new houseplant that has Philodendron but is it a pothos? - Knowledgebase Question

marian

Question by MaryH88
September 8, 2017

plant has Philodendron but it has long bare tendrils and I don't know if I should cut these off and if so, can I root them in water or soil?

Name: Tiffany purpleinopp
Opp, AL @--`--,----- 🌹 (Zone 8b)

Answer from purpleinopp
September 8, 2017

It looks like a Hoya to me. There are various species. Here's a generic database entry for the Hoya genus with pics of various kinds of Hoyas: Hoyas (Hoya) The long whip things are where blooms form. For that reason, they are usually not cute.

marian

A comment from MaryH88
September 9, 2017

Thanks so much for your answer - I was not familiar with this name.

Name: Tiffany purpleinopp
Opp, AL @--`--,----- 🌹 (Zone 8b)

A comment from purpleinopp
September 11, 2017

Yes, one of those annoying correctly-spelled typos. TYVM, Sandy!! Happy to suggest material for your investigation, Marian. :+)

A comment from buffalo2
September 18, 2018

I believe also that it is a Hoya plant. A very pretty one as well.

A comment from buffalo2
September 18, 2018

I also believe it is a Hoya, and is a very pretty one as well.

marian

A comment from MaryH88
September 18, 2018

Thanks - mine is growing well - nice to know exactly what it is.

Name: Tiffany purpleinopp
Opp, AL @--`--,----- 🌹 (Zone 8b)

A comment from purpleinopp
September 23, 2018

Happy to suggest. And happy to hear it is doing well!

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