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Hoya serpens
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Hoya serpens is native to the Himalayan foothills, where it grows as an epiphyte in moist, montane forests. Known for its slow growth and diminutive habit, this species is treasured for its rounded, softly pubescent foliage and delicate clusters of lime-scented blooms.
Distinctive Features
- Foliage texture: Leaves are small, round to oval, and covered with fine velvety hairs, giving a soft, tactile appeal.
- Flowers: Produces fuzzy, star-shaped flowers in greenish-white with pinkish corona; the blooms are lightly fragrant and appear in umbels.
- Growth habit: A low, trailing epiphyte with wiry stems – perfect for hanging baskets or mounted culture.
Care Tips
- Light: Enjoys bright, indirect light; avoid harsh sun which may scorch the leaves.
- Water: Prefers to dry slightly between waterings; more frequent watering needed in warm, active growth periods.
- Humidity: Appreciates moderate to high humidity, especially during warm months; misting or pebble trays can help.
- Media: Use a well-draining, airy epiphytic mix – a blend of orchid bark, perlite, and coconut husk works well.
- Temperature: Thrives between 15–28°C; protect from temperatures below 10°C.
- Fertiliser: Apply a diluted, balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during spring and summer growth.
- Repotting: Repot every 2–3 years or when roots become crowded; avoid overpotting to maintain healthy root conditions.
Additional Notes
- Blooms more reliably when rootbound and exposed to warm, humid conditions with good airflow.
- This species is ideal for terrarium use or sheltered patio culture in frost-free areas.
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 serpens
Size: 100mm Pot
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