{"product_id":"hoya-obovata-1","title":"Hoya obovata","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya obovata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a botanical species valued for its thick, glossy, obovate to almost round leaves, often marked with subtle silver spots. Its fleshy foliage and climbing habit give it a robust appearance that is easy to showcase on a support or in a hanging pot. The silver spots are a natural splash pattern on the leaves, and their number and distribution vary between leaves and specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage and growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are opposite, firm, and leathery, with rounded tips and entire margins. The dark green background may feature anything from a few spots to more visible silvery-gray markings. The plant produces vigorous vines and can anchor itself to a support with adventitious roots. In cultivation, it is sometimes colloquially called “hoya cactus” because of its thick leaves, but this comparison is not a botanical name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers and fragrance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It produces umbels of waxy, white-pinkish flowers with a deep pink to red corona toward the center. The flowers are fragrant, and the scent is easier to notice in the evening; its intensity may vary depending on the age of the flowers and the microclimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical identity and origin.\u003c\/strong\u003e The accepted name is \u003cem\u003eHoya obovata\u003c\/em\u003e Decne., published in 1844. It is an epiphytic species from the humid tropical biome, native to Thailand, Vietnam, Sulawesi, and Maluku. The epithet “obovata” describes the shape of the leaf, which is wider toward the tip. The plant sold under this name is the separate species.\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 (10 cm pot)","offer_id":42332780560582,"sku":"SG-POT9","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/products\/31375_516ce20f-1549-49b9-b1b7-6aa0862d09f0.jpg?v=1660917231","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-fr\/products\/hoya-obovata-1","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}