Hoya obscura

Updated on Sep 23, 2024

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Kingdom Plantae Family Apocynaceae Genus Hoya Rank Species		Order Gentianales Subfamily Asclepiadoideae Scientific name Hoya obscura

Similar Hoya davidcummingii, Hoya mindorensis, Hoya lacunosa, Hoya meliflua, Hoya pubicalyx

Hoya obscura is a fast-growing hoya from the Philippines. Characterized by medium-sized veined leaves that range from deep green when grown in shade, to a deep reddish color when grown in sunlight. This hoya is very easy to grow.

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Growing habit: Viny and compact, leaves fairly close together along new shoots. Very fast grower in optimal conditions. Extremely floriferous.

Sap color: milky.

Leaf size: 2 cm to 10 cm.

Epiphytic: Epiphytic to semi-epiphytic in the wild. Readily adapts to pot culture.

Fragrance: Intense and pleasant, remarkably like a buttered cinnamon roll for the plant pictured. Wafts a considerable distance. Many people have likened the fragrance to Fruit Loops cereal.

Soil conditions: Must be moist but well-drained and airy. The specimen pictured is generally allowed to completely dry between waterings, and is rootbound in a 3 inch terra cotta pot.

Outdoor zone: At least Zone 10, possibly cooler.

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References

Hoya obscura Wikipedia

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