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Hoya obscura |
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A. D. E. Elmer ex C. M. Burton |
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Published in Hoyan 8(1) 15 (1986) by A. D. E. Elmer ex C. M. Burton. Hoya obscura originates from the Philippines. There are different clones
of Hoya obscura which have different colours of the flowers, some
with yellow flowers like this one and some with more pink/apricot
coloured flowers. Also, the flowers vary on the same plant
depending on how much sun it is exposed to. The scent of the flowers is in my
opinion the best among hoyas. It is fresh, sweet and not too strong. |
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Hoya obscura can be grown both in a
hanging basket or supported by a trellis. If grown supported by a
trellis it will need some help arround though, as it doesn't twine very
well. |
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The leaves are light green. They have visible veins and are quite thick and hard. They get a nice red tint if exposed to the sun. The plant tolerates drought but grows better if you don't let it dry completely between waterings. I have my plant in a shaded southern window but I guess it is best placed in a window facing east or west. Hoya obscura is one of the easiest hoyas to grow. It grows fast and flowers readily. So, this is a hoya I definately would recommend for the beginner. |
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