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Hoya pubera (Outer Variegated) (JAD030) brings something unusual to a small-leaf Hoya collection: plump green leaves traced with soft cream-to-yellow margins. This rooted cutting arrives with new growth in a 2-inch pot, giving you an established young plant whose distinctive variegation is already visible. Hoya pubera (Outer Variegated) (JAD030) Rooted Cutting Care & Details Origin: JAD030 was introduced by Niu Plants as an outer-variegated cultivar from Jadeite Garden. Its parentage has not been published, so it should not be described as a hybrid. The underlying species was originally published as Hoya pubera by Carl Ludwig Blume in 1827; Kew Plants of the World Online now accepts the corrected name Hoya puber and records it as an epiphytic subshrub native to Sumatra, western Java and Borneo. Leaves: Small, rounded-to-oval leaves give this selection its compact, approachable look. They appear plump and pillow-like rather than thin or papery, with green centers surrounded by subtle cream-to-pale-yellow outer variegation. The precise pattern varies naturally from leaf to leaf. Flowers: A peer-reviewed botanical paper by Michele Rodda describes the species’ small flowers as yellow-orange, with corolla lobes that bend backward near their tips. Flower color, scent and performance have not yet been documented specifically for the outer-variegated JAD030 selection, and no reliable information was found for fragrance or bloom duration. Growth rate: This listing is a rooted cutting with new growth, so it has already begun establishing and actively growing. Its eventual growth rate will vary with light, warmth, watering and root health. Watering: Check the small 2-inch pot every one to two days because it can dry much faster than a mature plant in a larger container. Water when the growing medium approaches dry, adjusting the frequency to the medium and conditions rather than following a rigid schedule. Light: Provide bright, indirect light to support healthy growth and attractive variegation. If growing beneath Barrina T5 lights, introduce stronger light gradually and watch the foliage for signs of stress or bleaching. Temperature and humidity: This plant has grown successfully at approximately 75°F with 60–65% humidity. Warm, stable conditions help prevent unnecessary stress, but good airflow remains important. General Hoya care: Use a well-draining, airy growing medium, avoid leaving the roots waterlogged and wait until the plant has acclimated before repotting. Read our complete Hoya care guide for detailed arrival, watering, lighting and long-term care instructions. Why Customers Love It JAD030 combines the space-saving appeal of small foliage with soft outer variegation that makes every leaf a little different. Because you receive a rooted cutting with visible new growth, you can enjoy its character without beginning with an unrooted cutting.

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