{"product_id":"hoya-krinkle-8","title":"Hoya carnosa 'Krinkle 8' - chocolate scent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya carnosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Krinkle 8'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cultivar of \u003cem\u003eHoya carnosa\u003c\/em\u003e with green, fleshy foliage marked by indentations on the upper surface of the leaf blade. The name comes from these indentations, usually six to ten per leaf. The species is an epiphytic vine native from southern China to Japan and Taiwan. The flowers are star-shaped and pink, with a red center, clustered in umbels. The evening fragrance is reminiscent of chocolate. This batch consists of young plants. The height, including the pot, is 10–20 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage and growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage is green, firm, and slightly succulent. The indentations appear on either side of the midrib. Their number varies from leaf to leaf; not every leaf blade has exactly eight. The shoots are vining, with relatively short internodes. In bright but filtered light, the tissue remains compact. Direct midday sun can scorch the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers and fragrance.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are star-shaped and pink, with a red corona, clustered in umbels. The fragrance is nocturnal and reminiscent of chocolate. Its intensity varies from one batch to another and from one evening to the next. The flowers last for several days. Flowering depends on the plant's maturity and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity.\u003c\/strong\u003e The accepted botanical name of the species is \u003cem\u003eHoya carnosa\u003c\/em\u003e (L.f.) R.Br. 'Krinkle 8' is an established cultivar that arose as a sport on \u003cem\u003eHoya carnosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Exotica'. It is not a separate species and is not a variegated form. The foliage is green, not variegated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"without flowers (6 cm pot)","offer_id":41089309442246,"sku":null,"price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/IMG-7253.jpg?v=1776693695","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-fr\/products\/hoya-krinkle-8","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}