Hoya lacunosa 'Tri-Colored Bruno'​

Purchased cutting from ​Jackie March 6, 2026

Planted Rooted Cutting on May 3, 2026

• Leaves - Hoya Lacunosa Tricolor 'Bruno' can sometimes look a lot like a Lacunosa 'Variegata' but there are a few differences. Bruno has shorter, wavy, thinner leaves. Please note that under high lighting the differences become less obvious because the wavy leaves of the Bruno are less obvious.
• Flowers - It can take a year or two for the plant to get mature enough to bloom, depending on the size of plant you started with and your growing conditions. Like all lacunosas, the flowers are white and some people say they smell like cinnamon. The blooms on this are quite small, only last a few days. If they are given consistent conditions, they will always think it is summer and bloom year-round.
• Growth - Like most hoya, they take a while to root and get started growing.
• Light - Bright, indirect light keeps the tricolour pattern vibrant. Too little light slows growth and mutes pink tones; strong midday sun can scorch pale areas. Let the substrate dry roughly halfway before watering again. Roots prefer air over constant moisture, especially in dense mixes.
• Water - A good rule of thumb for all hoyas is to water when the pot feels lighter than when it is moist. It takes a little practice to learn how heavy each pot size normally is, but it really is the best method. I have learned the hard way that these are especially susceptible to underwatering. Don't ever let them dry out completely or the stems will rot when you water the next time. I have found the stems of all silver hoya to be a little more sensitive in general.
• Humidity and Temperature - These will grow fine in ambient room conditions but will grow faster with higher humidity and temperature. 
• When to Repot - These tend to have a relatively small root system and prefer small pots and they take a long time to get root-bound. Stick with the pot it's in as long as it's happy in it and isn't root-bound. When you do repot, only go up one inch in size.