya Eskimo styled in a black BASEL 4.7-inch planter on white; decorative planter sold separately.
  • Hoya Eskimo trailing from a black BASEL planter on a wooden shelf by a bright indoor window; decorative planter sold separately.
  • Hoya Eskimo, 4-Inch Pot
  • Hoya Eskimo, 4-Inch Pot
  • Hoya Eskimo, 4-Inch Pot
  • Hoya Eskimo, 4-Inch Pot
Hoya Eskimo, 4-Inch Pot

Hoya Eskimo, 4-Inch Pot

$19.95
$19.95

Hoya Eskimo pairs pointed, waxy green leaves with irregular silvery splashes, giving every vine its own pattern. Slender stems spill gently over the pot edge or can be guided onto a small support. Set it in a bright indoor spot where you can enjoy the contrast between green leaves and their frosted-looking markings as new growth develops.

Points of interest

  • Thick, pointed leaves range from mostly green to heavily silver-splashed; markings vary naturally between leaves and plants.
  • Flexible vines suit a shelf display or a separately purchased trellis.
  • New runners may grow before leaves appear along the stem. Healthy bare runners are not necessarily a problem.
  • Established plants may produce clusters of small, star-shaped flowers in favorable conditions. Blooms are not guaranteed, and this listing is for a foliage plant.

What ships and estimated mature size

One live Hoya Eskimo rooted in a 4-inch nursery grow pot. The measurement describes the pot, not vine length. Plants vary in leaf count, silver coverage, fullness and vine length. Decorative planters, supports and furnishings are not included and are sold separately.

Estimated mature indoor vines may grow approximately 2–4 feet or longer over time, depending on light, growing conditions and pruning. This is a young potted plant, not a mature hanging basket; mature length is not the shipping size.

Optional planter pairings

Finish your indoor display with a BASEL 4.7-Inch Planter in White or BASEL 4.7-Inch Planter in Black. These optional planters suit most 4-inch grow pots with a little room and are sold separately. The plant and planter are separate purchases, not a bundle. BASEL planters have no drainage holes: keep the plant in its nursery pot, remove it to water, let it drain thoroughly and return it to the decorative planter. Empty any collected water.

Care guide

  • Light: Provide bright, indirect or filtered light. Gentle morning sun can be suitable after gradual acclimation. Avoid harsh afternoon sun and hot glass. Dim conditions slow growth and may reduce the contrast of the silver markings.
  • Water: Let much of the potting mix dry before watering thoroughly. Check moisture below the surface and the weight of the pot rather than following a fixed calendar. Drain completely; never leave roots sitting in water. Avoid keeping the mix constantly wet or allowing prolonged severe dehydration.
  • Seasonal adjustments: Water less often when conditions are cool or light is weaker. Warmth, active growth and increased airflow can make the pot dry faster, so check the mix before watering.
  • Soil and drainage: Use a loose, chunky, airy mix and a nursery pot with drainage holes. Our Rich Houseplant Soil Blend is sold separately; amend with orchid bark and perlite or pumice as needed to improve aeration for Hoya roots. Avoid dense soil that remains soggy.
  • Temperature: Aim for warm indoor conditions around 65–80°F. Protect from frost, cold drafts, prolonged chilling and direct heater airflow.
  • Humidity: Moderate humidity is helpful, although plants can adapt to typical indoor conditions. Provide gentle airflow and avoid persistently wet leaves. Misting is not a substitute for appropriate root watering or room humidity.
  • Feeding: Feed lightly during active spring and summer growth according to the label. Our 2 oz Slow-Release Fertilizer for Houseplants & Succulents is sold separately. Follow container-size directions, avoid stacking full doses of different fertilizers and reduce or pause feeding when growth slows. Do not fertilize dry roots or a stressed plant.
  • Training and pruning: Let stems trail or secure them loosely to a separate support. Avoid tight ties and sharp bends. Trim overly long growth with clean tools if desired, but retain healthy exploratory runners and old flowering spurs, which may flower again.
  • Repotting: Repot when roots crowd the pot or the mix has broken down, preferably during active growth. Choose a container only slightly larger with drainage holes. Oversized pots can hold excess moisture around the roots.
  • Propagation: Take a healthy stem cutting containing at least one node and root it in water or a lightly moist, airy propagation medium under warm, indirect light. A leaf without a node will not reliably grow a new vine.
  • Leaf care and pests: Gently wipe dusty leaves with a damp cloth. Inspect leaf undersides and stem joints for mealybugs, scale and spider mites. Isolate affected plants and use an appropriate labeled treatment.
  • After arrival: Unpack carefully to protect the slender vines. Give the plant bright indirect light, check moisture before watering and allow it to settle before repotting or heavy pruning.

Pet safety: Hoyas are generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, but eating plant material can still cause stomach upset. Keep vines out of reach of pets and children.

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