Dischidia ovata (Hoya Watermelon) - Image 6

Botanical name: Dischidia ovata

Common names: Hoya Watermelon, Dischidia Watermelon

Family: Apocynaceae    (Formerly:Asclepiadaceae)

Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae

Origin: New Guinea

Hardiness: 30°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeShadeModerate waterEpiphyte plantOrnamental foliageUnusual color
Dischidia ovata (Hoya Watermelon) green leaves with silver veining in a close up view


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