Hoya caudata (Sumatra)

Hoya caudata (frunze negre) – specie nativa din Thailanda si Malaezia. Planta se remarca atat prin frunzele sale spectaculoase acoperite cu splash argintiu, ce devin grena inchis, aproape negre atunci cand planta este crescuta in lumina puternica, cat si prin florile impresionante, pufoase si parfumate ce au o durata de viata de pana la o saptamana.
In conditii de crestere optime, inflorirea se produce in mod repetat pe acelasi peduncul. Bobocii obisnuiesc sa cada atunci cand planta este mutata sau are parte de variatii mari de temperatura. Plantele obisnuiesc sa infloreasca chiar si la dimensiune relativ mica, formand numerosi pedunculi pe lianele noi.
Planta prezinta crestere constanta,transformandu-se in timp relativ scurt intr-un specimen spectaculos. Tolereaza bine perioadele de seceta, insa nu reactioneaza la fel de bine atunci cand este supraudata sau plantata in vase prea mari.
In sera Secret Garden, Hoya caudatainfloreste constant pe tot parcursul anului.
Nota: Se livreaza butasi/plante mature cu frunze verzi. In cazul expunerii la radiatie solara intensa, culoarea frunzelor devine aproape neagra.

Observatii: minim 4 frunze

Flori parfumate: DA

Hoya Caudata Sumatra

Hoya Caudata Sumatra is an epiphytic climber with thin stems and crazy roots to help it anchor itself. The leaves are thick and oval shaped with usually only one leaf per node. The colour is green with silver speckles and serrated margins which gives it that Hoya look, just a bit different. Like the Sunrise, if exposed to full sun the leaves become sun-stressed and develop shades of red.

How to care for your Hoya –

Water: Less is more when it comes to watering; we like to wait until the leaves pucker slightly.

Light: This Hoya grows best in very bright light. Southern exposure is best, but it can adapt to east or west locations in front of a window. In low light, a Hoya plant may never bloom.

Humidity: They like high humidity and would be perfect for a bathroom or kitchen.

Temperature: Average room temperature is fine.

Other info –

Toxic to cats & dogs? No

Air purifying? Yes