{"product_id":"hoya-latifolia-sp-sarawak-cream","title":"Hoya latifolia sp. ‘Sarawak’ (cream flower)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya\u003c\/em\u003e sp. Sarawak GPS 10073 'Cream', marketed under the name \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya latifolia\u003c\/em\u003e sp. 'Sarawak' (cream flower)\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a collectible climbing Hoya valued for its very large, thick and glossy leaves. The foliage is broad, ranging from oval to almost round, with prominent veins and silver splash markings. This selection is kept for its open, cream to opalescent pink, fragrant flowers, which are rich in nectar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage and growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves have a firm texture, a rounded base and a pronounced veined pattern. The size, shape and amount of splash naturally vary between leaves. The plant produces vigorous vines that should be trained on a sturdy support and handled carefully to avoid breaking the long growths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers and fragrance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Published observations for accession GPS 10073 describe fragrant, opalescent pink flowers with abundant nectar production and a duration of approximately five days. The Cream label is retained for this selection, but the perceived color may vary from cream-pink to pale pink depending on the light, flower maturity and the horticultural line distributed under this name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorticultural name and origin.\u003c\/strong\u003e GPS 10073 is the collection number associated with Gerard Paul Shirley and was published by him as \u003cem\u003eHoya\u003c\/em\u003e sp. Sarawak 97002, an unidentified species from Borneo. \u003cem\u003eHoya latifolia\u003c\/em\u003e G.Don is an accepted species, native to areas including Borneo, but the primary sources consulted do not demonstrate that GPS 10073 belongs to it. Therefore, Sarawak and Cream are treated here as horticultural labels, not as botanical ranks or registered cultivars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: specimens with 3–4 leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e\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":"flowerless - 10cm pot","offer_id":49134248886598,"sku":"","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/Hoya-latifolia-Sarawak-cream-flower.jpg?v=1766042563","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-it\/products\/hoya-latifolia-sp-sarawak-cream","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}