{"product_id":"hoya-australis-blondie-albomarginata","title":"Hoya australis 'Blondie' (albomarginata) arch","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoya australis 'Blondie' is a variegated horticultural selection, noted for its thick, glossy leaves with a green center and creamy-yellow margins. New growth may appear in pink, burgundy, or red tones, then lighten as it matures. Its climbing habit allows the vines to be trained over an arch, while the pattern of each leaf may vary naturally. At maturity, the plant may produce umbels of white, waxy flowers with a pinkish-red center and an intense fragrance, characteristic of the species \u003cem\u003eHoya australis\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName and identification.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccepted botanical name of the species.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHoya australis\u003c\/em\u003e R.Br. ex J.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial epithet.\u003c\/strong\u003e \"albomarginata\" describes the light-colored leaf margin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies origin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Borneo, Sulawesi, New Guinea, Australia, and several islands in the southwestern Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Blondie' is a plant selected and maintained in cultivation for its variegated foliage; it is not a botanical subspecies or a wild form originating throughout the species' entire natural range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage and habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are opposite, oval, thick, and glossy. The green center is framed by cream to pale yellow margins, while new leaves may display pink, burgundy, or deep red shades. As they mature, the warm tones fade and the green-and-cream contrast becomes more defined. The width of the margin and the distribution of colors vary naturally between specimens and between leaves on the same plant. The stems are climbing and can be trained over an arch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers and fragrance.\u003c\/strong\u003e At maturity, the plant may produce spherical inflorescences with waxy, predominantly white flowers and a pinkish-red center. The flowers are fragrant and may last for approximately one week. Flowering depends on the maturity of the specimen and growing conditions; these traits are documented for the species \u003cem\u003eHoya australis\u003c\/em\u003e, while the main ornamental value of the 'Blondie' selection remains its foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes about specimens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The height, including the pot, is approximately 40 cm. The intensity of the variegation and the coloration of new growth may vary from one plant to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping note:\u003c\/strong\u003e this variegated selection is sensitive to temperature and may react to unsuitable temperatures or shipping stress. After receiving the parcel, the plant may lose some leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e use an airy, well-draining mix suitable for epiphytic species. We recommend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/products\/substrat-hoya-anthurium\"\u003ethe professional potting mix for Hoya and Anthurium - SG Mix\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor complete recommendations on light, watering, growing medium, 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":"12 cm pot (arch)","offer_id":49032538685766,"sku":"arcada","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/IMG-0310.png?v=1787313943","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-ee\/products\/hoya-australis-blondie-albomarginata","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}