Tropicals & Tender Perennials: H. crassicaulis, 1 by green971

green971 wrote:
Carol, Merry Christmas!!

I have both Hoya crassicaulis, and incrassata, and to me they don't look alike at all. I am not going by flower though, and I realize this it supposedly the deciding factor.

The only place that I have read that they are syn. with each other is on Christina's site, but then, I haven't done near the extensive research that everyone else has - especially Christina, so I guess I am not the one to answer.

I did take pictures of both plants though, and thought that I would post them if anyone is interested.

This one is Hoya crassicaulis. Both plants are grown in the same light exposure, nearly right next to each other, so the differences are not condition related. The crassicaulis is much thicker, more succulent, and a far deeper, shinier green than the incrassata.

Sara