Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin - this is a cultivar with variegated leaves |
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| Native Habitat | |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Robust vine with leathery leaves |
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| Foliage | Leaves elliptic to ovate, to 5(-16)cm long by 4 (-6) cm wide, light dark green mottled with cream and white markings. |
| Flowers | Flowers fragrant, to 0.8cm across, petals dull yellow, with reddish brown markings towards the tip, petals reflexed when in full bloom. Corona white. |
| Taxonomy | This is sometimes sold under the trade name of Hoya incrassata 'Moon Shadow' |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
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| Landscape Uses | 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) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Green, White, Yellow / Golden |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Brown, Cream / Off-White, White, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Waxy |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 31817 |
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| Species ID | 6217 |
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