Identification: What is it?

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by dittrich745, Feb 25, 2008.

  1. dittrich745

    dittrich745 Member

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    We call her "Zelda". It is tropical, has waxy leaves and flowers just one flower at a time in a bunch. The flowers drip a pungent sticky substance while in bloom. I have been able to root new plants from one single leaf, which to me seems sort of "succulent like". Likes a sunny window. Can anyone ID this?
     

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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Hoya carnosa.
     
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    Thanks Michael F. This has been in the family for 30+ years and no one ever knew what it really was. Now I can research it and take even better care of it. I appreciate your time and knowledge.
     
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    Marn Active Member 10 Years

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    Do NOT cut or break that stem the flower is on ... it will reflower from it over and over ..
    Hoyas have such beautifull flowers on them .. i so wished mine would flower ..

    Marion
     
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    Hoyas will bloom better when underpotted and exsposed to some direct sun (2-4 hrs) rather than indirect light.
     

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