{"product_id":"hoya-meliflua","title":"Hoya meliflua - fragrant flowers (chocolate scent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya meliflua\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vine native to the Philippines and Sabah, with thick, glossy, dark green foliage and almost no visible veins. The shoots harden and become woody early; the plant climbs weakly and is better grown trailing or with support. The flowers range from pink to orange-red, with dark nectar that can stain the corolla. As they mature, the fragrance is described as chocolate-like. Flowering depends on the plant’s maturity and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage and growth habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage is fleshy, firm, glossy, and dark green, with a clean appearance. The veins are difficult to see on the upper surface. The stem becomes woody relatively quickly; young shoots can be trained, while mature ones remain rigid. Under good growing conditions, the vine can reach approximately 4 m. Length varies from one specimen to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers and fragrance.\u003c\/strong\u003e In this batch, the umbels have a pink, fluffy, velvety corolla, sometimes with brownish nectar stains, and a cream corona with a burgundy center. The color varies from pink to orange-red. The nectar is abundant and can stain the flowers; this is the origin of the epithet \u003cem\u003emeliflua\u003c\/em\u003e. The fragrance becomes sweeter as the flowers mature and is described as chocolate-like; its intensity may vary. The flowers last for several days. In cultivation, flowering may also occur on still-young plants. Flowering depends on the plant’s maturity and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity.\u003c\/strong\u003e The accepted botanical name is \u003cem\u003eHoya meliflua\u003c\/em\u003e (Blanco) Merr., published in 1918, based on \u003cem\u003eStapelia meliflua\u003c\/em\u003e. The species is native to the Philippines and Borneo. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic pot is not included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e use an airy, well-drained mix suitable for epiphytic species. We recommend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/products\/substrat-hoya-anthurium\"\u003ethe professional 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 - 1.7 inch pot","offer_id":41089812463814,"sku":"B51-49","price":245.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/products\/43866.jpg?v=1634474149","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-se\/products\/hoya-meliflua","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}