{"product_id":"hoya-manipurensis","title":"Hoya manipurensis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoya manipurensis\u003c\/strong\u003e is a prized collector’s species valued for its compact, almost shrubby growth habit and its unusually shaped leaves, resembling an inverted heart. Unlike many Hoyas with long, trailing stems, it forms more rigid, upright stems. Growth is relatively slow, but the plant can flower even when small, producing small, atypical flowers for the genus with a distinctive appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage and growth habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are opposite, small, thick, and fleshy. Their shape varies from obovate to obtriangular or obcordate, with a narrowed base and a tip that is often slightly notched or nearly straight. This unusual outline, resembling an inverted heart or a fan, is one of the plant’s main attractions. Mature leaves are smooth; fine fuzz is characteristic mainly of young growth and inflorescences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are small, tubular, and urn-shaped, grouped in discreet inflorescences close to the stem. The corolla is pale, usually cream to yellowish green, and covered with fine hairs. Their unusual appearance is reminiscent of the flowers of certain Dischidia species. The plant can flower even when small, and the flowers may last for approximately three weeks. The fragrance is subtle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical identity and origin.\u003c\/strong\u003e The currently accepted botanical name is \u003cem\u003eHoya manipurensis\u003c\/em\u003e Deb. The species has had an unusual taxonomic history and was previously treated under names such as \u003cem\u003eMicholitzia obcordata\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDischidia obcordata\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eAntiostelma manipurense\u003c\/em\u003e. Phylogenetic studies and floral morphology support its inclusion in the genus \u003cem\u003eHoya\u003c\/em\u003e. Its native range extends from eastern Nepal to southwestern Yunnan Province, including northeastern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and northern Thailand. In nature, it grows in subtropical mountain forests, attached to trees or rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decorative pot is not included in the price.\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 - 1.7 inch pot","offer_id":41091333095622,"sku":"B32-55","price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/products\/Hoya_manipurensis_flower.jpg?v=1782208021","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-si\/products\/hoya-manipurensis","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}