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Hoya serpens |
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J. D. Hooker |
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Published in The Flora of British India 4 55 (1883) by J. D. Hooker. Hoya serpens originates from Sikkim, Himalayas, India. The name serpens refers to the growth habit and means creeping. Hoya serpens is known for being complicated to grow. I
guess if you don't have a cooler place where you can grow it it can be a bit
tricky. I grow mine in the garden room where the temperature goes down to about
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hanging basket. I grow mine in a mix of sphagnum moss and orchid compost. The scent of the flowers is hard to describe, a bit spicy maybe? It's not too strong, but can fill the room in the mornings. Hoya serpens is definitely a favourite in my collection, maybe because I love the fresh green coloured flowers. The follicle below is approximately 3 weeks old (4 cm long). Unfortunately it fell off before ripening. |
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