Hoya kerrii

Description

Hoya kerrii also comes in forms with variegated leaves. It is closely allied to Hoya obovata. Stems grow to to 3(-4) m long, about 7 mm in diameter. The stems produce aerial roots which in their native habitat grow into deposits of humus found in crevices and branches of trees as well as absorbing moisture from the air. The flowers are very beautiful, waxy, last almost two weeks and have a vague smell that can be closest described as chlorine. They also secrete sticky small balls of nectar, coloured red to brown, the sweet-tasting nectar is is apparently safe to eat.