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Hoya lacunosa 'Tove' |
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Hoya lacunosa 'Tove' is a cultivar form of Hoya lacunosa which originates from the Danish nursery Bystrup Planter. It is named after Tove Bystrup. In my experience Hoya lacunosa 'Tove' requires a lot of light to develop pink flowers. When in bloom in winter or in a shaded window the flowers are white as on any other Hoya lacunosa (see picture below). New growth (stems/leaves) is often maroon coloured |
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when exposed to sunlight. The leaves are a bit smaller than on my other varieties of Hoya lacunosa. Hoya lacunosa 'Tove' is as easy to grow as any of the other lacunosas and it doesn't require a lot of attention. When it is in bloom you'll know it from the lovely perfumish scent it spreads in the room. I think this species is well worth growing, especially if you have a space where it can get exposed to some sunlight. Then you will get those nice pink coloured flowers. Below, to the right, is a picture of the pollinarium which measures 0.45 mm. |
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