{"product_id":"hoya-imperialis-red","title":"Hoya Imperialis Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoya Imperialis Red\u003c\/strong\u003e features very large, velvety deep red to maroon star-shaped flowers and produces impressively sized blooms. It is a vining climber that benefits from growing up a trellis or other support, and its leaves are thick, glossy, and fairly large with a slightly succulent texture. Native to tropical Southeast Asia, this species thrives in warm, humid environments and does best when its natural conditions are replicated indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eBright, \u003cem data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eindirect\u003c\/em\u003e light is best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003eAvoid harsh direct sun, which might damage leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eLet the top couple of centimeters of soil dry out before watering again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003eIn lower light or cooler temps, reduce watering frequency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003ePrefers fairly high humidity (about \u003cstrong data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003e60% or more\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003eIf your air is dry, consider a humidifier, pebble tray, or grouping with other plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003eUse a chunky, well-draining mix. Good components: orchid bark, perlite, maybe coco coir or a light peat-free mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003eAvoid soil that holds too much moisture — this plant hates being waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003eIdeal range: ~\u003cstrong data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003e18–26 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (65–80 °F).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003eAvoid cold drafts; don’t let it dip too low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2674\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003eSupport \/ Training\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2674\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003eBecause it’s a climber, give it a trellis, support, or allow it to trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2674\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2514\"\u003eThe stems can be a bit delicate, especially new growth — careful when handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2875\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2694\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2692\"\u003eFlowering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2875\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2815\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2815\"\u003ePeduncles (flower stalks) should be left, not cut off — they can rebloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2875\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2875\"\u003eIt may take time\/maturity to produce flowers reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"3162\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2897\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2895\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2901\" data-end=\"3162\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2901\" data-end=\"3079\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2903\" data-end=\"3079\"\u003eCuttings: choose ones with several nodes. Some root in water, but many find better success rooting in \u003cstrong data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3036\"\u003ecoco coir \/ peat \/ coir mix\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3162\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3162\"\u003eIt’s slower to bloom from cuttings, so if flowering is your goal, be patient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3400\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3181\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3400\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3330\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3330\"\u003eDuring its active growing season (spring\/summer), a balanced houseplant fertilizer diluted to about half strength once a month works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3334\" data-end=\"3400\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3400\"\u003eDon’t overfeed — hoyas generally don’t need heavy fertilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3402\" data-end=\"3643\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3428\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3426\"\u003ePests \/ Problems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3433\" data-end=\"3643\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3433\" data-end=\"3517\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3435\" data-end=\"3517\"\u003eWatch for overwatering — root rot is a risk if soil is too dense or stays soggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3522\" data-end=\"3643\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3524\" data-end=\"3643\"\u003eSome growers report brown\/red spots from sun stress or inconsistent watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Begin With Plants","offers":[{"title":"6 leaves or more","offer_id":62310925140339,"sku":"Hoya Imperialis Red","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/1665\/9315\/files\/HoyaImperialisRed.jpg?v=1763736762","url":"https:\/\/beginwithplants.com\/products\/hoya-imperialis-red","provider":"Begin With Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}