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sp. 'Silver Dollar' (MB 1405-AG)

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sp. 'Silver Dollar' (MB 1405-AG)
Genus
Hoya
Family
Apocynaceae
Order
Gentianales
Clade
Tracheophytes, Angiosperms, Eudicots, Asterids
Also known as
Flowering
Yes
Pet Friendly
Yes

Created by Mike Bernardo (MB 1405-AG) a hybrid of Hoya MB001 and Hoya meliflua

Genus native to
Philippines, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Polynesia, New Guinea
Cultivar Origin
Care Guide
Hoya sp. 'Silver Dollar' (MB 1405-AG)

Soil

Use a chunky soil mix such as any orchid or epiphyte branded potting soil mix.

We use a combination of of Perlite, Vermiculite, Pine Bark, and Coconut Coir.

Watering

Hoyas are generally drought tolerant with the acceptation a few thin-leaved Hoyas.

Water thoroughly after soil completely drys out.

Humidity

Hoya's thrive in moderate humidity (around 50%), but can tolerate humidity as low as 30%.

Lighting

Thrives in Bright, Indirect Sunlight.

Can grow in low indoor lighting but will not flower.

Temperature

60-85°F

Flowering Your Hoya

Hoyas flower about twice a year.Hoyas grow "peduncle" (stalk supporting a flower) along the stem.

Handling Hoya

When cutting hoya, avoid getting its sap on your skin as it can be an irritant.

NOTE: Hoya flowers drip sap, not much, but be careful about what's placed under.