Hoya Serpens

Plant Facts

Plant Characteristicis Description
Species H. Serpens
Name Origin Serpens means 'snake like' and refers to the creeping habit of this plant.
Origin Central & E. Himalaya, Andaman Islands.
Leaf Morphology Small, dark green, orbicular leaves. The leaves also are covered in a short hairs.
Flower Morphology White revolute flowers with cream centers with pink accents.
Flowering Schedule Flowers typically produced in spring and summer.
Maximum Size Over 3-6 feet indoors.
Humidity High humidity required.
Temperature Thrives best at 50 - 77 degrees Fahrenheit.
Large hanging Hoya Serpens. Trailing dark green small oval shaped leaves.
Leaves of the Hoya Serpens
Close up of 2 bundles of several flowers. Flowers are a light green white, with white star shaped centers with light pink and yellow accents. Some flowers have dew dripping from center.
Flowers of the Hoya Serpens