Identification: Okay, here's one for you...

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by Paulina, Feb 12, 2006.

  1. Paulina

    Paulina Active Member

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    Any idea what this is? I've had this plant for about 10 years, and my sister had it for about 7 before that. It's never ever bloomed these beautiful flowers before, but here's the little cluster of flowers. It looks and feels like a soft plastic flower, with a drop of sticky sap on it.
    To those who do know what it is, any ideas on what types of environment it likes and how to make it bloom more often? Thanx!
     

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    jimmyq Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Paulina Active Member

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    jimmyq Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    its been seen here a few times, I just happened by at the right time to be able to beat Ron B to ID'ing it.
     
  5. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Here's a forum search for [SEARCH]Hoya[/SEARCH]

    Feel free to taste the nectar from the flowers sometimes - very sweet.
     
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    LPN Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    I've grown these indoors and found the fragrance overpowering. I had to get rid of it. It's the only plant I've ever had to do this with.
     
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    Marn Active Member 10 Years

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    just make sure not to break off the stems were it is flowering from .. it will bloom again from it .. they are beautifull plants...

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    Hi! I am new to the forums :) I never seen that before, it's really pretty.
     
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    Marn Active Member 10 Years

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    Welcome .. Hoyas are an absolute beautifull plant ...i love them ..

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