Hoya lanceolata subsp. bella 'Paxtonii' (large)

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I have two different plants named Hoya lanceolata subsp. bella 'Paxtonii'. This one is the larger form of them. It has larger leaves and flowers. The colour of the corona is also much darker. I don't know which of them is the true 'Paxtonii'. If anyone knows please contact me.

The leaves of this hoya are much longer than on Hoya lanceolata subsp. bella but the flowers have no obvious differences from Hoya lanceolata subsp. bella, at least not for the untrained eye. Like Hoya lanceolata subsp. bella this one has no ability to climb so it is best grown in a hanging basket.

It needs much light, but no direct sun and it likes some cooler temperatures at night. Don't let it dry completely between watering it. In winter (if grown in cooler temperature) it requires less water.

It is questioned whether Hoya bella should be a subspecies to Hoya lanceolata or not. The last valid publication (by D. Kent, Asklepios 23: 27, 1981) says it is a subspecies to Hoya lanceolata.

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