Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Compact vine with leathery leaves |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves ovate, leathery, to 8cm long by 3.5cm wide, mid to dark green, often with dull greyish-silver markings or flecks on the upper surface of the leaves. |
| Flowers | Flowers to 1cm (1.2cm) wide. Corolla dark rose pink, densely pubescent. Corona pale pink, tinged with dark red towards the centre. |
| Similar | Similar to a number of cultivars of Hoya pubicalyx that have been brought into cultivation, e.g. 'Royal Hawaiian Purple', 'Pink Silver', differing in the color of the corolla and corona. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Vertical Greenery / Green Wall, Skyrise / Balcony, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion |
| Usage Hazard - Cons Remarks | Avoid contact with milky/ white sap as it may cause skin irritation in certain individuals. Keep plants away from children and pets as sap could be toxic. |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
|---|
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 30922 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 5303 |
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