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Lipstick Plant or Hoya? Identifying a Fragrant Vine

A plant labeled "lipstick plant" from Home Depot has dark sturdy leaves, ivy-like creep, clusters of small white fuzzy-edged flowers with a tan star center, and strong lily scent. The expert's first guess: Hoya (Hindu Rope Plant), whose flowers match. Lipstick plant (Aeschynanthus radicans) has tubular red blooms. Could be a hybrid. Suggests searching both Latin names and emailing a photo.

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