{"product_id":"hoya-fitchii","title":"Hoya fitchii","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon’t let its compact size fool you – Hoya fitchii is one of the most beautiful foliage Hoyas available. Its small, rounded leaves are intricately patterned with raised dark green veins over a vibrant green background, giving each leaf a beautifully textured appearance. As the plant matures, it produces elegant trailing vines that look fantastic cascading from a hanging pot or climbing a small trellis. In the right conditions, Hoya fitchii will also reward patient growers with clusters of sweetly fragrant peach to pink flowers, making it every bit as impressive in bloom as it is in foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoya fitchii\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWax Plant, Porcelain Flower, Wax Vine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the Philippines, where it grows as an epiphyte on trees in warm, humid forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in bright, indirect light and benefits from a little gentle morning or evening sun. Avoid prolonged direct midday sunlight, which may scorch the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the top third of the potting mix to dry before watering thoroughly. Reduce watering during autumn and winter, and never allow the plant to sit in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHumidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefers moderate to high humidity but adapts well to average household conditions. Higher humidity will encourage stronger growth and may improve flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in a chunky, free-draining houseplant mix containing bark, perlite and peat-free compost or coco coir. Good airflow around the roots is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed every three to four weeks during spring and summer using a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser. Once mature, a fertiliser slightly higher in potassium can help encourage flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefers temperatures between 18–28°C and should be protected from temperatures below 15°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePet-safe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoyas are generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. However, chewing any houseplant may cause mild stomach upset in some pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoya fitchii naturally stays more compact than many other Hoyas, making it an excellent choice for smaller spaces. Give it plenty of bright, indirect light to bring out the beautiful veining in its leaves, avoid overwatering, and don’t remove long, leafless vines—these often develop new growth and flower spurs over time. Mature plants are reliable bloomers and can flower repeatedly from the same spurs, so never cut these off after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"12cm","offer_id":58440561295741,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/HoyaFitchii.jpg?v=1785055469","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.co.uk\/products\/hoya-fitchii","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}