Hoya Callistophylla (HRP) 06/0.20L 1P/H15cm
📝 Description:
Hoya callistophylla is a rare tropical plant from the Apocynaceae family, renowned for its thick, light green leaves adorned with prominent dark veins, giving it an artistic appearance. This climbing or trailing plant is ideal for indoor cultivation, terrariums, and vivariums.
🌍 Natural Habitat:
- Geographic Location: Native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, particularly Malaysia, Thailand, and Borneo.
- Environment: Grows as an epiphyte in humid, shaded environments, benefiting from high humidity and filtered light.
🌱 Care Instructions:
- Light: Prefers bright, indirect light. Can tolerate medium light but will grow more slowly. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn.
- Watering: Allow the soil to partially dry between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot. Reduce watering in winter.
- Humidity: Thrives in high humidity (60-80%). Increase humidity using a humidifier or by placing the plant on a pebble tray with water.
- Temperature: Prefers temperatures between 18-29°C (65-85°F). Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 10°C (50°F).
- Soil: Requires well-draining soil, such as a mix of indoor potting soil with perlite and orchid bark.
- Fertilization: Feed with a diluted liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season (spring and summer).
- Pruning: Prune long stems to encourage branching. Regularly remove damaged or dead leaves.
🌸 Flowering:
Produces small, star-shaped, fragrant flowers arranged in spherical clusters. Blooms typically appear in spring or summer and last for a few days.
🧾 Additional Notes:
- Uses: Ideal for terrariums and vivariums due to its tolerance for high humidity. Safe for use with reptiles.
- Propagation: Can be propagated through stem cuttings during the growing season.
- Rarity: Considered a rare and sought-after plant among tropical plant enthusiasts.
- Disclaimer: The displayed images are for illustrative purposes only. The actual plant may vary in leaf count or growth pattern due to its living nature.
