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They didn't blast!!

14 years ago

Okay, remember I got that H. aff. parasicta 'Lau 2' from Joni . . . well, the buds didn't blast! Some have bloomed and it's sooo pretty. Unfortunately, due to the light color of the leaves and the blooms, I have been unable to get a picture yet. But the scent . . . perfumy and musky at the same time. Lovely!

Carolyn

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wrynsmom
Original Author
14 years ago
I was wrong . . . they smell just like roses!!! And I did get a pic!

Carolyn
puglvr1
14 years ago
Carolyn, those are very pretty...thanks for sharing. The leaves reminds me a little of Pink silver. Love the flecks!
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mdahms1979
14 years ago
Carolyn thanks for posting the photos. I will take some photos of my Hoya sp Davao Philippines once it puts out some new leaves so we can compare because I think they are most likely the same species or very close anyways.
I can't wait to smell the blooms on my plant in a few years. I have heard so many good things about the scent of this group of Hoyas flowers. I will take a rose scented Hoya any day!

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wrynsmom
Original Author
14 years ago
Woohoo! I got more plants from Joni, today! I'll post pics after they get settled. Looks like they had a rough trip. H. sp 3759 'Haraku' is LOVELY. Just a small plant, right now, but the leaves are soooooooooo lovely!

Carolyn
maidinmontana
14 years ago
Pritty pritty. . . I love the color of the flowers. . . such a soft pink. . .

Thanks for sharing. . .

Maid~
mdahms1979
14 years ago
Carolyn I have Hoya sp Haruku and believe me it will not stay small for long, this is a fast grower for sure. The new leaves are such a nice colour as they develop and it makes a very nice looking hanging plant. I accidentally ripped the peduncle off of mine last fall and am still waiting for a new one to grow.

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tishfromwis
14 years ago
Ooooooooooo Carolyn, so pretty. Love the flecks on the leaves. You definitely need to post a new picture once all of the buds open. I've seen pictures of other Parasiticas, with the buds all opened, that look like a big ball of flowers. I want the Parasitica with central variegation. Not an easy find. If I cannot get a hold of it, I might just have to get me one of these...

~Tish~
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Jan Sword-Rossman Realty 239-470-6061
14 years ago
Beautiful!
wrynsmom
Original Author
14 years ago
Thank you, everyone. I just love this one. The scent is quite strong. I can smell it over coffee brewing! Yumm!

Carolyn
kellyknits
14 years ago
They're very cheerful! Congrats!
quinnfyre
14 years ago
I love those leaves! Glad you got to see it bloom.

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