Even when not in bloom , Hoya callistophyllais a plant life deserving growing for its beautiful leaves .
Hoya callistophyllaT.Green
Family : ApocynaceaeSubfamily : AsclepiadoideaeTribe : MarsdenieaeGenus : Hoya
Flowers. In cultivation, Singapore. Photo by Bun Tay. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
The specific name " callistophylla(kal - lithium - toh - FIL - uh ) means " the most beautiful leaf " and refers to the beautiful vein of leaves .
Hoya callistophyllais native toMalaysia . It grows as an epiphyte in the timberland ofNabawan Districtin Sabah , a state in northernBorneo .
Hoya callistophyllais a beautiful plant with slender stems that bear large , very intemperately , attractively model leaves . The stem can grow up to 16.4 feet ( 5 megabyte ) long . The leave are birdlime light-green with dark green to almost black venation . They are thick , elliptical , and lance - shaped , with atypical , rough margins , and can measure up to 10 inches ( 25 cm ) in length and 4 inches ( 10 atomic number 96 ) in width .
Buds. In cultivation, Singapore. Photo by Bun Tay. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
During the spring and summertime , Hoya callistophyllaproduces pretty , fragrant flowers with a yellow to red - purplecorollaand a whitecorona . The flower appear in hemispherical bunch , each with 20 to 40 flowers . Unfortunately , they only last for up to two days . The podlike fruits can grow up to 4.8 inches ( 12 cm ) long .
Light : Although this plant can tolerate scummy weak storey , it may become weak and leggy if the sparkle is too gloomy , producing few leaf and flowers . Therefore , celebrate it indoors in bright , indirect sun is best .
Soil : Well - draining grease that provides first-class aeration and does not hold too much water is most important for farm a good for you plant .
Leaves. In cultivation, Singapore. Photo by Bun Tay. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Temperature : Hoya callistophyllathrives in hot and humid climates , so it should be kept away from draughty window and doorways during the cold month . It rise best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones11a to 11b , with median minimal wintertime temperature ranging from 40 to 50 ° F ( 4.4 to 10 ° C ) .
Watering : As this plant is raw to overwatering , soak the ground thoroughly during the spring and summertime , but allow it to dry out before watering again . Otherwise , you will increase the risk of ascendent rot , and your plant will not be happy . It is relatively dormant during the fall and wintertime and demand only temperate lachrymation .
Fertilizing : WhileHoya callistophyllais not a peculiarly heavy tributary , it can do good from half - strength high - K plant food every two calendar week during the growing season .
A seed pod. In cultivation, Singapore. Photo by Bun Tay. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Repotting : As an epiphytic plant , this works has shallow radical system and does not require a mysterious container or frequent repotting . It prefer to be slightly potbound , so repot it in saltation only if it outgrows its container .
Propagation : Although layering is the well-situated method acting , using root word cutting is the most pop method acting of propagatingHoya callistophylla . Using foliage cuttings can be more challenging , while begin it from germ is the unproblematic but the most prison term - deplete method acting . For skilful results , take film editing only when the plant is actively growing and sow the seeds in fountain and summer .
Learn more atHow to turn and Care for Hoya .
Hoya callistophyllais view non - toxic , so have it around kids and pets is safe .
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