{"product_id":"6-seeds-hoya-verticillata-heart-shape-silver-x-hoya-ilagiorum","title":"6 SEEDS - Hoya verticillata (heart shape, silver) x Hoya ilagiorum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery seed order includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFREE USPS Priority Mail\u003c\/span\u003e shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’d like additional shipment security and faster transit times, a FedEx upgrade is available during checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that lost seed shipments sent via USPS are not covered.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hoya seeds are living material and remain viable for only a limited period of time. While we carefully package and ship fresh seed, we cannot guarantee germination on seed packets that experience shipping delays, extended transit times, or are lost in the mail. If shipping speed and security are important to you, we highly recommend selecting the FedEx upgrade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis cross combines two beautiful parents that were intentionally selected and hand pollinated by April. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya verticillata\u003c\/em\u003e (Heart Shape Silver)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was chosen as the seed parent, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya ilagiorum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was selected as the pollen father. Unlike open-pollinated seed, where the pollen donor is unknown, this pairing was made because of the specific qualities each parent brings to the table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe heart-shaped leaves and silver splashing of the seed parent make it a standout in any collection, while \u003cem\u003eHoya ilagiorum\u003c\/em\u003e is cherished for its vigorous growth and stunning blooms. While no trait can ever be guaranteed, breeding with known parents gives us a better idea of the qualities that may be passed down to the next generation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most exciting things about growing Hoya from seed is that every seedling is genetically unique. Even seeds from the same pod can grow into noticeably different plants. Some may resemble one parent more strongly, while others may develop characteristics all their own. Every seedling is a brand-new plant that has never existed before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen Pollinated vs. Hand Pollinated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen Pollinated Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen-pollinated seeds have an unknown pollen donor. While we know the seed parent, we don’t know which nearby plant contributed the pollen. This creates an element of mystery and often results in exciting surprises.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Pollinated Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-pollinated seeds have both parents intentionally selected and documented. The goal is not to create exact copies of the parents, but to increase the likelihood that desirable traits may appear in the offspring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeither method is better than the other. Open-pollinated seeds offer mystery and discovery, while hand-pollinated seeds provide a more intentional breeding direction. Both can produce extraordinary plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat If You Grow Something Phenomenal?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about releasing seed is knowing that the next incredible Hoya might not be discovered in our greenhouse. It might be discovered in yours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf one of your seedlings grows into something truly special, here’s what I recommend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Add Your Own Accession Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake the UPT accession number assigned to this cross and add your own identifier to the end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor example:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPT2604-AM01\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany growers use their initials followed by a numbering system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis creates a permanent record showing that you were the grower who selected and developed that particular seedling. If it is ever shared, traded, propagated, or sold in the future, others can trace its history back to you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Give It a Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFound something unique? 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We’d be honored to feature it on our page and give proper credit to you as the grower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter all, one of the best parts of this hobby is celebrating each other’s successes. We get excited seeing what comes out of these crosses, and we’d love the opportunity to be excited right alongside you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMISSED OUT? \u003c\/strong\u003eNo worries. 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