{"product_id":"hoya-retusa-grass-leafed","title":"Hoya retusa (Grass-Leafed Hoya)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya retusa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as Grass Leafed Hoya, is an accepted botanical species from western India and the eastern Himalayas. Its pendent habit and linear, flat, very narrow foliage give it an airy silhouette, distinct from broad-leaved Hoya species. The flowers appear singly or in very small clusters, with a white corolla and burgundy-red corona, while their fragrance is faint, with a light lemon note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity and origin.\u003c\/strong\u003e The accepted name is \u003cem\u003eHoya retusa\u003c\/em\u003e Dalzell, published in 1852. The species grows as an epiphytic subshrub in humid tropical biomes, and its slender, pendent habit makes it suitable for elevated displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage and growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage consists of matte green, linear, flat leaves approximately 5–6 cm long and 2–3 mm wide. The tip is retuse, meaning slightly notched, a characteristic that gave the species its name. The leaves are arranged along slender stems, creating the grassy appearance associated with the commercial name Grass Leafed Hoya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers and fragrance.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers appear singly or a few together, not in large umbels. The corolla is white, while the corona has a burgundy-red hue. The fragrance is faint and slightly citrusy, resembling lemon. Cooler nights may contribute to bud initiation, and once the buds have formed, it is preferable not to move the plant unnecessarily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers are described as fragrant, with a faint fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial details.\u003c\/strong\u003e The decorative pot is not included in the price.\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 Taiwan","offers":[{"title":"without flowers - 2 inch pot","offer_id":48819687457094,"sku":"B129-56","price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/Hoya_retusa_Grass_Leafed_Hoya.jpg?v=1787343897","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-fi\/products\/hoya-retusa-grass-leafed","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}