{"product_id":"hoya-darwinii","title":"Hoya darwinii","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya darwinii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare Philippine Hoya originally described from \u003cstrong\u003eLuzon\u003c\/strong\u003e, notable for its unusual dimorphic foliage and relatively large, showy flowers. One type of leaf is normal and elongated, while another develops into specialized, swollen structures that form \u003cstrong\u003eant-occupied domatia\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the species a distinctive myrmecotrophic relationship with ants. The flowers are produced in loose clusters and are unusually large for the genus, with \u003cstrong\u003epurple-pink, strongly reflexed corolla lobes\u003c\/strong\u003e and a contrasting pale corona. The species is particularly interesting to collectors because of its specialized foliage, large flowers, and unusual ant association.\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 or semi-shade; avoid strong afternoon sun.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a \u003cstrong\u003every airy, fast-draining substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e such as orchid bark, perlite, and coco-based materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater when the upper portion of the medium begins to dry, while 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 \u003cstrong\u003ewarm to intermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e, protecting the plant from prolonged cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a \u003cstrong\u003etrellis or climbing support\u003c\/strong\u003e for its 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":"6 leaves or more – rooted plant","offer_id":64720748052851,"sku":"Hoya darwinii","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/1665\/9315\/files\/HoyadarwiniiFlower.jpg?v=1790154676","url":"https:\/\/beginwithplants.com\/products\/hoya-darwinii","provider":"Begin With Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}