Hoya retusa
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Hoya retusa |
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Origin: India |
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Hoya retusa is an odd looking plant. The leaves are 5-6 cm long, but only 2 mm wide. They grow in large clusters in each node so the plant makes a fuzzy impression. It needs much light. Cooler night temperatures promotes flowering. Although Hoya retusa has some climbing ability it is best grown in a hanging basket. I would recommend at least 4-5 cuttings in the basket to make a nice looking plant. This is not the easiest hoya to grow. The flowers only come 1-2 in each cluster. This is often compensated by many clusters flowering at the same time. The |
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| flowers are flat and they are white with wine-red coronas. The scent is weak and reminds of lemon. Flowers mainly in autumn, from October until November, but can also flower other times of the year. | ||
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