Identification: Indoor plant Identification - What is this ?

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by razzer_24, Mar 22, 2007.

  1. razzer_24

    razzer_24 Member

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    Hello everyone,

    I am a new member so please bare with me heheh

    Recently my mother gave me a plant that she calls "star of bethlehem" but when i look this name up on the net, it looks completely different from the plant she gave me. Can anyone help me find the name of this gorgeous plant ?? (Pictures below)

    Comments welcome

    THANKS!
    Jess
     

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    That's a Hoya bella. I have a foot long cutting that I hope I can make into a pot-full someday!
     
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    Thanks so much !!! Im glad i finally know what it is. Any tips on how to care for it ?

    Much Appreciated!
    Jess
     
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    Mine gets bright indirect light (semi sunny window behind shear curtains) Be careful, direct sun can burn the leaves. It gets watered when it's close to dry.I'll bet those flowers smell great!
     
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    Thanks again bluewing ! It does smell good !! I cant wait for more to blossom!

    Take care
    Jess
     

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