Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Horticultural origin - hybrid of Hoya 'MM' and Hoya ariadna |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Large, vigorous climber |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves bright green, glabrous, shiny. |
| Flowers | Flowers to 3.5cm across. Corolla waxy; salmon to yellowish-orange with red tinge; corona pale to dark yellow, tinged with red towards the center of the corona |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, 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 | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow |
| Maintenance Requirements | Moderate |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny, Thick |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange, Red, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Gloss / Shiny, Waxy, Thick / Fleshy |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Individual Flower Shape | Stellate / Star-shaped |
| Flowering Period | After Rain, Rarely |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | Several Days |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31030 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 5417 |
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