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Hoya onychoides
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Hoya onychoides is native to the lowland rainforests of Papua New Guinea and is admired for its narrow foliage and its exceptionally curious flowers that resemble claw-like structures. This rarely offered species is a treasure for Hoya collectors due to its unusual floral form and lush climbing habit.
Distinctive Features
- Foliage: Slender, lance-shaped leaves with a dark green sheen, sometimes lightly textured.
- Flowers: The inflorescences are highly unusual—twisted, claw-like petals in shades of purple, burgundy, or deep pink.
- Growth Habit: A vigorous epiphytic climber or trailer, ideal for trellises or hanging baskets in humid environments.
Care Tips
- Light: Prefers bright, filtered light; avoid direct sun which may scorch delicate foliage.
- Water: Water moderately in warm months and reduce in cooler seasons. Allow the top layer of substrate to dry slightly between waterings.
- Humidity: Thrives in high humidity; regular misting or a humid growing environment is beneficial.
- Media: Use a chunky, free-draining epiphytic mix—such as orchid bark with perlite and coco husk.
- Temperature: Best kept between 18–28°C; protect from temperatures below 12°C.
- Fertiliser: Apply a weak liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks during active growth.
- Repotting: Repot every 2–3 years or when roots fill the container, preferably in spring.
Additional Notes
- Blooming may take time in younger plants; consistent warmth and high humidity are key to flowering.
- This species is a wonderful candidate for a greenhouse or indoor jungle setup with stable tropical conditions.
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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- Dispatch Day: All orders are dispatched on Tuesdays.
- Cut-off for Same Week Dispatch: Orders must be placed by Monday 7am (AEST) to be sent that week. Orders placed after this will be dispatched the following Tuesday.
WA, NT & TAS Orders
- Cut-off: Orders to WA, NT and TAS must be placed by Friday 7am (AEST) to be included in the following week’s dispatch.
- Treatment & Delay: These orders require biosecurity treatment and certification, which is completed each Friday. Please allow an additional 1–2 weeks for processing.
Plant Health Certification (PHAC) Fees
- $20 fee applies to WA orders.
- $10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders.
- This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping cost at checkout.
Please note that we operate independently from Collectors Corner. For any enquiries, please refer to our contact page.
Hoya onychoides
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