Hoya lasianthaKorth . ex Blume
Plocostemma lasianthum , Plocostemma pallidum
Family : ApocynaceaeSubfamily : AsclepiadoideaeTribe : MarsdenieaeGenus : Hoya
In cultivation, Singapore. Photo by Bun Tay. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
The specific epithet " lasiantha(lay - zee - ANTH - uh ) " means " hairy - flowered " and refers to the corolla lobes that are hairy at the al-Qaeda .
The aboriginal reach of Hoya lasiantha offer from southern Thailand through Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo inMalaysiato Java inIndonesia . It grows as anepiphyteon trees in lowland and hill forests , normally in the canopy .
Hoya lasianthais a shaggy-coated plant with loll branch , thin green farewell withpinnatevenation , and attractive flowers with a bright orange reflexedcorollaand a pale orangecorona . The branch can grow up to 32 inches ( 80 cm ) long . The leave are elliptical with a rounded base and a pointedapex , measuring up to 8.4 inches ( 21 cm ) long and 4 inch ( 10 cm ) astray . They are bind to the stem by apetioleup to 1.6 inches ( 4 atomic number 96 ) long .
In cultivation, Singapore. Photo by Bun Tay. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
The flowers appear from spring to summer in clusters of 8 to 14 onpedunclesthat can get hold of up to 2.4 inches ( 6 centimeter ) in distance . The flower stalk can spring up up to 1.6 inch ( 4 cm ) long .
Light : H. lasianthagrows well indoors in bright indirect lighter but will brook pretty dispirited calorie-free level . However , it becomes weak and leggy , produces fewer leaves , and may not blossom without brilliant light .
Soil : Whatever grease you plant yourH. lasianthain should be well - draining , offer first-class aeration , and not book too much water .
In cultivation, Singapore. Photo by Bun Tay. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Temperature : As a tropic plant , it boom in lovesome , dampish , humid climates . Keep it away from drafty windows and doorways during the cold calendar month . H. lasianthacan withstand temperature as low as 40 ° F ( 4.4 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones11a to 11b , 40 to 50 ° F ( 4.4 to 10 ° carbon ) .
lachrymation : weewee regularly in spring and summer . plume the soil soundly until the water drains out of the drain holes . Then , let the soil dry out between lacrimation . H. lasianthais relatively dormant and needs only moderate watering in downslope and wintertime .
fertilise : This plant is not a particularly heavy birdfeeder . However , it appreciate some extra micronutrient and macronutrients . Therefore , feed with half - strength high - potassium fertiliser every two weeks or so during the growing season .
In cultivation, Singapore. Photo by Bun Tay. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Repotting : As an epiphytic flora , H. lasianthahas quite shallow radical systems and does not expect a cryptical container , nor it need to be repot frequently . It opt growing a bit loaded in its container . Therefore , repot in spring if it outgrows its container .
Propagation : you may easily get new plants from your existingH. lasianthaby stalk cutting . folio cuttings can be more problematic . The best time to take cuttings is spring or summer when the plant is actively grow . The easiest method acting of generation is by layer . Starting this works from come is the simplest but the most fourth dimension - consuming way of generation . Sow the seeds in spring or summertime in well - enfeeble soil .
pick up more atHow to Grow and Care for Hoya .
H. lasianthais non - toxic to mankind and pets .
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