{"product_id":"hoya-ruthie-h178-enormous-mature-specimen","title":"Hoya ‘Ruthie’ - H178 - Enormous Mature Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an enormous, mature specimen of Hoya ‘Ruthie’ - H178, with numerous established vines extending a considerable distance beyond the hanging basket. The photograph gives some indication of its scale, but this is an exceptionally large plant that will require plenty of room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive the exact plant photographed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hoyas of this size are extremely difficult to source and cannot be quickly replaced. Its value reflects its maturity, extensive vine growth and the years required to produce a specimen of this scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Specimen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant supplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e The exact photographed specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enormous, mature and well established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Numerous exceptionally long climbing and trailing vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm, elongated green leaves, with occasional silver splash possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple established stems and active growing points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Established in a hanging basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace required:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a very large plant that will require substantial room and support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFlowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoya ‘Ruthie’ produces large, colourful flowers with yellow and pink tones. The flowers are carried in rounded clusters and can produce a noticeable sweet fragrance under warm conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is sold as a mature plant and is not guaranteed to be flowering when purchased or dispatched. Any flowers or developing buds present in photographs may finish or drop naturally before the plant is supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMature Plant Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine mature specimen rather than a recently produced young plant. A Hoya with this much established growth will naturally have older stems, bare sections of vine, previous growth points and variations in leaf condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaves have age-related marks, discolouration or minor cosmetic damage. These characteristics are visible in the photograph and are normal for a plant of this scale. They do not detract from its overall health or value as an exceptionally large specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light. Gentle morning sun can support strong growth and flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water thoroughly, then allow most of the potting mix to dry before watering again. Avoid prolonged saturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best maintained between 18–30 °C with stable warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard indoor humidity is adequate, although moderate humidity can support flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotting mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a chunky, airy and free-draining Hoya mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide substantial hanging space or a strong support structure for its extensive vines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed lightly and regularly during active growth in the warmer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTransporting an Enormous Specimen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will pack this plant carefully, but vines of this length cannot be secured as rigidly as a smaller plant. Some leaf loss, displaced vines, bent growing tips or minor stem breakage may occur during transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines will need to be carefully unpacked and rearranged after arrival. Please consider this before purchasing. Minor cosmetic or transport damage does not affect the established nature or long-term value of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lodge - Hoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52287041798432,"sku":"H178","price":275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/6261\/4816\/files\/178ruthiebasket.jpg?v=1788225333","url":"https:\/\/collectorsonline.com.au\/products\/hoya-ruthie-h178-enormous-mature-specimen","provider":"Collectors Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}