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Hoya serpens Ø6cm

129,00 RON

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

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🌿 Hoya serpens — green snake from the Himalayas

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.

🌍 Origin

Himalayas (India, Nepal) — mountain forests at 1500-2500 m altitude, cool humid climate.

🌱 How to care for it

Medium-bright indirect light, humidity 70-90%, temperatures 15-24°C (cool nights 10-15°C for flowering). Airy substrate with sphagnum.

🌸 Flowering

Translucent lemon-yellow flowers with greenish-white corona, extremely elegant. Sweet evening fragrance.

🌿 Safety

Not toxic to cats, dogs or children. Safe Apocynaceae.

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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

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Where does Hoya serpens come from?

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.

Why does it need cooling at night?

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.

What do the flowers look like?

Exceptional - translucent lemon-yellow (like beeswax) with greenish-white central corona. Delicate sweet evening fragrance. Umbels of 10-20 flowers, last 5-7 days.

Is it toxic?

No, Hoya serpens is not toxic to cats, dogs or children. Apocynaceae is safe, but the milky sap may irritate sensitive skin.

How to propagate?

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.

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