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Hoya lacunosa (IML1179)

(C. L. Blume) C. L. Blume

Published in Bijdragen tot de Flora van Nederlandsch Indië 1063 (1826) by C. L. Blume. Hoya lacunosa originates from Indonesia and Malaysia.

This variety of Hoya lacunosa was collected in Cikidan, Java. It differs from other lacunosas as it has almost no silver flecks on the leaves. 

This is a hoya best suited for the hanging basket although it has climbing abilities. A few cuttings in the basket makes a nice

Plant
Leaves: dark green, 8.5 cm long, 2 cm wide
Growth habit: hanging/climbing
Flowers
No. in a cluster: ~20
Size: 6 mm (11 mm measured flat)
Colour: white corolla and yellow/light green corona
Form: revolute
Scent: like perfume
Nectar: some
Lastingness: about a week

looking plant. It tolerates drought, but is growing and flowering much better if it does not dry completely between waterings.


To the left a picture of the pollinarium which measures 1 mm.
 

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