Hoya lacunosa ‘Amarillo’ – Rare Wax Plant with Golden Foliage & Fragrant Blooms

 
Hoya lacunosa ‘Amarillo’ is a rare and highly sought-after cultivar of the beloved Hoya lacunosa, admired for its vibrant golden-yellow foliage, compact growth habit, and wonderfully fragrant flowers. This stunning tropical houseplant combines colourful foliage with easy care, making it a standout addition to any Hoya collection.
 
Beautiful Golden-Yellow Foliage
The small, lance-shaped leaves of Hoya lacunosa ‘Amarillo’ emerge in bright shades of yellow, lime, and chartreuse, creating a luminous display that contrasts beautifully with darker green houseplants. Under bright conditions, the foliage develops its richest golden tones, giving the plant a cheerful and eye-catching appearance year-round.
Its dense growth habit allows the slender stems to form a full cascading display, making it particularly attractive in hanging baskets or elevated planters.
Fragrant Flowers & Collector Appeal
Like other forms of Hoya lacunosa, ‘Amarillo’ is highly prized for its ability to produce clusters of small, fuzzy, star-shaped flowers. The blooms are often cream to white in colour and are famous for their sweet, perfume-like fragrance, especially during the evening.
This combination of colourful foliage and fragrant flowers makes Hoya lacunosa ‘Amarillo’ a rewarding choice for both experienced collectors and newer Hoya growers.
Perfect for Hanging Displays
Hoya lacunosa ‘Amarillo’ thrives in bright indirect light, warm temperatures, and an airy, free-draining growing medium. Its naturally trailing growth habit makes it ideal for hanging baskets, shelves, plant cabinets, and indoor jungle displays where its vibrant foliage can be fully appreciated.
Allow the potting mix to dry slightly between waterings and avoid overwatering to maintain healthy roots and vigorous growth.
 
Care Guide
Light: Bright indirect light
Water: Allow the substrate to dry slightly between waterings
Humidity: Moderate to high humidity preferred
Temperature: 18–28°C
Soil: Chunky, airy and well-draining Hoya mix
Growth Habit: Compact trailing vine
Flowers: Fragrant cream-white fuzzy blooms
Feeding: Light feeding during active growth
Pet Safety: Generally considered non-toxic, though ingestion should be avoided
 
Perfect for Hoya collectors, hanging baskets, plant cabinets, tropical houseplant displays, and lovers of fragrant flowering plants, Hoya lacunosa ‘Amarillo’ brings colour, fragrance, and collector appeal to any indoor plant collection.
With its golden foliage, compact trailing growth, and sweetly scented flowers, Hoya lacunosa ‘Amarillo’ is a beautiful and rewarding Wax Plant that will quickly become a favourite in any Hoya collection.