{"product_id":"hoya-davidcummingii","title":"Hoya davidcummingii - salted caramel scent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya davidcummingii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact and floriferous species, valued for its delicate foliage, pendent or climbing growth habit, and intensely colored flowers. The narrow leaves highlight the slender stems, while the pink-purple umbels, with yellow centers, create a striking contrast. The fragrance is often described as having caramel or butterscotch notes. It is also known by the common names Wax Flower and Tears of the Virgin Mary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFoliage and growth\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slender stems form aerial roots at the nodes and can be left to trail or trained onto a support. The leaves are opposite, thick, and smooth, dark green on the upper surface and lighter underneath. Their shape varies from elliptic to lanceolate; the leaves are generally approximately 4–7 cm long and 1.5–2.5 cm wide, and may become longer under favorable conditions. Growth remains relatively compact for a Hoya, making the species suitable for smaller spaces as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers and fragrance.\u003c\/strong\u003e The inflorescences form umbels with approximately 10–20 waxy flowers. The corolla is intense pink, pink-purple, or cranberry red and may have fine, silvery hairs, while the yellow corona creates a strong contrast. The flowers are around 1.3 cm across, with some horticultural descriptions indicating up to approximately 2 cm, and usually last for several days, often up to approximately 5 days. Under good conditions, the plant may bloom repeatedly at different times of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fragrance is sweet and has been described by several growers as having caramel or butterscotch notes. The phrase “salted caramel” is a commercial, sensory description intended as a general indication: the fragrance’s intensity and nuances may vary depending on the observer, time of day, flower age, and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin and botanical name.\u003c\/strong\u003e The accepted botanical name is \u003cem\u003eHoya davidcummingii\u003c\/em\u003e Kloppenb., published in 1995. The species is native to the Philippines, more precisely the southern part of Luzon, where it grows in a humid tropical climate as a climbing epiphyte or lithophyte. The species name honors the collector David Cumming.\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, fertilizing, 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 - 9 cm pot","offer_id":41089478295750,"sku":null,"price":13.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/Hoya_davidcummingii_pot.jpg?v=1787145183","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-mt\/products\/hoya-davidcummingii","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}