{"product_id":"hoya-meliflua-ssp-fraterna","title":"Hoya meliflua ssp. fraterna (Hoya fraterna)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoya sold as \u003cem\u003eHoya meliflua\u003c\/em\u003e subsp. \u003cem\u003efraterna\u003c\/em\u003e \/ \u003cem\u003eHoya fraterna\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vigorous vine, valued for its large, thick, glossy foliage and dense, waxy-looking inflorescences. Until the plant’s provenance is verified, the commercial name is retained, without assigning the specimen a more precise botanical identity than the available data allow. Its large, glossy foliage remains its main ornamental feature. Dense umbels appear on mature, well-established plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage and growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e The plant develops strong vines and large, elongated, leathery, glossy dark-green leaves. As they mature, the stems may become rigid and heavy, so a sturdy support helps guide the growth and display the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers and fragrance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Specimens cultivated in the Secret Garden greenhouses have flowered without special conditions, and the flowers have been observed to be fragrant. Horticultural literature describes plants sold under these names as having dense umbels, pubescent flowers, and dark-colored nectar, but the color and fragrance are not detailed here because the batch’s taxonomic identification has not been confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical identity and origin.\u003c\/strong\u003e The decorative pot is not included in the price. The total height, including the pot, is approximately 25 cm.\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, fertilizing, 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 Taiwan","offers":[{"title":"without flowers (1.7 inch pot ~ 6cm)","offer_id":41089342308550,"sku":"B16-24","price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/products\/41222.jpg?v=1654884147","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-be\/products\/hoya-meliflua-ssp-fraterna","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}