{"title":"Hanging plants","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese plants look great hanging from the ceiling or positioned on a shelf; a lot of plants in this collection would appreciate something to climb on so if you’re running out of space to hang, consider using a trellis or moss pole.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tradescantia-albiflora-nanouk","title":"Tradescantia albiflora 'Nanouk'®","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTradescantia fluminensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is part of the Commelinaceae family and is native to SE. \u0026amp; S. Brazil to N. Argentina. ‘Nanouk' ® is a cultivar from the US. It has thick stems and is characterized by its compact and upright to broadly spreading plant habit. Leaves are lanceolate with light pink stripes, tops are smooth and undersides are slightly pubescent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenus name honors John Tradescant, English botanist. Specific epithet comes from the Latin ‘flumini’ meaning stream, which is thought to be a reference to the river the species grows alongside. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12cm diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage: \u003c\/strong\u003eApproximately 15cm of foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight: Bright indirect light, meaning the plant sees the sun for 0-4 hours per day - this could be through trees or a translucent curtain, it’s important for the plant to see the sky in order to thrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: Allow the first 2-3 inches of mix to dry out. Before watering, ensure the substrate isn’t compacted, if it is, aerate it with a few pokes of a skewer or blunt stick. I’d recommend watering from below; sit the plant in a basin or saucer of water for 30 minutes, remove and allow to drain. This plant has a very dense crown and stems that are prone to rot. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotting mix: A well draining mix composed of coco coir, perlite or vermiculite, orchid bark and worm castings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilising: Feed your plant every other watering during the growing season or when you observe active growth. You can dilute fertiliser to half the recommended amount but never add more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: Ideally 18-23°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHumidity: Tradescantia would prefer higher humidity but do well to adapt to average home humidity. 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The flowers (corolla) are white, with white centres (coronas), there is a small pink stain beneath the central crown. Doug Chamberlain (one of my favourite Hoya collectors) recommends exposing this plant to no more than 12 hours of artificial light per day to encourage flowering. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is discussion among enthusiasts whether this plant is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoya australis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Bordvare Tricolor’ which is possibly an alternative trade name for ‘Lisa’. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot: \u003c\/strong\u003eø 12cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight: \u003c\/strong\u003eApproximately 18cm from base of pot. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenus name is new Latin, named after Thomas Hoy ( c. 1750– c. 1821), English gardener. Specific epithet comes from the Latin ‘australis’, meaning southern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese plants are not known to be toxic but their sap can be an irritant, keep out of reach just in case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight: Bright indirect light, meaning the plant sees the sun for 0-4 hours per day - this could be through trees or a translucent curtain, it’s important for the plant to see the sky in order to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiven adequate light, keep the potting mix evenly moist, the potting mix is traditionally quite chunky, water will usually flow through quite easily. Pour water slowly over the top of the substrate and allow the water to pass through the drainage holes. 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Pour water slowly over the top of the substrate and allow the water to pass through the drainage holes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotting mix: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA chunky well draining mix composed of coco coir, perlite or vermiculite, orchid bark, sphagnum moss and worm castings; you could also add some horticultural charcoal to this epiphytic mix. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertilising: Feed your plant every few waterings during the growing season or when you observe active growth. 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Specific epithet comes from the Latin ‘aureo’ meaning gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight: Bright indirect light, meaning the plant sees the sun for 0-4 hours per day - this could be through trees or a translucent curtain, it’s important for the plant to see the sky in order to thrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: If you’re giving your plant bright indirect light, potting mix ought to be evenly moist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore watering, ensure the substrate isn’t compacted, if it is, aerate it with a few pokes of a skewer or blunt stick, pour water slowly over the top and allow the water to pass through the drainage holes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotting mix: A well draining mix composed of coco coir, perlite or vermiculite, orchid bark and worm castings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilising: Feed your plant every other watering during the growing season or when you observe active growth. You can dilute fertiliser to half the recommended amount but never add more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 15-29°C, no lower than 12°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEpipremnum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewould prefer higher humidity but do well to adapt to average home humidity. 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You can increase humidity by placing the plant on a watered pebble tray or using a humidifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFor further information about \u003cem\u003eHoya\u003c\/em\u003e, check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.root-houseplants.com\/blog\/houseplant-tips\/an-overview-of-the-hoya-genus-and-an-introduction-to-their-care\/\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoya \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003earen’t considered toxic, however, they may make your pet or child vomit if ingested, keep out of reach just to be safe.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Root Houseplants","offers":[{"title":"ø 14cm pot | 40cm foliage","offer_id":55031252517237,"sku":"MM-JM212","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0538\/7583\/5073\/files\/hoya-linearis-root-houseplants-57530.jpg?v=1754321766"},{"product_id":"curio-herreanus","title":"Curio herreanus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurio herreanus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan\u003eis part of the Asteraceae family (the Daisy family) and its native range is Namibia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurio herreanus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis noted for its unique, almost tear-shaped modified leaves.Their leaves are perfectly engineered to store water, minimize water consumption and to facilitate plant survival in dry climates. This plant needs light from above to maintain a full crown. The flowers of this plant have a faint smell of cinnamon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's important to not pour water directly on to the top of these plants unless you can provide adequate light and air circulation; they form a dense matting with shallow roots and this could lead to rotting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenus name comes from the Latin cūriōsus, meaning “careful” or “inquisitive.” The specific epithet honors Adolar Gottlieb Julius (Hans) Herre (1895-1979), explorer, horticulturist, and curator of Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17cm  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight: In its native environment this plant grows on the ground, forming a mat by crawling over and under other plants. The light here would still be far greater than the light in our homes. Position this plant in a very bright indirectly lit spot, this plant can also tolerate a few hours of direct sunlight. Too much light results in the leaves developing a red\/purple flush.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: Allow the potting mix to dry out completely in between waterings;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotting mix: A well draining mix composed of coco coir, perlite, grit and horticultural sand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilising: Feed every few waterings during the growing season. You can dilute fertiliser to half the recommended amount but never add more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: Spring and summer 18-30˚C, autumn and winter 10-13˚C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity: Average humidity; if the humidity is particularly high, good ventilation is key to prevent mildew and fungal disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eCurio herreanus \u003c\/em\u003eis toxic, keep out of reach of pets and children. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Root Houseplants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38160579133633,"sku":"PLTCUR0003A","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0538\/7583\/5073\/products\/curio-herreanus-root-houseplants-39618.png?v=1754321832"},{"product_id":"scindapsus-pictus-argyraeus-satin-pothos","title":"Scindapsus pictus 'Argyraeus' - Satin Pothos","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScindapsus pictus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is part of the Araceae family and its native range is SE. Bangladesh to W. \u0026amp; Central Malesia. Leaves lay flat, are cordate in shape and green with sparse splashes of silver variegation. It’s growth habit is vining and this plant will also grow by shingling along the bark of tree trunks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is some confusion about where the genus name comes from, it is possibly from the Greek ‘skindapsos’ meaning upon tree trunks. The specific epithet comes from th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ee Latin ‘pictus’ meaning painted one. ‘Argyraeus’ comes from the Latin ‘argentum’ meaning silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight: Bright indirect light, meaning the plant sees the sun for 0-4 hours per day - this could be through trees or a translucent curtain, it’s important for the plant to see the sky in order to thrive. Although \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScindapsus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can survive in as low as 50 foot-candles, watering would have to be very infrequent in order to prevent rot and fungal infections and it would only just tolerate and survive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf this plant is receiving lower light levels, there will be larger internodal spacing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: If you’re giving your plant bright indirect light, potting mix ought to be evenly moist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your plant is positioned in a much lower light spot, allow the majority of the mix to dry out. Before watering, ensure the substrate isn’t compacted, if it is, aerate it with a few pokes of a skewer or blunt stick, pour water slowly over the top and allow the water to pass through the drainage holes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotting mix: A well draining mix composed of coco coir, perlite or vermiculite, orchid bark and worm castings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilising: Feed your plant every other watering during the growing season or when you observe active growth. You can dilute fertiliser to half the recommended amount but never add more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: 15-29°C, no lower than 12°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScindapsus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewould prefer higher humidity but do well to adapt to average home humidity. You can increase humidity by placing the plant on a watered pebble tray or using a humidifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScindapsus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare toxic, keep out of reach of pets and children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Root Houseplants","offers":[{"title":"ø 6cm pot | 15cm foliage","offer_id":55106391966069,"sku":"MM-LUN171","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"ø 15cm hanging pot | 35cm foliage","offer_id":48604965372097,"sku":"MM-MEC-0065","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0538\/7583\/5073\/files\/scindapsus-pictus-argyraeus-satin-pothos-root-houseplants-30479.jpg?v=1754321841"},{"product_id":"hoya-wayetii","title":"Hoya wayetii","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya wayetii \u003c\/em\u003eis part of the Apocynaceae family and is native to the Philippines. The leaves are narrow and thick with dark leaf margins; if exposed to bright light, the leaf margins turn red-purple. Umbels contain between 15 \u0026amp; 25 flowers, these are recurved in shape with a pink corona and yellow and d\u003cspan\u003eark red corolla. Blooms are said to have a scent of honey.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was Maximo Wayet (former gardener for Professor Juan Pancho of University of the Philippines Los Banos) who collected the type material for this species in 1989 on the way to his wife's village North of Baguio in Quirino Province. (The World of Hoyas, Dale Kloppenburg, 1999)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenus name is new Latin, named after Thomas Hoy ( c. 1750– c. 1821), English gardener. Specific epithet honors Maximo Wayet.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight: Bright indirect light, meaning the plant sees the sun for 0-4 hours per day - this could be through trees or a translucent curtain, it’s important for the plant to see the sky in order to thrive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoya wayetii \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecan tolerate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1-2 hours of direct light. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the majority of the mix to dry out as the mix is traditionally quite chunky, water will usually flow through quite easily. Be sure to thoroughly moisten the substrate. Pour water slowly over the top of the substrate and allow the water to pass through the drainage holes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotting mix: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA chunky well draining mix composed of coco coir, perlite or vermiculite, orchid bark, sphagnum moss and worm castings; you could also add some horticultural charcoal to this epiphytic mix. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilising: Feed your plant every few waterings during the growing season or when you observe active growth. You can dilute fertiliser to half the recommended amount but never add more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: 15-29°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoya \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewould prefer higher humidity, between 60-80% but do well to adapt to average home humidity. You can increase humidity by placing the plant on a watered pebble tray or using a humidifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFor further information about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, check out our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.root-houseplants.com\/blog\/houseplant-tips\/an-overview-of-the-hoya-genus-and-an-introduction-to-their-care\/\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoya \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003earen’t considered toxic, however, they may make your pet or child vomit if ingested, keep out of reach just to be safe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Root Houseplants","offers":[{"title":"ø 12cm pot | 20cm foliage","offer_id":55702997696885,"sku":"MM-MEC-1264","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0538\/7583\/5073\/files\/hoya-wayetii-root-houseplants-92791.jpg?v=1754321899"},{"product_id":"epipremnum-aureum-njoy","title":"Epipremnum aureum 'NJOY'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEpipremnum aureum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘NJOY’ is a cultivar in the Araceae family, it was discovered as a naturally occurring branch mutation in superior clones of the parent variety ‘Marble Queen’. Over a period of several years, clones with shorter internodes and the brightest variegation were selected. The new variety was discovered by Ashish Arvind Hansoti in 2002 at a commercial greenhouse near Mumbai, India. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaves are small, broad and ovate, growth is compact with short internodes. Variegation is cream and light green with asymmetric splashes of green either side of the midrib.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenus name comes from the Greek ‘epi’ meaning upon and ‘premno’ meaning stump, this is possibly in reference to the epiphytic nature of plants in this genus. 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Their native environment provides them with lots of warmth and  high humidity and most importantly, shading from full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot: \u003c\/strong\u003e15cm \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\/foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eSecrets to success\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTemperature: Ideally between 15 and 20°C. 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Blooms are small and emerge from the areoles, they are brownish-yellow in colour. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenus name comes from the Ancient Greek, meaning wicker work, this is in reference to the branches which appear to interlace as they hang. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot size: \u003c\/strong\u003eø 21cm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 50cm in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight: Bright indirect light, meaning the plant sees the sun for 0-4 hours per day - this could be through trees or a translucent curtain, it’s important for the plant to see the sky in order to thrive. 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You will receive a plant as close to the picture and description as possible.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Bright indirect light, meaning the plant sees the sun for 0-4 hours per day - this could be through trees or a translucent curtain, it’s important for the plant to see the sky in order to thrive. East facing or North-west window would work well. I grow this plant under grow lights at home and I’ve noticed the leaves are darker with a slight red tinge when exposed to more light but I wouldn’t say they sunstress in the typical way other \u003cem\u003eHoya\u003c\/em\u003e do. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: Allow the potting mix to dry out at least halfway through before watering. The thinner leaves of \u003cem\u003eHoya retusa\u003c\/em\u003e mean they won’t be able to store water as well as other Hoya. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePotting mix: Our potting mix would be ideal with some added coco chips.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFertilising: Feed every couple of waterings with a well balanced fertiliser; you can further dilute fertiliser than the recommended amount but never add more.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperature: Day time temperatures of 15-25˚C, cooler night time temperature of 10-15˚C is thought to encourage blooming.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHumidity: 60% and above with good air circulation.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya\u003c\/em\u003e aren’t considered toxic, however, they may make your pet or child vomit if ingested, keep out of reach just to be safe.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor more information about \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHoya\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, check out our \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.root-houseplants.com\/blog\/plant-knowledge\/an-overview-of-the-hoya-genus-and-an-introduction-to-their-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Hoya plant care\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eblog\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Root Houseplants","offers":[{"title":"ø 9cm pot","offer_id":47899641184449,"sku":"PLTHOY0015A","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0538\/7583\/5073\/files\/hoya-retusa-root-houseplants-21917.jpg?v=1754322436"},{"product_id":"hoya-memoria-gracilis","title":"Hoya gracilis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoya gracilis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is part of the Apocynaceae family and it's native range is Sulawesi. It is an epiphytic climber with lanceolate-elliptic shaped leaves, they are glabrous with an acute apex. Blooms are said to be similar to those of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoya lacunosa \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- revolute and fuzzy. Leaves have silvery splashes with some pink or bronzed tones on the upper leaf surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenus name is new Latin, named after Thomas Hoy ( c. 1750– c. 1821), English gardener. Specific epithet comes from the Latin meaning slender.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight: Bright indirect light, meaning the plant sees the sun for 0-4 hours per day - this could be through trees or a translucent curtain, it’s important for the plant to see the sky in order to thrive. More hours of light are thought to encourage flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiven adequate light, allow the mix to dry out a little. If your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoya \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis potted in a chunky, fast draining mix, you may need to water more frequently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotting mix: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA chunky well-draining mix composed of coco coir, perlite or vermiculite, orchid bark, worm castings and some horticultural charcoal. I also recommend potting Hoya in coco chips. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilising: Feed your plant every few waterings during the growing season or when you observe active growth. You can dilute fertiliser to half the recommended amount but never add more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 18-27\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e˚C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoya \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewould prefer higher humidity, between 60-80% but do well to adapt to average home humidity. You can increase humidity by placing the plant on a watered pebble tray or using a humidifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor further information about \u003cem\u003eHoya\u003c\/em\u003e, check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.root-houseplants.com\/blog\/houseplant-tips\/an-overview-of-the-hoya-genus-and-an-introduction-to-their-care\/\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoya \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003earen’t considered toxic, however, they may make your pet or child vomit if ingested, keep out of reach just to be safe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Root Houseplants","offers":[{"title":"ø 12cm pot | 20cm foliage","offer_id":48628026409153,"sku":"MM-MEC-0125","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0538\/7583\/5073\/products\/hoya-gracilis-root-houseplants-77479.jpg?v=1754322477"},{"product_id":"aeschynanthus-pulcher-mona-lisa","title":"Aeschynanthus pulcher 'Mona Lisa'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAeschynanthus pulcher \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis part of the Gesneriaceae family, they are epiphytes that would ordinarily grow on host trees in tropical forests of Thailand, Singapore, Sumatra and other parts of Southeast Asia. Leaves are fleshy, elliptic and with smooth margins,, they are arranged in pairs along a trailing stem. Flowers are red and tubular in shape and surrounded by a tubular calyx (an outer covering of the petals) and grow in clusters at the ends of the stems. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAeschynanthus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomes from the Greek words ‘\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaischune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’ meaning shame and ‘\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanthos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’ meaning flower referring to the red flowers. The Latin specific epithet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003epulcher \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003emeans beautiful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight: Bright indirect light, meaning the plant sees the sun for 0-4 hours per day - this could be through trees or a translucent curtain, it’s important for the plant to see the sky in order to thrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: Allow the first 2-3 inches of mix to dry out. Before watering, ensure the substrate isn’t compacted, if it is, aerate it with a few pokes of a skewer or blunt stick, pour water slowly over the top and allow the water to pass through the drainage holes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotting mix: A well draining mix composed of coco coir, perlite or vermiculite, orchid bark, sphagnum moss, worm castings and horticultural charcoal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilising: Feed your plant every other watering during the growing season or when you observe active growth. You can dilute fertiliser to half the recommended amount but never add more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: Ideally 21-26°C, no cooler than 10°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAeschynanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e do better in higher humidity but do well to adapt to average home humidity. You can increase humidity by placing the plant on a watered pebble tray or using a humidifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAeschynanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are non-toxic.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Root Houseplants","offers":[{"title":"ø 17cm hanging pot | 40cm foliage","offer_id":55295023939957,"sku":"MM-MEC-0588","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0538\/7583\/5073\/files\/aeschynanthus-pulcher-mona-lisa-root-houseplants-63355.png?v=1754322484"},{"product_id":"rhipsalis-pilocarpa","title":"Rhipsalis pilocarpa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eRhipsalis pilocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e is part of the Cactaceae family and its native range is SE. Brazil (to Paraná). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis plant is on the IUCN list as vulnerable, numbers are declining due to habitat loss and deforestation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey have cylindrical pendant stems which are dark green to purple in colour and covered in fine hairs. Their flowers are very fragrant and bell-like in appearance. \u003c\/span\u003eThese plants grow under the shade of dense, overhanging tree branches in their natural environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenus name comes from the Ancient Greek, meaning wicker work, this is in reference to the branches which appear to interlace as they hang. The specific epithet is from the Latin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003epilus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e meaning ‘hair’ and the Greek \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekarpos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e meaning ‘fruit’, this is in reference to the bristle-like spines on the stems or fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight: Bright indirect light, meaning the plant sees the sun for 0-4 hours per day - this could be through trees or a translucent curtain, it’s important for the plant to see the sky in order to thrive. In its natural environment this plant would receive dappled light. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: With adequate light and a well draining potting mix, allow the top two inches to dry out before watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePotting mix: A well draining mix composed of coco coir, perlite or vermiculite, orchid bark and worm castings; you could also add some horticultural charcoal to this epiphytic mix.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFertilising: Feed your plant with a cactus fertiliser every other watering during the growing season or when you observe active growth. You can dilute fertiliser to half the recommended amount but never add more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperature: 18-24˚C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity: \u003cem\u003eRhipsalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewould prefer higher humidity but do well to adapt to average home humidity. You can increase humidity by placing the plant on a watered pebble tray or using a humidifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eRhipsalis \u003c\/em\u003eare non-toxic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Root Houseplants","offers":[{"title":"ø 10.5cm pot 15cm height","offer_id":42815758958785,"sku":"PLTRHI0003A","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0538\/7583\/5073\/products\/rhipsalis-pilocarpa-root-houseplants-22012.jpg?v=1754322510"},{"product_id":"hoya-carnosa-krimson-queen","title":"Hoya carnosa 'Krimson Queen'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya carnosa\u003c\/em\u003e is part of the Apocynaceae family and its native range is S. China to Laos, Japan (S. Kyushu) to Taiwan. It was initially patented as ‘Tricolour’ in 1968 by B.L Cobia but is more commonly sold under the trade name ‘Krimson Queen’. You may also see this plant sold as \u003cem\u003eHoya\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003ecarnosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Albomarginata'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves are fleshy and ovate with an entire leaf margin. Leaf arrangement is opposite with leaves occuring in pairs and variegation is creamy-white. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor more information on Epiphytes, read our blog \u003ca title=\"For the Love of Epiphytes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.root-houseplants.com\/blog\/houseplant-tips\/for-the-love-of-epiphytes\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.root-houseplants.com\/blog\/houseplant-tips\/for-the-love-of-epiphytes\/\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenus name is new Latin, named after Thomas Hoy ( c. 1750– c. 1821), English gardener. Specific epithet comes from the Latin carnōsus meaning fleshy or meaty, this is in reference to its succulent leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight: Bright indirect light, meaning the plant sees the sun for 0-4 hours per day - this could be through trees or a translucent curtain, it’s important for the plant to see the sky in order to thrive. Hoya carnosa would appreciate 1-2 hours of direct light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater: Allow the majority of the mix to dry out as the mix is traditionally quite chunky, water will usually flow through quite easily. Be sure to thoroughly moisten the substrate. 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This perennial features roundish leaves with silver markings and reddish lower surfaces. It also produces long, thin stems, known as stolons or runners, which grow new, small plants at their ends. It's a member of the Saxifragaceae family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:224\"\u003eThe genus name \u003cem\u003eSaxifraga\u003c\/em\u003e comes from the Latin words \u003cem\u003esaxum\u003c\/em\u003e (rock) and \u003cem\u003efrangere\u003c\/em\u003e (to break), referring to the plant's ability to grow in rocky crevices. \u003cem\u003eStolonifera\u003c\/em\u003e refers to the plant's production of stolons (runners).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:149\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saxifraga stolonifera thrives in bright conditions where the light is not direct. 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