Identification: wierd indoor plant - what is it?

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by enjoyful, Jul 27, 2006.

  1. enjoyful

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    This is a cutting from a co-worker's plant that has been living on his windowsill for at least ten years. It sits in the center of the pot w/ long tendrills hanging down. All the leaves/tendrills look like this. Basically, it looks like something b/t a brain and an octopus (i obviously don't know a lot about plants, sorry). The leaves are tough w/ the oustide covered in "velvet" and the inside is a dark slick green. Hopefully the picture will speak for itself. This cutting lived in a cup of water for a few months and grew roots. It also seems to be a slow growing plant. Thanks in advance guys!!
     

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    Marn Active Member 10 Years

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    that is a Hindu Rope "Hoya" .. they are beautifull plants .. dont over water and they like a late morning sun .. i have my tri colored one sitting on my kitchen window sill faceing south and it loves it there ..

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    Thank you so much!! So many people I've talked with/showed this plant to, had no idea what it was!!
    I will definately be able to care for it properly now!
     
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    Marn Active Member 10 Years

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    your welcome ... they are cool looking plants .. i have a tri colored one and i love it .. green white and pink ... so pretty looking ..


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