Polyneura means "many nerves", we suppose referring to the many thin veins running down the leaves. The leaves are pairs of attractive, wide ovals with a long point (some with a bit of a sassy curve to them); the pairs looking for all the world like fishes' tails. First discovered and described by Scottish plantman Joseph Hooker in 1883, it was found cavorting on rocky mountains in SE Asia, happily epiphytic and lithophytic (meaning its grabby, fibrous roots and vines glom onto anything they can, whether soil or rocky hills) and growing and getting nourishment from bits of soil, plant matter, crushed rocks, and any passing water nearby. The lightly, sweetly fragrant flowers are bold, creamy colored, 5 point wax stars, with a smaller, rounded burgundy posy on top and a tiny white line drawing of another 5 point star inside. Like most Hoyas, he flowers when he wants. Poly trails nicely and climbs where he can find support, up to a couple of feet, and longer in time.
- Low Maintenance
- Pet Friendly
- Trailing
Quick Care Guide:
- Water - Low/Med (2): Doesn't need as much water, but doesn't like to stay dry for too long. Plant will become droopy when really thirsty.
- Light - Med/High (4): Needs more light than most, but direct light not necessary. Can handle morning and afternoon sun directly on leaves.
- Difficulty - Low (1): These plants need barely any attention to thrive. Set it and forget it.