{"product_id":"hoya-nicholsoniae-new-guinea-ghost","title":"Hoya nicholsoniae 'New Guinea Ghost'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya nicholsoniae\u003c\/em\u003e 'New Guinea Ghost'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cultivar selected from the wild, identified by accession code NS16-006 and valued for its silvery-green foliage. Its pale, almost metallic appearance may be accompanied by pinkish-silver tones on young growth exposed to good light. Color intensity remains variable and is not identical on every plant. Its distinctive foliage makes it easy to recognize among Hoyas with white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage and growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are elongated, firm, and covered with an extensive silver effect, with green veins more visible on some leaves. This cultivar trait should not be confused with white or cream variegation caused by a lack of chlorophyll. The plant has a climbing habit, and the vines can be trained onto a support. New growth is more delicate than mature foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers and fragrance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under good growing conditions, the plant may produce umbels of waxy flowers characteristic of the species. The product is sold with the note that the flowers are fragrant; their appearance depends on the maturity of the specimen and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical identity and origin.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHoya nicholsoniae\u003c\/em\u003e F.Muell. is an accepted species, published in 1866, with a natural range from New Guinea to the southwestern Pacific. It includes several historical botanical synonyms, including \u003cem\u003eHoya hellwigiana\u003c\/em\u003e. 'New Guinea Ghost' is not a separate species, but the accepted name of the cultivar selected from the wild and introduced by Nadhanielle Simonsson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial details.\u003c\/strong\u003e This plant is sensitive to handling. New growth may be damaged during transport, while the shape, size, and silver intensity of the foliage may vary from one specimen to another.\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":"young plants with 2-3 leaves - 8 cm pot","offer_id":54248649883974,"sku":"","price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/Hoya_nicholsoniae_New_Guinea_Ghost.jpg?v=1742909131","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-lu\/products\/hoya-nicholsoniae-new-guinea-ghost","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}