Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin - this is a cultivar with white/ silver markings on the leaves |
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| Native Habitat | |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Small, compact vine |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves elliptic, ovate or cordate, 2-4cm long by 1-2cm wide, base color dark green, heavily spotted with pale green or greyish specks. |
| Flowers | Flowers 0.8-1cm across, fragrant. Petals hairy, corona cream - pale yellow. |
| Taxonomy | This is sometimes sold under the trade name of Hoya krohniana 'Eskimo' |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Skyrise / Balcony, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
| Thematic Landscaping | Silver Garden, Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden |
| 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) |
|---|---|
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy 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, Silver / Grey, White |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, White |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31829 |
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| Species ID | 6229 |
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