Hoya sp. IM-08 Papua Island

Name: Hoya sp. IM-08 Papua Island
SKU: C965
Price: 379 RON
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379,00 RON

Hoya sp. IM-08 Papua Island — species not yet officially cataloged from Papua, collection code IM-08. Rare piece for advanced collectors.

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🌿 Hoya sp. IM-08 Papua Island — species not yet cataloged

Hoya sp. IM-08 Papua Island is a species not yet officially registered in botany, collected from Papua (the code "IM-08" is a collection identifier, and "Papua Island" indicates the origin location). Hoya specialists use these codes to track specimens before they receive an official scientific name.

This species has deep green, medium-thickness leaves, with moderate vine growth. Flowers, when they appear, are star-shaped in pink-white shades typical of Papua hoyas. A rare piece for dedicated collectors pursuing new species.

🌍 Origin

Papua island (Papua New Guinea or Indonesian Papua), tropical forests at medium altitude.

🌱 How to care for it

Bright indirect light, humidity 60-85%, temperatures 20-28°C. Very airy substrate. Moderate watering when substrate is nearly dry.

🌸 Flowering

Flowers at maturity, umbels with pink-white star flowers in varied shades. Floral characteristics still being studied.

🌿 Safety

Not toxic to cats, dogs or children. Safe Apocynaceae. Milky sap may irritate skin.

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What does IM-08 mean in the plant name?

IM-08 is a collection code used for species not yet taxonomically identified. The plant was collected from Papua and awaits formal classification.

How do I care for Hoya sp. IM-08?

Prefers tropical conditions: bright indirect light, 60-80% humidity, well-draining substrate, and temperatures of 20-28°C. Water when substrate is 70-80% dry.

Is this species toxic?

No, like all Hoya species, it is non-toxic and safe for pets and children.

Will the species be identified in the future?

It is possible. As taxonomic research advances, many collection-coded species receive formal names. We will update information when classification becomes available.

What substrate do you recommend?

A well-draining mix of bark, perlite, and sphagnum. Ensure good root aeration and avoid compact substrate.

What does the 'IM-08' code mean?

IM-08 is a collection code used by hoya specialists to identify specimens that have not yet received an official scientific name. Codes help track specimens until formal description.

Why doesn't it have a scientific name?

New hoya species require detailed study of flowers, anatomy and DNA comparisons with existing species for official registration. Until then, they receive codes like IM-08 for identification.

How to care for it?

Similar to other Papua hoyas: bright indirect light, humidity 60-85%, temperatures 20-28°C, very airy substrate. Moderate watering when substrate is nearly dry.

Is it toxic?

No, Hoya sp. IM-08 Papua is not toxic to cats, dogs or children. All Hoyas in the Apocynaceae family are safe, but the milky sap may irritate skin.

Will it always have a code?

No, after official cataloging it will receive a scientific name (Hoya + specific epithet). We'll update the site name at that point. The code remains useful for collection history.