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Hoya Loheri 6cm H8cm

Hoya Loheri 6cm H8cm

£18.00 GBP
£18.00 GBP
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Meet the Hoya loheri—the orange burst climber. With her unique, boat-shaped leaves that naturally curl backwards and dense clusters of fuzzy, bright orange-to-copper starburst flowers, she’s a total retro gem. Quirky, structural, and undeniably vibrant, she’s here to bring a splash of rare sunset colours to your trellis.

  • The Formal Name: Hoya loheri
  • The Nickname: Recurved-Leaf Wax Plant
  • Roots: A highly unique epiphytic species endemic to the mountain forests of Luzon, Philippines.
  • Natural Vibe: Twining through warm, humid trees where she shrugs off water with her inverted, channelled foliage.

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Sunlight: She loves bright, indirect light. Giving her a bit of morning sun will trigger frequent blooming and keep her unique leaves tightly curled.
  • Best Room: Hanging high in a bright bedroom or climbing a hoop on a sunny desk.
  • Snacks: A weak, diluted houseplant fertiliser every 4 weeks during spring and summer.
  • Tropical Feels: Appreciates moderate to high humidity (50–70%). She tolerates average home air well but loves extra steam.
  • Cosy Factor: Keep her warm (18–26°C) and completely safe from freezing window drafts in the winter.
  • Thirst: Semi-succulent tendencies! Let the top 50–75% of the mix dry out completely before soaking. She hates wet feet.
  • Safety First: Pet-Friendly! Completely safe and non-toxic for cats, dogs, and curious pets.
  • The Bedding: An ultra-airy, fast-draining mix rich in orchid bark, perlite, and chunky coco coir.
  • Family Tree: Propagate via stem cuttings with 1–2 nodes easily rooted in damp sphagnum moss.
  • Space Needs: A fine, trailing or climbing vine that stays relatively compact and manageable.
  • Speed: A steady, moderate grower that fills out her container beautifully when happy.
  • Uninvited Guests: Watch for mealybugs nesting under the protection of her recurved leaf undersides.
  • Moving Day: She loves a tight squeeze; only repot every 2–3 years in spring to refresh her substrate.
  • Haircut: Never clip off her flower spurs (peduncles), as she re-blooms from the exact same stalks year after year.
  • Fresh Air: A fragrant air-purifier that sweetens your room with blooms that smell lightly of honey and grass.
  • Plant Lore: Named in honour of German botanist August Loher, who discovered some of the rarest flora in the Philippines.
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