Dischidia ovata (Hoya Watermelon)
Botanical name: Dischidia ovata
Common names: Hoya Watermelon, Dischidia Watermelon
Family: Apocynaceae (Formerly:Asclepiadaceae)
Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae
Origin: New Guinea
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Hardiness: 30°F
Miniature hoya with striped tiny 1/2" leaves, dark green and white, exactly like watermelon stripes! Very unusual and eye-catching. It's an epyphite, can be grown in orchid medium or light potting mix with lots of bark conditioner. Beautiful house plant.
Similar plants: Dischidia ovata (Hoya Watermelon)
Dischidia ovata flowers
Dischidia ovata flowers remain mostly closed and barely differ from the buds, forming compact clusters along the stems.
Dischidia ovata buds
Dischidia ovata leaves
Dischidia ovata (Dischidia Watermelon) is known for its attractive oval leaves with striking white veining, often likened to watermelon rind.
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