{"product_id":"hoya-spartioides","title":"Hoya spartioides","description":"\u003cem\u003eHoya imbricata\u003c\/em\u003e originates from Borneo, more precisely from the north and northwest of the island, where it grows in the rather open and very nutrient-poor so-called Kerangas forests.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It immediately catches the eye with its unusual growth habit. This Hoya only has temporary leaves. They appear irregularly and soon fall off. The long, striking stems with which it photosynthesizes are not leaves but its flower stalks (peduncles). These grow up to 20 cm long and always bear an inflorescence at their end, from which 1 to 6 short-lived, yellow\/white flowers emerge at irregular intervals. The peduncles can also turn reddish in bright light.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn nature, it grows purely epiphytically on trunks and branches. Its roots are usually embedded in branch or tree hollows, or in larger bark crevices where ants build their nests. This gives it the advantage of consistently moist roots in the sunny and hot conditions of the Kerangas, as the ants keep their nests consistently moist. It is therefore strongly associated with ants and (in nature) probably cannot survive without them. In cultivation, of course, ants are not necessary to keep the plant alive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This species grows slowly and forms only sparse roots. Please disturb it as little as possible after receiving it! We recommend keeping it in a display case or terrarium.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a rooted cutting in a 6 cm orchid pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319673696633,"sku":"Hoy019","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/hoya-spartioides-03.jpg?v=1764929961","url":"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/en\/products\/hoya-spartioides","provider":"Jungle Leaves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}