Hoya heuschkeliana variegated greenhouse Calathea rufibarba [which as of

Calathea rufibarba [which as of 2012 has actually been scientifically reclassified to Goeppertia rufibarba] is native to the rainforest understory of Brazil

This ultra-compact form still showcases the rippled green leaves but with a much shorter growth habit and overall smaller leaves

With higher light levels 'Bloody Mary' can develop an even blacker hue

semi-translucent grains known as "growth sugars"

Hoya heuschkeliana variegated greenhouse Calathea rufibarba [which as of~Do Not let Hoya sit in excess water. As epiphytes, in the wild they would be growing on tree trunks or branches in the forest understory where they would get most of their water just from dew or moisture in the air. ~Hoya are considerably hardy & tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions, but for the best growth it is recommended to provide higher levels of humidity. ~Do Not remove the peduncles [flower stalks] after your Hoya has finished