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Hoya sp. cf. lacunosa (Heartshaped leaves)

 

Hoya sp. cf. lacunosa (Heartshaped leaves) is a small hoya. It has no climbing abilities so it's best grown in a hanging basket. The most attractive thing about this plant is the small heartshaped leaves. They remind very much of Hoya lacunosa except for the shape. They are no longer than 4 cm, most of them are much smaller. Also, the flowers remind very much of Hoya lacunosa.

I got my first cutting of this hoya from a friend in 2006. It grew quite fast and now it's a rather large plant. I grow my plant in a

Plant
Leaves: dark green, heartshaped, up to 4 cm long
Growth habit: hanging/creeping
Flowers
No. in a cluster: ~20
Size: 7 mm (1.2 measured flat)
Colour: white corolla and corona
Form: revolute
Scent: -
Nectar: some (but not dripping)
Lastingness: a week

shaded place in my garden room where night temperatures are cooler. I haven't felt any scent from the flowers, but it might just be that I've missed it.


Hoya
sp. cf. lacunosa (Heartshaped leaves) is easy to grow. It tolerates drought, it grows fast and flowers readily. So this is a species I recommend for the beginner.


To the left; the pollinarium which measures 0.5 mm.