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* Epiphytic: Epiphytic to semi-epiphytic in the wild. Readily adapts to pot culture. |
* Epiphytic: Epiphytic to semi-epiphytic in the wild. Readily adapts to pot culture. |
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* Fragrance: Intense and pleasant, remarkably like a buttered cinnamon roll for the plant pictured. Wafts a considerable distance. Many people have likened the fragrance to Fruit Loops cereal. |
* Fragrance: Intense and pleasant, remarkably like a buttered cinnamon roll for the plant pictured. Wafts a considerable distance. Many people have likened the fragrance to Fruit Loops cereal. |
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* Soil conditions: Must be moist but well-drained and airy. |
* Soil conditions: Must be moist but well-drained and airy. The specimen pictured is generally allowed to completely dry between waterings, and is rootbound in a 3 inch terra cotta pot. |
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* Outdoor zone: At least Zone 10, possibly cooler. |
* Outdoor zone: At least Zone 10, possibly cooler. |
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| Subfamily: | Asclepiadoideae
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Fast growing hoya from the Philippines. Characterized by medium-sized veined leaves that range from deep green when grown in shade, to a deep reddish color when grown in sunlight. This hoya is very easy to grow. It is definitely underrated and deserves much wider recognition.
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Inflorescence, view from underneath. -
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Rooted cutting 18 months old in 4" terra cotta pot. -
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Leaves redden considerably when exposed to direct sunlight.
- Growing habit: Viny and compact, leaves fairly close together along new shoots. Very fast grower in optimal conditions. Extremely floriferous.
- Sap color: milky.
- Leaf size: 2 cm to 10 cm.
- Epiphytic: Epiphytic to semi-epiphytic in the wild. Readily adapts to pot culture.
- Fragrance: Intense and pleasant, remarkably like a buttered cinnamon roll for the plant pictured. Wafts a considerable distance. Many people have likened the fragrance to Fruit Loops cereal.
- Soil conditions: Must be moist but well-drained and airy. The specimen pictured is generally allowed to completely dry between waterings, and is rootbound in a 3 inch terra cotta pot.
- Outdoor zone: At least Zone 10, possibly cooler.