Hoya serpens — refined Himalayan hoya with small round leaves and translucent lemon-yellow flowers with greenish-white corona, fragrant.
Approx height (including pot): 10 cm
Flowering state: No flowers
Country of origin: Netherlands
Hoya serpens (the name means "snake-shaped" in Latin, reflecting its creeping growth) is a refined species from the Himalayas (India, Nepal), with small round-oval deep green leaves covered in fine hairs. Grows slowly and compactly, forming dense cushions of small leaves. Flowers are exceptional — translucent lemon-yellow with greenish-white corona, sweetly fragrant.
The species comes from cool and humid mountains, so it prefers cooler conditions than standard tropical hoyas. A desired piece for advanced collectors.
Himalayas (India, Nepal) — mountain forests at 1500-2500 m altitude, cool humid climate.
Medium-bright indirect light, humidity 70-90%, temperatures 15-24°C (cool nights 10-15°C for flowering). Airy substrate with sphagnum.
Translucent lemon-yellow flowers with greenish-white corona, extremely elegant. Sweet evening fragrance.
Not toxic to cats, dogs or children. Safe Apocynaceae.
Lungime: 10 cm
Greutate (kg): 0.1 Kg
Denumire: Hoya
Diametru: 6 cm
Cerințe lumină: Partial umbra
Tip plantă: Decorative
Utilizare: Interior
Tip suport: Ghiveci
Material Suport: Plastic
Hoya serpens is native to the Himalayan mountains (India and Nepal) at 1500-2500 m altitudes, where it grows as an epiphyte on moss-covered trunks in cool, very humid climate.
In native mountain habitat, nighttime temperatures drop to 10-15°C. This day/night difference is crucial for triggering flowering. Without cooling, the plant may refuse to bloom.
Exceptional - translucent lemon-yellow (like beeswax) with greenish-white central corona. Delicate sweet evening fragrance. Umbels of 10-20 flowers, last 5-7 days.
No, Hoya serpens is not toxic to cats, dogs or children. Apocynaceae is safe, but the milky sap may irritate sensitive skin.
Stem cuttings with 2-3 nodes in moist sphagnum moss at cool temperatures (18-22°C) and high humidity. Roots appear in 4-6 weeks.