Hoya 'Timor' — rare species from Timor island. Humidity 60-80%, indirect light, 18-28°C.
Approx height (including pot): 15 cm
Flowering state: No flowers
Country of origin: Netherlands
Pot diameter: 10 cm
Hoya 'Timor' is rare species or cultivar from Timor island (Southeast Asia). Fleshy waxy leaves with region-specific pattern.
Hoya from Timor island, Apocynaceae.
Fleshy waxy green leaves.
Rare Timor species, collector plant.
Lungime: 15 cm
Greutate (kg): 0.5 Kg
Denumire: Hoya
Diametru: 10 cm
Cerințe lumină: Partial umbra
Tip plantă: Decorative
Utilizare: Interior
Tip suport: Ghiveci
Material Suport: Plastic
Hoya Timor should only be watered when the substrate has dried completely. During the warm season, this means approximately once a week, while in winter, once every 10-14 days. Overwatering is the primary risk, as the epiphytic roots are prone to rot.
No, Hoya Timor is considered non-toxic to pets and humans. The Hoya genus does not contain known harmful substances. However, it is still advisable to prevent pets from ingesting plant material.
Hoya Timor typically blooms in summer and early autumn, once the plant has reached maturity (approximately 2-3 years from rooting). Flowering requires bright indirect light and a slight nocturnal temperature drop during the cool season.
The best substrate for Hoya Timor is a mix of pine bark (40%), perlite (30%), coconut coir (20%), and horticultural charcoal (10%). The substrate must ensure rapid drainage and aeration of the epiphytic roots.
The most common causes are: insufficient bright indirect light, the plant is too young (under 2-3 years), cutting floral peduncles after previous blooming, or lack of temperature variation between day and night. Ensure the plant receives adequate light and avoid moving it during bud formation.
Timor island.
Bright indirect.
60-80%.
Non-toxic.
Cuttings.