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Hoya callistophylla 'KAL 16' 12cm H10cm

Hoya callistophylla 'KAL 16' 12cm H10cm

£27.00 GBP
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Meet the Hoya callistophylla ‘KAL 16’—the ultimate graphic masterpiece. With her large, stiff leaves featuring a bold web of deep green veins overlaying a bright lime-green canvas, she looks like a living roadmap. Rare, highly patterned, and undeniably chic, she’s here to bring some serious designer architecture to your trellis.

  • The Formal Name: Hoya callistophylla 'KAL 16'
  • The Nickname: The Roadmap Hoya
  • Roots: A spectacular geographic selection of the species native to the humid rainforests of Borneo.
  • Natural Vibe: An epiphytic climber weaving through the warm canopy, catching bright, dappled light.

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Sunlight: She loves bright, indirect light. Good light is crucial to keep those intricate webbed veins looking sharp and dark.
  • Best Room: Climbing a trellis on a bright bedroom shelf or inside a dedicated plant cabinet.
  • Snacks: A balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half-strength every month during spring and summer.
  • Tropical Feels: High humidity is her love language (60–80%). She will reward you with pristine, crisp leaves.
  • Cosy Factor: Keep it consistently warm (18–26°C) and completely safe from cold winter drafts.
  • Thirst: Let the top 50% of her loose mix dry out before watering. She is sensitive to overwatering.
  • Safety First: Pet-Friendly! Non-toxic and totally safe for your curious household companions.
  • The Bedding: An ultra-chunky mix—equal parts orchid bark, perlite, and premium coco coir to keep roots aerated.
  • Family Tree: Easily propagated through stem cuttings with at least one node and leaf pair in water or moss.
  • Space Needs: A vining climber that wants to go up! Give her a sturdy hoop or trellis to reach her full potential.
  • Speed: A patient, slow-to-moderate grower that focuses on making each leaf a true structural work of art.
  • Uninvited Guests: Watch closely for mealybugs hiding on the reverse sides of those heavily textured leaves.
  • Moving Day: She loves a tight squeeze; only move her up a container size every 2–3 years in spring.
  • Haircut: Never cut off her flower spurs (peduncles), as she will re-bloom from them every season!
  • Fresh Air: A powerful air purifier that works hard while serving up high-end interior aesthetics.
  • Plant Lore: Reedy clusters of small, star-like cream flowers emerge in maturity, yielding a delightful, sweet perfume.
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