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Hoya Sigitalis

Hoya Sigitalis

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Description: Hoya sigitalis is a beautiful trailing plant with elongated, lance-shaped green leaves that grow on slender, vining stems. This rare Hoya variety is perfect for adding a unique and exotic touch to any indoor space.

Full Botanical Name: Hoya sigillatis

Common Names: Flecked Hoya

Country and/or Region of Origin: Native to Borneo and surrounding Southeast Asian regions.

Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Typically grows as an epiphyte in tropical rainforests, clinging to trees and receiving filtered sunlight.

Care Guide

Care Information:

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf damage.

• Ideal Room: Suitable for bright, indirectly lit spaces like kitchens or living rooms.

• Feeding: Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

• Humidity: Requires moderate to high humidity; mist occasionally to maintain.

• Ideal Temperature: 65°F to 85°F (18°C to 29°C).

• Watering: Water when the top 1-2 inches of soil dry out.

• Pet/Child Safe: Generally non-toxic to pets and children.

• Soil Type: Well-draining, loose potting mix with perlite or orchid bark.

• Propagation: Easily propagated from stem cuttings in water or soil.

• Eventual Height and Spread: Can reach up to 2-4 feet in length.

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate.

• Pests and Treatment: Prone to aphids, spider mites, and mealybugs; treat with insecticidal soap.

• Repotting: Every 2-3 years or when root bound.

• Pruning: Prune to maintain shape and encourage new growth.

• Folk Law: Hoyas are believed to bring positivity and growth to a space.

• Air Purification: Contributes to indoor air quality improvement by filtering pollutants.

 

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