Dischidia ovata (Hoya Watermelon)
Dischidia ovata (Hoya Watermelon) trailing vines with purple and green oval leaves and tiny white flowers
Botanical name: Dischidia ovata
Common names: Hoya Watermelon, Dischidia Watermelon
Family: Apocynaceae (Formerly:Asclepiadaceae)
Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae
Origin: New Guinea
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 10-11
Cold tolerance: 30°F
Plant form: Climbing or creeping vine
Sun exposure: Semi-shade; shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate; epiphyte. Needs light, frequent misting or soaking to stay hydrated.
Flower color: Unusual color
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliageMiniature 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.
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Dischidia ovata (Hoya Watermelon) brown flowers with green leaves showing light stripes along the vine
Dischidia ovata (Hoya Watermelon) golden orange flower cluster nestled among distinct green veined oval leaves.
Dischidia ovata flowers remain mostly closed and barely differ from the buds, forming compact clusters along the stems.
Dischidia ovata (Hoya Watermelon) green oval leaves with white veins and small orange flower clusters.
Dischidia ovata (Hoya Watermelon) brown flower buds emerging between thick green leaves with light lines.
Dischidia ovata (Hoya Watermelon) oval green leaves marked with distinctive silver lines on the surface.
Dischidia ovata (Hoya Watermelon) leaves cascade over the edge of a black nursery plastic pot
Dischidia ovata (Hoya Watermelon) thick green leaves with distinct white veins on trailing thin stems.
Dischidia ovata (Dischidia Watermelon) is known for its attractive oval leaves with striking white veining, often likened to watermelon rind.
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