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Hoya Pauciflora 12cm H15cm

Hoya Pauciflora 12cm H15cm

£50.00 GBP
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Meet the Hoya pauciflora—the minimalist mystic. With her thin, needle-like leaves and solitary, oversized white flowers that look like fallen stars, she’s the elegant rebel of the Hoya world. Fine-textured, rare, and undeniably chic, she’s here to add some sophisticated vertical drama to your collection.

  • The Formal Name: Hoya pauciflora
  • The Nickname: Needle-Leaf Hoya
  • Roots: A high-altitude beauty hailing from the misty mountain forests of South India and Sri Lanka.
  • Natural Vibe: Living in the cool, humid canopy where she drips down like green rain.

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Sunlight: Prefers bright, indirect light. She can handle slightly cooler spots than her lowland cousins.
  • Best Room: Hanging in a bright, cool office or near a shaded east-facing window.
  • Snacks: A diluted balanced fertiliser every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer.
  • Tropical Feels: Appreciates moderate to high humidity (50–70%).
  • Cosy Factor: Prefers 15–24°C. She actually enjoys a slight drop in temperature at night.
  • Thirst: Let the top half of the soil dry before watering. She’s sensitive to soggy roots.
  • Safety First: Pet-Friendly! Non-toxic and safe for cats and dogs.
  • The Bedding: Needs a very airy, fast-draining mix—orchid bark and perlite are essential.
  • Family Tree: Propagate via stem cuttings in perlite or sphagnum moss.
  • Space Needs: A trailing wonder that creates a delicate, wispy curtain over time.
  • Speed: A moderate grower that rewards stability with its breathtaking, star-shaped blooms.
  • Uninvited Guests: Monitor for mealybugs hiding in the junctions of her thin leaves.
  • Moving Day: Repot every 2–3 years; she likes a snug fit for her fine roots.
  • Haircut: Minimal maintenance; just let her trail and do her thing!
  • Fresh Air: A dainty oxygen booster that brings a sense of calm to any room.
  • Plant Lore: "Pauciflora" means "few-flowered," referring to her habit of producing single, large blooms rather than big clusters.
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