Hoya merrillii

SKU: BJ2939

Category: Climbers

Available immediately
Delivery time: 3 - 5 Workdays (DE - int. shipments may differ)

29,90 €

incl. 7% VAT , plus

Beautiful and rare Hoya that has its distribution area in the Philippines. It has narrow elongated leaves and blooms with white flowers. You will receive a rooted plant in a 9cm pot. Hoya like a lot of light and tolerate drier conditions. They like to climb and can also be cultivated in a hanging pot.

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Hoya merrillii is a decorative plant both because of its elongated leaves with filigree leaf veins, which can turn reddish in bright locations, and because of its cream-colored and delicately fragrant flowers. It can either be cultivated in a hanging basket or allowed to climb up climbing aids.
The product photos show examples of the plant. You will receive a specimen that corresponds in size, shape and coloring to the product photos.
- Delivery: in 9cm pot
- Growth type: creeping, climbing
- Origin: Philippines
- Other names: Waxflower, Waxplant, Waxflower, Porcelainflower

Ben's tips on plant care:

- Habitat/Light requirements: bright, indirect sunlight.
- Substrate: Ben's Hoya Soil special soil
- Temperature: optimal at 21-26° C (day), 16-18° C (night)
- Watering: water moderately every 7-10 days, substrate may dry out slightly, avoid waterlogging at all costs
- Humidity: needs moderately high humidity, use humidifier or spray regularly, but then let leaves dry well.
- Nutrient addition: in spring/summer every 2 weeks with diluted organ. Fertilize moderately in spring/summer, every 4-6 weeks in winter.
- Repot approximately every 2 years when the plant is suitably rooted.
- Keeping it rather dry towards the end of winter will encourage flower production.