{"product_id":"hoya-patella","title":"Hoya patella - fragrant flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya patella\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is an accepted species, published by Schlechter in 1913. Its native range is New Guinea, where it grows as an epiphyte in the tropical moist biome. The foliage is compact and often slightly pubescent, while young leaves may emerge bronze or pink. The flowers are large and cup-shaped, usually appearing one to three per peduncle, and are marketed as fragrant. Persistent peduncles can produce repeated blooms. Growth is relatively slow, and direct sunlight can easily scorch the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical identity and origin.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHoya patella\u003c\/em\u003e Schltr. is an accepted name. It was published in 1913 in \u003cem\u003eBotanische Jahrbücher\u003c\/em\u003e. Its native range is New Guinea. The plant grows as an epiphyte in humid tropical forests. The epithet \u003cem\u003epatella\u003c\/em\u003e refers to the cup- or saucer-shaped form of the flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage and growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage is small to medium-sized, often slightly pubescent, with barely visible veins. Young leaves may have a bronze or pink tint before turning dark green. The plant has a compact, short-vining habit and grows relatively slowly. It tends to develop better in high humidity. Bright light is beneficial, but direct sunlight can easily scorch the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers and fragrance.\u003c\/strong\u003e A peduncle may emerge from each node. Each peduncle usually produces one to three large, cup-shaped flowers rather than a dense umbel. In cultivation, the most common color is pink, with a darker corona. Persistent peduncles can flower again. The flowers are marketed as fragrant; the perceived intensity is often weak. Blooming can also occur on relatively young plants if conditions remain stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: It has leaves with defects.\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":"without flowers (1.5 inch ~ 5cm pot)","offer_id":41089997799622,"sku":"A27-7\/A39-8\/A59-11","price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/products\/24291.jpg?v=1634477529","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-pt\/products\/hoya-patella","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}