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. |