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Hoya serpens

J. D. Hooker

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 10˚C at nights in
in winter. Hoya serpens is a creeper and it grows well in a

Plant
Leaves: Round, hairy, dark green and small about 1.5 cm
Growth habit: Creeping
Flowers
No. in a cluster: 20-25
Size: 1.5 cm
Colour: Light green corolla, white corona with red centre
Form: Flat
Scent: Yes, not too strong
Nectar: Yes
Lastingness: About a week

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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