Hoya dasyantha (splash)
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Botanical History & Nomenclature
- Binomial Name: Hoya dasyantha
- Authority: First formally described and published by the Chinese botanist Ying Tsiang in 1936 in the journal Sunyatsenia.
- Etymology: The specific epithet dasyantha translates from Greek to mean "hairy flower," pointing to the fine, velvety puberulent hairs found on its flowers and sometimes slightly on the foliage.
- Native Range: This species is an epiphyte endemic specifically to the tropical, humid forests of Hainan, China, typically growing in mixed woods at elevations around 1,100 meters.
CARE GUIDE:
Light: Bright, indirect light is best. Too little light will slow its growth and reduce the stunning silver splash variegation, while direct sunlight will scorch the leaves.
Watering: Water when 80% of the soil is dry.
Soil: Needs a chunky, airy mix, such as a succulent/orchid mix with added perlite or bark for drainage.
Temperature: Prefers 65-75°F and needs protection from freezing temperatures.
Humidity: Thrives in ambient humidity above 50%.
Fertilization: Feed monthly in spring/summer with a diluted balanced fertilizer; reduce or stop in winter.