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Hoya carnosa

porcelainflower; Hindu rope; wax plant

Species Record #: gw1020167

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Botanical Information:

Genus: Hoya

Family: Asclepiadaceae

Author: (L. f.) R. Br.

Synonyms: Asclepias carnosa

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Hoya carnosa
   by SirGoodEnough
      more images...		Remarks:
My Hoya is a number of cuttings from my Mom's which is a cutting from her Mom's plant. I think goes back a few more generations. Definitely likes a couple of years in the same window to acclimate before it decides to bloom. And you know when it blooms, very distinctive odor.

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Ratings
overall9.2
how easy  9.7
flower7.1
foliage8.6
propagate9.5
fragrance9.8
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