{"product_id":"hoya-shepherdii-string-bean","title":"Hoya Shepherdii ‘String Bean’","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hoya Shepherdii or ‘String Bean’ Hoya is new to the shop, and one of the most interesting Hoya’s we’ve found so far. The leaves are much longer and skinnier than other varieties, hence the name, but the care requirements are the same. The ‘String Bean’ Hoya looks especially beautiful hanging in a window, and makes a great starter if you’ve never had a Hoya before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEd's Plant Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name:\u003cspan\u003e Hoya Shepherdii \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name(s): String Bean Hoya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily: Apocynaceae \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Range:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastern Himalayas and Assam\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEd's Care Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare Level: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Medium to bright, filtered light. Harsh light will burn the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: Allow top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between watering; a\u003cspan\u003evoid over-watering. Smaller, more frequent watering is often best. This plant is drought tolerant yet if allowed to dry out too much, the waxy leaves will begin to shrivel and yellow; this is a sign to increase your watering schedule. If allowed to stay too moist, this may cause bacteria and root rot to develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumidity: Average 50-75%;Tolerant of lower levels of humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 55\u003cspan\u003e–85F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePruning: \u003cspan\u003ePrune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves and control growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding: \u003cspan\u003eUse a general-purpose liquid houseplant fertilizer at half strength once every month during the spring and summer only. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagation: Cuttings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth: Fast-growing compared to other Hoyas. Trailing, vining growth habit will often follow the light and can be trained to grow up a trellis, totem pole or wall for a vertical display. This plant also looks elegant trailing from a hanging basket planter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Use a well-draining, lightweight soil mix, such as commercially available cactus soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePests: Look out for a\u003cspan\u003ephids, spider mites, mealybugs and other scale insects\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToxicity: Hoya are widely known to be non-toxic to humans and animals yet if ingested may cause reactions in certain individuals. More research is needed in this area. As with all plants, we recommend you exercise caution around children and pets and keep \u003cspan\u003eplants out of reach.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking for houseplants that are safe for your furry friends? Check out our \u003cstrong\u003eGuide to pet-friendly plants \u003c\/strong\u003eand learn how to create a vibrant, pet-safe space today!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"6\" Hanging Basket","offer_id":49550923661450,"sku":"ZWRZC 7688107852033","price":45.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5\" Nursery Pot","offer_id":49550923694218,"sku":"ZWRZC 7688107852033-2","price":45.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/4241\/5754\/files\/hoya-shepherdii-string-bean-282220.jpg?v=1781516172","url":"https:\/\/edsplantshopus.com\/products\/hoya-shepherdii-string-bean","provider":"edsplantshopus.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}