No...it looks like H mathilde, a serpens/carnosa hybrid though....so, close....

It's definitely either 'Chouke' or 'Mathilde', both are carnosa/serpens crosses. H. serpens has REALLY small, pubescent (fuzzy) leaves. Small, like the size of fingernails.

How disappointing. I ordered a Serpens. Does anyone know a reliable online Hoya seller? Gardinos does not have Serpens in their offerings.

I think I saw one on EBay.

I saw that one, but the seller also has a carnosa she called australis. Did the photos look like Serpens to you? They weren't high DEF photos, so I couldn't tell for sure

It looks like it to me. Maybe you can ask for them to send you another picture with something in the pic with it to size it up.

I did :-) fingers crossed

I bet I saw the same one. Was m_merci60 the seller? And I too purchased a supposed serpens from a different seller and was sent Mathilde.... She's super cute too (and I have a new peduncle!)

If the seller responds to you I would very much appreciate the feedback... seems like they have sold it in the past too.

~Cheers
Sara

FWIW the photos in m_merci60's current ebay ad look like true serpens....ask if they're selling the exact plant in the photo....OR, try to find a different, more reliable seller....

Go directly to Violet Barn. Don't pay $30+ for H. serpens. I got serpens from them about a month ago for $7.00 https://www.violetbarn.com/store/hoyas/cascading/serpens.html and it's the same price today. They have the healthiest, best packed hoyas (and other plants) I've ever seen, and shockingly low prices.

https://www.violetbarn.com/store/hoyas/cascading/serpens.html

The only thing to be aware of is that Violet Barn's selection can change on an almost daily basis. Sometimes they'll have 20 hoyas and sometimes none. So if you see something you want, jump on it.

No, I'm not on Violet Barn's payroll. Maybe they'll take me after I retire. ;-)

Thank you, I did not know of the violet barn. They do not readily come up when searching for hoyas on Google. I noticed in their listing, that they say their serpens has white flowers. I thought it had green? Are there two cultivars of hoya serpens with different flower colors?

Usually opens greenish and fades to white....

Thank you all, the eBay seller did send a photo of the leaves, it looks like Serpens :-) and it is expensive. I did look at the violet barn, and might buy their Serpens. I looked at some of their mini violets, they wouldn't take up too much room. I haven't had an African violet for years :-) Smaller plants are what I need right now, can't fit much else!

Please post a picture once you receive the Serpens, very curious what they're $7 size plant looks like, Thanks!

One more because it's growing up a storm at the moment!

That's a very healthy looking Serpens triffidmoss...did you purchase yours from Violet nursery also? Great job growing it :o)

I'm in Aus and I bought mine in Bunnings. :D

It came in today from violet barn, very small leaves in comparison to Mathilda. I look forward to growing it.

WOW! Very nice! I was skeptical... but I just put in an order too! :D

Looks great! Congrats!

Thanks for posting!! It looks very healthy :o)

Sweet! Congratulations! So happy I could turn others on to Violet Barn. I found them totally by accident a couple months ago and have ordered every hoya they've posted. They' seem really healthy and grow like crazy in their tiny pots. VB's mix is weird - rather densely packed and water rolls off it so I poke holes in the mix so the water will get in. I've also branched out and gotten some of their gesneriads. They're itty bitty and almost as adorable as serpens. :-)

Im getting tempted too!

I have purchased from Violet Barn as well and have received healthy plants. I was curious about how they cut some of their leaves. When I emailed them about it, this was their response:

"We purposely cut leaves, when they are first propagated--makes them more
readily rooted as well as for shipping purposes. Since these are always
older/original leaves, it won't have any impact on the growth or look of
plant when mature."

Does anyone else do this when rooting? I learn something new everyday. I have to say, Violet Barn does do a great job wrapping their plants for shipping. I also like how they are labeled and dated.

I have done that with other plants and it seemed to make a difference,I read that it has something to do with the plant redirecting its energy to rooting instead of sending nutrients to all the leaves

I do it, but ONLY for thin leafed or hard to root species.

Do you then cut them off once the plant is rooted or leave them alone?

No, if the plant is rooted, no need to cut leaves (unless a leaf has damage only affecting the ends, then you may cut or leave it, your choice).

When taking cuttings to be rooted, sometimes it is necessary to cut the bottom few leaves in half, especially with thin leafed or hard to root species.

Less leaf surface area via cutting a few leaves in half = less humidity/moisture lost through natural leaf perspiration. I VERY rarely cut leaves for the purpose of rooting cuttings.

Do I remove the cut leaves if the plant is well rooted?

I've also ordered and received a lot of these cut-leaved hoyas from VB - about two months ago. I was a little shocked when I first opened them - the cut leaves aren't attractive. But I have to say these little guys have just grown like crazy. I'm going to leave the cut leaves the way they are at least until the plants get bigger because I'm afraid I might mess up a good thing!

Thanks! I'll probably do the same. Mine are doing very well too. They all have lots of new growth.