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Hoya vitellina |
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C. L. Blume |
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Published in Museum Botanicum Lugduno-Batavum 1 45 (1849) by C. L. Blume. Hoya vitellina originates from Java. Both the flowers and the foliage of Hoya vitellina is absolutely lovely. I just love the colour combination of the flowers. The leaves are large and glabrous. Hoya vitellina is a climber so it is best grown supported by a trellis. In time it can be a quite big plant. There is one major problem with this species though; the odour! It is the most disgusting I've ever sensed among the hoyas I've |
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experienced in bloom so far. The first time it got in bloom the plant was in our living room and the odour filled the whole house. It was impossible to be in the same room as the flowers. This was a warm day in the middle of summer. Now I've placed the plant in my garden room, so I can close the door for a few days when it's in bloom again. But, the odour isn't that strong anymore. I suspect the room temperature has a great impact on the experience. The colder the room temperature is the less odour I sense. Hoya vitellina is easy to grow. It thrives in a light position and it's best kept on the dry side. It flowers readily. |
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