Variety Of Hoya Plants

November 08, 2024 Post a Comment

Variety of hoya plants

There are around 900 known species, cultivars, and hybrids of Hoya, so naturally not all Hoyas are created equal and many of them have different traits and care requirements.

How do I identify my Hoya plant?

Hoya Plants have long trailing vines that often intertwine. Under the proper conditions all Hoya Plants produce five-pointed, star shaped, fragrant flowers that come in red, white, pink, purple, yellow, orange, and even black. Hoya Plants are perfect to hang in front of a bright sunny window.

What is the most popular Hoya plant?

10 most wanted Hoya varieties - selected by our community

Hoya Kerrii. The super cute Hoya Kerrii is by far the most popular and wanted Hoya variety of our PLNTScommunity, and we totally get why.
Hoya Carnosa Tricolor. ...
Hoya Wayetii. ...
Hoya Callistophylla. ...
Hoya Australis Lisa. ...
Hoya Mathilde. ...
Hoya Macrophylla. ...
Hoya Gracilis.

What is the difference between Hoya Pubicalyx and Carnosa?

In general, though, leaves on hoya carnosas are shorter, a bit wider, and thicker than the leaves on a Hoya Pubicalyx. Similarly, Pubicalyx leaves are longer and thinner.

Which Hoya is most fragrant?

This most remarkable species carries an intensely sweet fragrance, unlike any other Hoya within our collection. It is easily grown with stems that can be either upright or cascading. Clusters of small, white blooms emerge along the leaf axis throughout the fall months.

Which Hoya has the most beautiful flowers?

Mindorensis. H. mindorensis has elliptical leaves that are glossy, with a medium green hue – but this is a hoya you'll want to grow for its fantastic flowers.

What month do Hoyas bloom?

Flowering Hoyas Expect flowering to occur during the warmer months of the year from October right through to April. Hoyas produce flowers from peduncles protruding from the same stem junction every year, so it is important not to cut the flowers off after they finish flowering. They will drop off on their own.

Do Hoyas like sun or shade?

Most hoya plants prefer medium to bright, indirect light. Some do well with about two hours of direct sunlight in the morning or evening, but too much sun exposure may burn their leaves or turn them yellow.

How many times a year does a hoya plant bloom?

Most species, including the common Hoya carnosa, flower during spring or summer, although there are some autumn and winter bloomers, too. Even when using the best hoya care practices, though, a plant may take 3 or more years to mature to “stardom.”

What is the easiest Hoya to grow?

Here are 7 of the easiest Hoyas that you can grow at home (in no particular order based on ease of care).

Hoya carnosa. Hoyas are often passed down among generations as heirloom plants.
Hoya compacta. ...
Hoya curtisii. ...
Hoya kerrii. ...
Hoya multiflora. ...
Hoya obovata. ...
Hoya shepherdii. ...
Hoya wayetii.

What is the most expensive Hoya plant?

The rarest and most expensive Hoya on our list is Carnosa compacta, also known as Hindu Rope Hoya. This genus of Hoyas has curly leaves that fall as a vine, ideal for hanging baskets or as a shelf decoration. The flowers are star-shaped like most Hoyas, growing in smaller clusters.

Where is the best place to put a hoya plant?

Select a place that gets bright, indirect light. Don't let their waxy foliage fool you. They are not succulents and can't take harsh afternoon light. They will grow in lower light situations but it's unlikely they will bloom.

Do Hoyas like deep or shallow pots?

Since most hoya species grow in the wild as epiphytes, they don't have deep roots – which means they don't need deep pots. Choosing a pot on the shallow side that is only one size up from your current container will provide enough room for your houseplant's roots while helping to prevent waterlogging.

What is the difference between Hoya Wayetii and Hoya Kentiana?

What is this? The slight difference that will almost always distinguish the Kentiana and Wayetii is the color of their pedicel and peduncle. As a quick reminder, the pedicel and peduncle are the parts of the stem that bear the flowers. The Hoya Kentiana has a pink pedicel, while the Wayetii are green.

Which Hoya has the biggest flower?

Hoya lauterbachii is one of the largest Hoyas in existence and is phenomenal in its color, form and fragrance. Each individual bloom measures three inches across, the size of a small coffee cup. The entire cluster has 7-8 individual blossoms measuring close to the size of a soccer ball.

What Hoya smells like cinnamon?

A rich cinnamon-scented fragrance fills the night air from the flower umbels of this small Indonesian species. Like most hoyas, this dense vining, small-leafed variety grows well in a hanging basket.

Which Hoya has pink flowers?

Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor' When it blooms, you'll enjoy orb-shaped clusters of soft-pink, rounded, star-like flowers featuring bright raspberry-pink centers.

What is the strongest smelling flower in the world?

Lily. Lilies are known for being one of the strongest-smelling flowers around. These large, dramatic flowers come in a range of colors and are perfect for any occasion.

How do you keep a Hoya blooming?

When a wax plant won't flower, the easiest thing to do is change some of its conditions and see if that makes a difference. Move the plant to a brighter window and expose it to more candles of daylight. Water deeply but infrequently. Also, mist your plant often and try to keep humidity to at least 40 percent.

Do hoyas like to be repotted?

Yes! In fact, you will help encourage your plant to bloom if it is pot-bound. Eventually, your Hoya will grow better if you repot it into a slightly larger pot.