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Plant Facts

Plant Characteristicis Description
Species H. Polyneura
Name Origin Fishtail Hoya, after the fishtail like leaves the plant produces.
Origin Himalayas to northwest Yunnan
Leaf Morphology The name polyneura translates to many nerves or veins. The veins are dark and are cross-venulate or small veins that connect secondary veins. The leaves are about four to six inches long and very thin.
Flower Morphology The corolla are reflexed and fuzzy and can range from off-white to a lovely light pink. The center of the flower is generally a darker red-violet.
Flowering Schedule Flowers typically produced in spring and summer.
Maximum Size From a high altitude (500 - 1000 meters) and will grow to be around 1.5 feet long.
Humidity Loves high humidity but can tolerate lower humidity levels.
Temperature Thrives best in 45 - 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
Leaves of the Hoya Polyneura
Flowers of the Hoya Polyneura