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Hoya bhutanica (IML0224)

Grierson & D. G. Long

Published in Notes from the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh 37(2):353 (1979) by A. J. C. Grierson and D. G. Long. Hoya bhutanica originates from Bhutan.

I bought a cutting of Hoya bhutanica (IML0224) from David Liddle in September 2006. It was easy to root and get started, but then it took a few years before it got in bloom. In June 2009 I got it in bloom for the first time. It is quite easy to grow, does not seem require a lot of attention and it tolerates drought. It is a climber so I

Plant
Leaves: thick, light green, visible veins, 12 cm long, 5 cm wide
Growth habit: climbing
Flowers
No. in a cluster: ~25
Size: 1.4 cm (measured flat)
Colour: light green corolla, white corona with pink centre
Form: recurved
Scent: spicy
Nectar: -
Lastingness: 4 days

recommend to grow it supported by a trellis. The leaves are elliptic, thick and light green. The veins are clearly visible, lighter green and a bit raised. Overall it is a beautiful plant but maybe not the most spectular. I still love it though and will keep it in my collection.

To the left is a picture of the pollinarium which measures 0.8 mm.
 

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