Hoya decipulae

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Hoya decipulae This recently discovered species is endemic to West Lampung, Sumatra, Indonesia, found in a protected mixed hill forest. Discovered on July 16, 2017, growing epiphyt ically on bamboo plants at 2,569 feet elevation. It is an epiphytic shrub with thin leaves, growing primarily in wet tropical forests. The species name comes from the Latin word decipula, meaning to catch, ensnare, or entrap, referring to the corolla which resemble a trap or cage. Features large, thin, non-succulent, Bright shiny, green leaves. The extraordinary flowers are white and star-shaped with a unique characteristic of forming a "cage" that looks like a little kitchen whisk. Flowers last for about 8 days or so. Like many thin-leaf Hoyas, it flowers very easily, even on quite small plants. They usually produce two non-persistent peduncles at each leaf node. They require a fair amount of water and do not like it when their mix dries out too much, with new leaves getting chlorotic when this happens. Care Requirements: Bright, indirect light—avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorch. Our Classic or Shaggy Aroid & Hoya Mix provides the ideal well-draining substrate. Requires regular watering to keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Thrives in high humidity environments and warm temperatures between 65-85°F. Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 50°F. Perfect for intermediate collectors seeking a rare species with extraordinary cage-like flowers. Show more