Hoya sp. AH Seeds 023 (Patcharawalai / Icensis)

Origin of Hoya sp. AH Seeds 023

AH Seeds 023 is a seed-raised line associated with the Thai nursery AH Hoya. In cultivation, the names Patcharawalai and Icensis are commonly applied to this broad-leaved line. Its parentage, wild origin and the formal relationship among the labels remain undocumented.

Care for Hoya sp. AH Seeds 023 (Patcharawalai / Icensis)

• Light: Give the broad leaves long hours of bright diffuse light, with only gentle morning sun after acclimation. Leave several centimetres between the window and the thick leaves to prevent heat marks while a blade is opening.
• Watering and roots: Wait until the upper layer is dry before giving a full soak. Large leaves can remain firm while a cold, saturated centre deteriorates. Check the inner mix and extend the interval when it stays cool and wet. Use an airy substrate that resists compaction around the support base. Keep the stem base above the substrate and secure the vine directly to the support.
• Broad foliage: Its thick leaves and sturdy runners need a rigid support. Keep expanding blades clear of ties so the surface remains uncreased.
• Support: Install a firm support before the vine carries mature leaves. Move the pot carefully because mature foliage puts leverage on the vine.
• Temperature and airflow: Place the pot clear of cold glass and stagnant, damp corners. A soft expanding blade is easily damaged against cold glass where condensation lingers, particularly while a new broad leaf is expanding.
• Feeding: Feed the established vine lightly while new roots and shoots are extending. Wait until new roots or shoots begin growing after repotting before feeding again.
• Flowering and pruning: If the seed-raised vine develops persistent peduncles, keep them when pruning because the same spurs may flower again.

Common issues with Hoya sp. AH Seeds 023 (Patcharawalai / Icensis)

• Mature leaves yellow while moisture remains deep in the potLikely cause: A large container is leaving the root zone wet beyond the roots can use.What to do: Clean away decayed roots and repot the remaining healthy roots in fresh airy substrate close to the root mass. Give one complete watering after repotting, then allow the upper mix to dry.Urgent warning: Remove a healthy node for propagation before stem decay advances.
• New foliage opens small with weak green colourLikely cause: The roots are experiencing alternating saturation and hard drying.What to do: Inspect the central mix and avoid large swings between saturation and severe dryness. Allow new roots to develop in bright filtered light before feeding again. Do not remove a firm, living growing point. Removal is necessary only when the tissue is clearly dead or decaying.
• A young leaf tip turns brown beside a heater or warm ventLikely cause: Repeated heat reached the growing point while the fine roots were partly dry.What to do: Move the vine into brighter light with softer air movement. Remove only fully dry tips and retain firm green tissue.
• A thick leaf creases against a light hoopLikely cause: The heavy leaf folded against the frame while its petiole was still soft.What to do: Secure the runner to a rigid support with a loose tie around the stem. Leave enough clearance around the petiole and unfolding blade. A firm curved section can remain; remove it only after splitting or softening.

Hoya sp. AH Seeds 023 (Patcharawalai / Icensis) and pet safety

Hoya sp. AH Seeds 023 (Patcharawalai / Icensis) is treated as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing leaves or stems can still cause temporary drooling, vomiting or diarrhoea. Keep the plant out of reach of pets that chew foliage, and contact a veterinarian if symptoms are severe or persistent.

Names used for AH Seeds 023

AH Seeds 023 is a seedling number. Patcharawalai and Icensis are horticultural names commonly used for the same broad-leaved line in cultivation. None of these names has botanical rank, and their formal naming history remains undocumented.