{"product_id":"hoya-lasiantha","title":"Hoya lasiantha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoya lasiantha\u003c\/strong\u003e is an epiphytic shrub native to tropical regions including Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, and Thailand, characterized by drooping, hanging branches that make it well-suited for trailing or hanging displays.\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\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"824\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"627\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"624\"\u003eLeaves\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"824\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"720\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"720\"\u003eElliptical, relatively thin (paper-like) leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"824\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eLeaf veins are pinnate, with clearly visible lighter veins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eStems\u003c\/strong\u003e: Branches can reach up to ~80 cm in length; stems are around 5 mm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"972\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"969\"\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eFlowers form in umbels (clusters) of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003e8–14 blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eColor: Pale orange to yellow petals, with dense white, fine hairs on the inner lower half.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eCorolla ~1–1.5 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003eThe “hairy” or “woolly” structure of the flowers is actually part of its name: \u003cem data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003elasiantha\u003c\/em\u003e comes from Greek meaning “hairy-flowered.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eFruit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Produces long, straight seed pods (~18–22 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e: According to growers, it's relatively “easy to grow” but \u003cstrong data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003edifficult to flower reliably\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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=\"1916\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003eProvide \u003cstrong data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003ebright, indirect light\u003c\/strong\u003e. As an epiphyte, it does well under filtered light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003eAvoid harsh, direct sunlight that could scorch leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003eUse a “soak and dry” approach: water thoroughly, then allow the medium to dry out somewhat before watering again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003eDon’t let the roots stay waterlogged—good drainage is key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003eSubstrate \/ Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003eUse a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003ewell-draining mix\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as bark + perlite + sphagnum or a light epiphytic blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003eAlternatively, it can be grown in semi-hydroponic systems (e.g., LECA), which some growers report accelerates growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2770\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2591\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2770\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2768\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2768\"\u003ePrefers \u003cstrong data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2637\"\u003ewarm tropical temperatures\u003c\/strong\u003e. Keep above ~15 °C. (Note: some growers emphasize a night\/day temperature differential.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2877\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2788\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2785\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2877\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2877\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2877\"\u003eModerate to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2805\" data-end=\"2822\"\u003ehigh humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal, consistent with its native tropical habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"3046\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2898\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2895\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2901\" data-end=\"3046\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2901\" data-end=\"2997\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2903\" data-end=\"2997\"\u003eFeed lightly during the growing season (spring\/summer) using a balanced, diluted fertilizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3046\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3046\"\u003eReduce feeding during slower growth periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3381\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3075\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3072\"\u003eEncouraging Blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3381\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3181\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3181\"\u003eFlowering can be challenging; many growers report bud drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3304\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3304\"\u003eSome hobbyists suggest \u003cstrong data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3238\"\u003ecooler night temperatures\u003c\/strong\u003e may help bud retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3381\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3309\" data-end=\"3381\"\u003eBe patient — buds may take time, and there’s a risk of losing peduncles.\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":"7 leaves or more","offer_id":62294036939123,"sku":"Hoya lasiantha","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/1665\/9315\/files\/Hoyalasiantha.jpg?v=1763391707","url":"https:\/\/beginwithplants.com\/products\/hoya-lasiantha","provider":"Begin With Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}