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Rare and Unusual
Hoya shepherdii, often referred to as the 'String Bean Hoya' due to its distinctive foliage, is an epiphytic vine belonging to the Apocynaceae family. It features long, narrow, succulent-like leaves that cascade gracefully, making it suitable for hanging baskets or trained on supports. When mature, it produces clusters of star-shaped flowers that are white or light pink with red centres, emitting a sweet, perfume-like fragrance.
Native to: Hoya shepherdii is native to the eastern Himalayas and the Assam region of India, where it thrives in tropical forests as an epiphyte.
Water: This plant is drought-tolerant and prefers to dry out almost completely between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so it's important to ensure the potting mix is well-draining.
Light: Hoya shepherdii thrives in bright, indirect light. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves, while low-light conditions may cause leaves to yellow and drop.
Humidity: This species grows best in high humidity, between 60-70%. Using a humidifier or placing the plant in a glass cabinet can help maintain these levels.
Temperature: Maintain indoor temperatures between 18-24°C for optimal growth. Avoid exposing the plant to cold drafts or sudden temperature fluctuations, as these can cause stress and hinder growth.
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We pride ourselves on the love and care with give our plants. Our entire team are plant obsessives at heart and so we go above and beyond to care for the plants we have in stock.
That said, plants are living beings and may differ slightly from the photo provided unless otherwise stated. Small leaf imperfections may be present and won't be compensated for.
Some plants such as Begonia may suffer slight leaf melt when shipped. This is normal and nothing to be concerned about.
All our plants are stores and/or grown in our nursery under LED lighting so they are in active growth when arriving with you.
The conditions in our nursery are a minimum of 60% humidity and 19C year round.
If you have any questions about caring for your plants or setting up your home for success, don't hesitate to contact us.
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Our packaging process is designed with quality control at its core—each plant is carefully inspected by hand before shipping to guarantee it arrives healthy, pest-free, and in perfect condition.
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