The Crown Jewel of Silver Hoyas The Hoya Carnosa 'Nova Ghost' is a mesmerizing, highly sought-after mutation of the classic Hoya Carnosa. Unlike standard green varieties, the 'Nova Ghost' lacks typical green pigmentation across its leaves, replacing it with an extraordinary, all-over silver-grey splash. This gives the plant an iridescent, almost metallic or "ghostly" appearance that instantly draws the eye.
Sun-Stressing & Fragrant Blooms When exposed to bright, indirect sunlight, the 'Nova Ghost' reveals a magical secret: its silver leaves will "sun-stress," developing gorgeous, ethereal hues of pink, magenta, and soft purple. As it matures, it will also produce the classic, star-shaped, porcelain-like pink flowers of the Carnosa family, which emit a sweet, chocolate-vanilla fragrance in the evenings.
Why You’ll Love the 'Nova Ghost':
Iridescent Silver Foliage: Nearly 100% silver/mint-green leaves that sparkle under grow lights.
Beautiful Sun-Stressing: Watch the foliage blush with vibrant pink and purple tones in high light.
Highly Collectible: A true unicorn plant that stands out in even the most advanced plant collections.
Pet-Safe: Completely non-toxic to cats, dogs, and humans.
Successfully exporting live plants from Indonesia requires strict adherence to international agricultural laws. Our shipping process is designed to ensure legal compliance and the safe arrival of your plants.
We do not hold plants in stagnant boxes. Your order processing begins the moment your purchase is confirmed.
Timeline: Processing takes 4 to 7 business days before dispatch.
The Process: We retrieve your plant from our local partner farm, unpot it, meticulously clean the roots, and transition it into sterile sphagnum moss.
Legal Export: The plant is then inspected by the Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture. The required Phytosanitary Certificate is included completely free of charge with every international order.
We ship exclusively via premium international couriers to minimize transit stress.
Carriers: DHL Express.
Estimated Transit: 4 to 8 business days worldwide, once the package leaves our facility.
Tracking: You will receive an automated email with tracking information the moment your box is scanned by the courier.
To comply with international laws banning the import of foreign soil, all plants must be shipped bare-root.
Root Care: Wrapped in lightly moist, sterile sphagnum moss to maintain hydration without inducing rot.
Foliage Protection: Cushioned with breathable dacron/cotton to prevent physical damage.
Climate Control: Thermal insulation is used in all boxes. For orders shipping to cold climates, we monitor the destination weather and include heat packs free of charge.
International buyers act as the legal importer of record.
Import Permits: You are strictly responsible for knowing your country's import regulations and securing any required permits prior to ordering (e.g., USA buyers require a USDA APHIS PPQ 587 permit for orders of 13 or more plants).
Customs Delays & Seizures: Tropical Aroid is not liable for packages delayed, confiscated, or destroyed by your local customs authority due to a lack of required import permits or unpaid duties.
Taxes: Any import taxes, VAT, or customs duties levied by your country are the sole responsibility of the buyer.
While we pack rigorously, transit stress occurs. If your plant arrives critically damaged or Dead on Arrival (DOA), it is covered under our Live Arrival Guarantee (LAG). You must provide an unboxing video within 24 hours of delivery to claim a free replacement plant (buyer is responsible for the shipping cost of the replacement).