{"product_id":"hoya-carmelae","title":"Hoya carmelae","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya carmelae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare Philippine endemic Hoya native to \u003cstrong\u003eLuzon, Philippines\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it grows in wet tropical forest at around 1,100 m elevation. It is a compact evergreen vine with short internodes and thick, leathery, glossy green leaves. New growth can develop attractive reddish-brown tones, while mature plants produce clusters of small, fragrant, star-shaped flowers. The flowers are typically white to creamy white with a contrasting pale pink to reddish corona, creating an attractive display against the dark foliage. Its compact growth, attractive new leaves, fragrant flowers, and limited natural distribution make \u003cem\u003eH. carmelae\u003c\/em\u003e an interesting collector species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide \u003cstrong\u003ebright, filtered light\u003c\/strong\u003e and protect the leaves from strong afternoon sun.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a \u003cstrong\u003echunky, airy, fast-draining substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e such as orchid bark, perlite, and coco-based materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater thoroughly when the upper portion of the medium begins to dry, avoiding prolonged waterlogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain \u003cstrong\u003e60–80% humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e with good air circulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep temperatures around \u003cstrong\u003e18–30°C (64–86°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting its warm, humid tropical habitat. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a \u003cstrong\u003esmall trellis or climbing support\u003c\/strong\u003e for its compact vining stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertilize lightly with a balanced fertilizer during active growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid removing mature \u003cstrong\u003eflower peduncles\u003c\/strong\u003e, as Hoyas can rebloom from established spurs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Begin With Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64695745118579,"sku":"Hoya carmelae","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/1665\/9315\/files\/HoyacarmelaeFlower.jpg?v=1789993756","url":"https:\/\/beginwithplants.com\/products\/hoya-carmelae","provider":"Begin With Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}