{"product_id":"hoya-linearis-1","title":"Hoya linearis - fragrant flowers, large specimens","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya linearis\u003c\/em\u003e Wall. ex D.Don\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pendent epiphytic species native to an area extending from Nepal to southwestern China and Indochina. In subtropical mountain forests, its fine stems hang from branches and form light curtains of foliage. The narrow, soft, finely hairy leaves immediately distinguish it from broad-leaved, waxy Hoya species, while the white, fragrant flowers complete the delicate appearance of mature specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage and pendent growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stems are thin, flexible, hairy, and can reach approximately 1.5 m, with a naturally trailing habit. The leaves emerge in opposite pairs and are linear, fleshy, finely hairy, and up to approximately 5 cm long. Their light green color and soft texture give the plant the appearance of a dense cascade, making it suitable for hanging pots or high shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its habitat, the species grows as an epiphyte in montane evergreen forests documented at approximately 1,500–2,000 m above sea level. Its subtropical, montane origin sets it ecologically apart from many lowland tropical Hoya species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers and fragrance.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are white, star-shaped, and usually grouped in umbels of approximately 10–13 flowers. The corona may have yellowish tones and a slight pink hue in the center. The flowers are fragrant, and growers often describe the scent as fresh, with lemon notes; its perception and intensity may vary depending on the time of day and growing conditions. An inflorescence may remain decorative for approximately two weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge specimens\u003c\/strong\u003e with long vines and a full growth habit. The vines may have mechanical damage or scars resulting from growth, handling, and transport. In flowering specimens, temperature fluctuations during transport may cause the flowers to drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e use an airy, well-draining mix suitable for epiphytic species. We recommend the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/products\/substrat-hoya-anthurium\"\u003eprofessional substrate for Hoya and Anthurium - SG Mix\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor complete recommendations on light, watering, substrate, fertilization, propagation, and flowering, read the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/blogs\/plant-care\/specii-hoya\"\u003ecomplete Hoya care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"without flowers (14 cm pot with hanger)","offer_id":46446867480902,"sku":"","price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"with flowers or peduncles (12 cm pot)","offer_id":55208940536134,"sku":null,"price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/9E2AD3F2-B2AE-422A-AD35-1AC6EE89F52C.jpg?v=1761853348","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-be\/products\/hoya-linearis-1","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}