Identification: We need to identify a plant by photo - can you help us ?

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by lpetterson, Nov 29, 2005.

  1. lpetterson

    lpetterson Member

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    Hi There,

    We have some beautiful plants growing in our office that have the most amazing flowers. They are star shaped and almost look fake (plastic). They seem to come in a variety of pink colors. I have attached a photo of the flower cluster. Can you help us ?
     

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  2. pierrot

    pierrot Active Member 10 Years

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    your plant is a member of the genus Hoya. could be Hoya carnosa (L.f) R. Br.

    here is a link that may help with the care and Identification of the species

    http://www.succulent-plant.com/hoya2.html

    pierrot
     
  3. lpetterson

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    Thanks so much ! You have made our day.
     
  4. Daniel Mosquin

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

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    Just a note for others reading the thread to say that I looked into the source of the photograph, and I think it's royalty-free so it can stay up.
     
  5. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Hoya carnosa is the most commonly cultivated species
     

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