Hoya ranauensis Ø10.5cm

Hoya ranauensis - epiphytic semi-succulent vine from the Ranau district, Sabah, Borneo. Firm oblong-elliptical leaves (up to 15 cm) with dark venation on emerald green. Pale yellow-cream flowers with white corona, citrus scent. Ø10.5cm pot. Care instructions Light: bright indirect, filtered - it comes from the canopy of hill forests. 1-1.5 m from an east/west window or behind a curtain on a south-facing window. A few hours of mild morning sun stimulate flowering; avoid direct midday sun in summer. Temperature: optimal 18-28°C. It tolerates short drops to 12-15°C in winter, which can stimulate floral induction. A mid-altitude species, it withstands moderate temperature variations. Watering: moderate, let the substrate dry almost completely between waterings. Summer every 7-10 days, winter every 14-20 days. Firm leaves retain water - better slightly dry than over-watered. Humidity: 60-80% ideal; it tolerates drops to 50% in dry apartments in winter, especially if the substrate is well-drained. Substrate: airy and well-drained - a mix of medium pine bark (50%), natural sphagnum (20%), perlite (20%), and a drainage layer of Vulkaponic at the pot base (10%). Avoid compact universal substrate - it suffocates epiphytic roots. Fertilising: monthly spring-summer with a mild formula for flowering plants (NPK 6-10-8). Pause in winter. Propagation: stem cuttings with 1-2 nodes in moist sphagnum or filtered water; roots in 4-6 weeks. The success rate is very high - an ideal species for exchanges between enthusiasts. Specifications Pot diameter: 10.5 cm Total height (incl. pot): 15 cm Flowering stage: No flowers