Hoya kanyakumariana
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Hoya kanyakumariana |
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Origin: India |
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Hoya kanyakumariana is a small plant and quite easy to grow, though it is a slow grower. It tolerates drought and likes a light position. The leaves are small (only 3 cm long and 2 cm wide), heartshaped and the edges are wavy. Even though it is a climber it does not twine very well so if you want it grown on a trellis you will need to help it around. A year after I got my first cutting of Hoya kanyakumariana it flowered for the first time. This winter I probably gave it |
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to much water so the roots died and I had to re-root my plant. The peduncles are very small (only a few millimeters) so they are easy to miss. The flowers are white and hairy and the scent is lovely. Hoya kanyakumariana mainly flowers in summer. This is one of my favourites so I will definately keep this hoya in my collection. |
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A few pictures of the buds. |
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Copyright © Jeanette Karlsen |
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