{"product_id":"hoya-australis","title":"Hoya australis","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe distinctive large, round leaves of this Hoya really give it a striking appearance as it trails or climbs around your home. The lush, green foliage is a deep forest green and looks great trained around a structure (we often stock this species trained around a metal loop making a striking circular shape), or trailing from a hanging pot or high shelf. Hoya appreciate bright light, and can stand some direct sun, though they won't want to be in it all day as this can scorch them. This species is easygoing as a houseplant, though, and not too picky if you miss a water, so it's a great way to bring some lovely foliage into your home and let it vine all over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya australis\u003c\/em\u003e (Hoy's southern plant)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eClassified in 1830, this plant has kept the same scientific name ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWaxflower, Common Hoya, Porcelain Flower, Honey Plant, New South Wales Wax Flower, Waxvine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to Oceania, growing in: Australia (NSW, Northern Territory, WA, Queensland), Borneo, Fiji, Samoa, Solomin Islands, Sulawesi, Tonga, Vanuatu, Wallis-Futuna Islands\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThrives in bright, indirect light. A few hours of direct morning or evening sun can encourage stronger growth and flowering, and is especially beneficial in autumn and winter, but avoid harsh midday sun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAllow the top third of the soil to dry out between waters, and reduce watering in winter and in dimmer spots. Make sure you don't leave any water sitting in the foliage (or flowers) as this can cause damage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers moderate to high humidity but can tolerate average household conditions. Boosting humidity with misting, a pebble tray, or a humidifier can encourage healthy growth and flowering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUse a mix with plenty of aeration, and elements like orchid bark, or one designed for anthuriums. Repot every three years in spring as the plant grows. If it's flowering, keep it pot-bound a little longer to prevent it getting shocked by the move and losing flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed every four waters throughout the year. To tailor your feeding even more, look for a Nitrogen-heavy fertiliser when the foliage needs to develop more, and to encourage flowers once it's mature look for one with higher Potassium (K) content, like tomato feed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIdeal temperature is between 15-35°C; make sure it does not get colder than 15°C in winter or for longer periods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHoya are not toxic but can have bad reactions for your pets, including vomiting\/ diarrhoea \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWhile this plant likes it humid, it does not like soggy soil - make sure not to over-water it. Keep an eye out for yellowing leaves, especially those closer to the soil, to spot this early and reduce the frequency of your waters before the roots are damaged.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"6cm","offer_id":55441117446525,"sku":"1618176711471","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12cm","offer_id":55441117479293,"sku":"9518176711471","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12cm (on wire ring)","offer_id":55441117512061,"sku":"7518176711471","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/hoya-australis-728182.jpg?v=1741524774","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/hoya-australis","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}