9cm potted plant in a coco husk plug with coco coir, coco chips, perlite and pine bark. We do not recommend removing the plant from the coco husk plug.
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Hoya bordenii is part of the Apocynaceae family and it is native to the Philippines. It was first described in 1906 by Rudolph Schlecter, a German botanist who described over 2000 species of plant. It has long, rigid leaves that blush red when sunstressed, with prominent, light leaf veins making it a very attractive and unique leaf. It is noted as a fairly slow grower.
The blooms are deep red and present in a cluster of about 20-25 flowers. They have an even deeper red corona with a star shaped, yellow corolla at the tip. The scent is associated with sweet, fruity smells and is faint.
Genus name is new Latin, named after Thomas Hoy ( c. 1750– c. 1821), English gardener. Specific epithet is named after the American botanist Thomas E Borden, who worked prominently in the Philippines.
Light: 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. An east-facing shaded aspect would be a good spot.
Water: 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.
Potting mix: Our potting mix would be ideal with some added coco chips.
Fertilising: 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.
Temperature: 15-35°C.
Humidity Average humidity is fine for this plant, but I would recommend 60% and above to get the most out of your plant.
Hoya aren’t considered toxic, however, they may make your pet or child vomit if ingested, keep out of reach just to be safe.
For further information about Hoya, check out our blog.