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Hoya sp. New Kalimantan (Kapuas)
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Hoya sp. New Kalimantan (Kapuas) — recent discovery from Kapuas river basin, Borneo. Uncataloged species with thick deep green leaves.
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🌿 Hoya sp. New Kalimantan (Kapuas) — discovery from Borneo
Hoya sp. New Kalimantan (Kapuas) is a recent discovery from the Kapuas river region, Indonesia's longest river that traverses West Kalimantan province of Borneo. "Sp." indicates the species has not yet been officially described, and the Kapuas basin location is part of the provisional name.
Leaves are thick, fleshy, oval, deep green with faintly visible venation — characteristic of many Borneo hoyas. Grows vigorously as a vine, enjoying the high humidity of its native zone. A unique piece for advanced collectors who appreciate species with documented origin.
🌍 Origin
Humid tropical forests of the Kapuas river basin, West Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia — one of Southeast Asia's biodiversity hotspots.
🌱 How to care for it
Bright indirect light, humidity 70-90%, temperatures 22-30°C. Very airy substrate. Moderate watering, substrate never completely dry for too long.
🌸 Flowering
Floral characteristics under study. Likely pink-white star umbels with reddish corona, typical of Bornean hoyas.
🌿 Safety
Not toxic to cats, dogs or children. Safe Apocynaceae. Milky sap may irritate skin.
Where does this species come from?
From the Kapuas River basin in West Kalimantan, Borneo – one of the most biodiverse regions in the world.
How do I care for this species?
Prefers tropical conditions: indirect light, 60-80% humidity, well-draining substrate, and temperature 20-28°C. Water when 70-80% dry.
Is it toxic?
No, like all Hoya species, it is non-toxic and safe for pets and children.
Will it receive a formal name?
It is possible. Taxonomic research continues, and many Borneo species receive formal classifications as they are studied.
What substrate do you recommend?
A well-draining mix of bark, perlite, and sphagnum. Root aeration is essential for Borneo species.
Where is the Kapuas river?
Kapuas is Indonesia's longest river (1143 km), located in the West Kalimantan province of Borneo. Its basin is a biodiversity hotspot, home to many endemic plant and animal species.
Why is it called 'sp.'?
'Sp.' is an abbreviation for 'species' in botany and indicates the species has not yet been officially described with a complete scientific name. Identification is by location (Kapuas, Kalimantan).
How to care for it?
Bright indirect light, humidity 70-90%, temperatures 22-30°C, very airy substrate. Moderate watering. Adapts well to cultivation in humid spaces like terrariums or plant display cases.
Is it toxic?
No, Hoya sp. New Kalimantan (Kapuas) is not toxic to cats, dogs or children. All Hoyas in the Apocynaceae family are safe, but the milky sap may irritate skin.
How to propagate?
Stem cuttings with 2-3 nodes in moist sphagnum moss at high humidity (above 80%) and temperatures 22-26°C. Roots appear in 4-6 weeks, humid greenhouse conditions preferred.
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