{"product_id":"hoya-spartioides-specimen-plant-h205","title":"Hoya spartioides – Specimen Plant – H205","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a mature specimen of \u003cem\u003eHoya spartioides\u003c\/em\u003e, an unusual collector species that grows with slender, photosynthetic stems rather than conventional leaves. Its sparse, architectural growth makes it quite unlike almost any other Hoya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe plant shown in the photographs is the exact plant offered for sale.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a one-off specimen growing in a large, open orchid-style pot. It is an older plant and may show natural marks, previous pruning and minor stem-tip damage consistent with its age and growth habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFlowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall clusters of thick, waxy flowers are produced directly from the slender stems. Flower colour is generally yellow to amber, sometimes developing apricot or pinkish tones depending on growing conditions and maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant is not guaranteed to be flowering when dispatched.\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 with gentle morning sun. Avoid suddenly exposing the plant to harsh midday sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water thoroughly, then allow the growing medium to dry partially before watering again. Avoid keeping the roots continually wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best grown under warm to intermediate conditions. Protect from cold temperatures and sudden changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a very open, free-draining epiphytic mix with excellent airflow around the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity and airflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high humidity is beneficial, provided the plant also receives good air movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced fertiliser lightly during active growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature one-off specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leafless to almost leafless epiphytic Hoya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStems:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slender green stems perform most of the plant’s photosynthesis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small clusters of waxy, star-shaped blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow to amber with possible apricot or pink tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally slower and more specialised than common Hoyas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector code:\u003c\/strong\u003e H205\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecimen Plant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the exact plant photographed. It is a mature plant rather than a freshly established cutting. Older specimen Hoyas naturally develop marks, bare sections, previous pruning points and uneven growth. These characteristics are part of the plant’s maturity and should not be considered faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the long, slender growth of this species, some minor movement or stem-tip damage may occur during transport. The plant will be packed carefully, but completely preventing movement during delivery is not possible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lodge - Hoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52350531469600,"sku":"H205S","price":325.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/6261\/4816\/files\/205spartioidesspecimen.jpg?v=1789357172","url":"https:\/\/collectorsonline.com.au\/products\/hoya-spartioides-specimen-plant-h205","provider":"Collectors Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}