Hoyas - the PERFECT orchid companion plants!

[mayres]

Okay you "naughty" Jobeth.......those nice looking plants you got at Lowes inspired me to stop by my local lowes today and see if they also had some (note that I've never seen them there before!). They did! Same pots and tags as I see on yours - so I'm sure the same source. Plants were in two sizes - $14.95 & $9.95. I wish they had small cuttings or plants for a couple dollars - they grow so fast I hate to purchase large plants. The way to do it would be to purchase them and then immediately divide and split the cost? They had about six bilobata plants, a wayettii (which had smaller leaves than the cuttings I got from Renee - can't figure that out as the cutting I have DOES look like the leaf pictures on the internet), they had a significant sized curtisii (If I didn't already have that one - would have purchased!), and one called rubra. They also had a hoya with no name tag that had semi-heart shaped pointed leaves that were plain green - but they were not pointed the same direction as the kerrii - the points go out - not in. Anyone know if there are a number of hoyas with this leaf configuration or only one?
Well.....did I purchase any.......?
Not yet! I've decided to visit my OTHER lowes on the other side of town tomorrow and see which ones THEY have. Then........I will make a decision.........

[BluPeaches]

Originally Posted by psyc1210

We want to see photos!

I'll post some as soon as I find the charger for my computer. No idea where its at.

[mayres]

Back to Lowes today! Did come home with a gorgeous small "Rubra". It is very cool variegated! Also noted another supplier with several planted in yellow pots with basket-like handles inserted for the hoyas to climb around - not sure I'm too keen on this concept.
I'm tempted to get the wayettii that is there because it has way smaller leaves than the one I now have from Ranae - and she did note on the cutting "wayettii - with a "?". Does anyone else have this species? Long slinny leaves of plain green about 2-2 1/2 inches long OR leaves with silver slivers on them about 1-1 1/2 inches?
Picture of my new plant next to a big luconosa that was blooming and then the yellow basket/pot.
On another totally different - but related topic.
Has anyone ever seen this variety? Hoya Imperialis - YOWSER! I would never have the room for this, but maybe someone like Renee growing outdoors in Florida?? hoya imperialis - Google Search

[rcb]

Mike, should I be ashamed to admit I have two imperalis plants, both started from seedlings, not cuttings. The bigger one is now about 3 ft tall, in direct sunlight, and still NO BLOOMS!

Your rubra is very nice looking. Want to mention though, that the rubra you find in the big box stores (usually EA plants) is actually carnosa. I'm not sure if they are using the rubra name because it's a specific cultivar or not?

There is a species of Hoya named rubra, and once you see it, you can see that it's leaves are very different than carnosa.

[mayres]

Thanks for the clue about Rubra Renee! I suspected something was up when I noticed while looking at another web site that this name was not even listed as a species of Hoya. Hmmm. Regardless, the plant noted in the photo is a gorgeous variegated plant different than anything I have - and is now enjoying a stay at my parents home.

For anyone following this thread and learning about Hoyas - I recommend you click on this link and feast your eyes on some FABOLOUS hoya photos of different available flowers and leaves (........oh.......this IS an ORCHID forum......right? ......remember, these are orchid FRIENDS!).

[psyc1210]

Originally Posted by mayres

Okay you "naughty" Jobeth.......those nice looking plants you got at Lowes inspired me to stop by my local lowes today and see if they also had some (note that I've never seen them there before!). They did! Same pots and tags as I see on yours - so I'm sure the same source. Plants were in two sizes - $14.95 & $9.95. I wish they had small cuttings or plants for a couple dollars - they grow so fast I hate to purchase large plants. The way to do it would be to purchase them and then immediately divide and split the cost? They had about six bilobata plants, a wayettii (which had smaller leaves than the cuttings I got from Renee - can't figure that out as the cutting I have DOES look like the leaf pictures on the internet), they had a significant sized curtisii (If I didn't already have that one - would have purchased!), and one called rubra. They also had a hoya with no name tag that had semi-heart shaped pointed leaves that were plain green - but they were not pointed the same direction as the kerrii - the points go out - not in. Anyone know if there are a number of hoyas with this leaf configuration or only one?
Well.....did I purchase any.......?
Not yet! I've decided to visit my OTHER lowes on the other side of town tomorrow and see which ones THEY have. Then........I will make a decision.........

Glad I could inspire you to hoya hunt! The heart shaped-ish leaves that are all green is probably the Hoya carnosa 'Chelsea' that is usually found at Lowe's or HD. I love the leaves on that one.

[psyc1210]

Originally Posted by mayres

Back to Lowes today! Did come home with a gorgeous small "Rubra". It is very cool variegated! Also noted another supplier with several planted in yellow pots with basket-like handles inserted for the hoyas to climb around - not sure I'm too keen on this concept.
I'm tempted to get the wayettii that is there because it has way smaller leaves than the one I now have from Ranae - and she did note on the cutting "wayettii - with a "?". Does anyone else have this species? Long slinny leaves of plain green about 2-2 1/2 inches long OR leaves with silver slivers on them about 1-1 1/2 inches?
Picture of my new plant next to a big luconosa that was blooming and then the yellow basket/pot.
On another totally different - but related topic.
Has anyone ever seen this variety? Hoya Imperialis - YOWSER! I would never have the room for this, but maybe someone like Renee growing outdoors in Florida?? hoya imperialis - Google Search

I have one that is labeled kentiana,but I believe that I read that kentiana from Lowe's or HD being an Exotic Angel plant is usually really wayettii. I like the leaves on that as well too.

I did get a Hoya imperialis. It is a cutting only 6 inches tall or so right now...yes I know I'm bad and it gets big. I'll figure it out when the time comes, right? LOL

[rcb]

If you like the imperialis, check out onychoides, ciliata and coronaria.

Or even better look up archboldiana

[mayres]

My compacta surprised me with a bloom at the bottom of each approximately 30" "rope".

Cute little fuzzy flowers up close...........

Also my lacunosa has been going crazy! They smell so good - this is my first view of them up close - also cute little fuzzy "things".....
In their normal hanging down presentation

And then a look at their formation from an angle that allows me to get a good look....

[Olive Cook]

Thanks Mayres! I have 2 compacta, both the one like yours and the variegated, and I had no idea what the blooms looked like
I have a small collection of others, but I'm not sure what all they are, I can post pics later.

[retroresale]

I just got two new hoyas at Lowes but I think they were labeled wrong. The first one was labeled wayettii but I think it is a lacunosa snow caps. It's similar to my lacunosa ruby sue but with more silver spots and no red. (And I also have a Kentiana which I read is actually a wayettii and they are not even remotely similar.) The second one was labeled Brevialta. Whatcha think Hoya experts?
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New one labeled Wayettii (lacunosa snowcaps??)


close up of the leaves (and a peduncle peeking out


My Ruby Sue for comparison.

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close up ruby sue


Brevialta
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[retroresale]

Mayres, here is a pic of my Kentiana, which I have also read is EA's version of Wayettii. The leaves on mine are edged in dark red, and it has very little silver spots. Maybe that helps? Anyway, I bought one labeled wayettii that looks just like a lacunosa to me. (see above post)
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[mayres]

I saw several "wayetii" with small leaves and silver splashes on them that I don't think were as labeled either. Not sure if it is the same as your plant or not? My luconosa doesn't have any silver splashes and is a medium green. I like your last two plants foliage-wise - don't have any hoyas with foliage like those yet. Sorry I wasn't much help except to say - yes, your first plant is NOT a wayetii IMHO. Ooops - you just posted while I was getting ready to post. WOW! Now I'm really getting confused! MY wayetii looks like your last posting! If you google image this plant all of the wayetii have leaves this configuration.

[psyc1210]

I agree that it's probably lacunosa 'Snow Caps'. I picked one up from Lowe's a month or so ago. The foliage looks the same as what mine looks with the silver splashes. Also, I got brevialata as well recently. Great looking plants!

[retroresale]

Originally Posted by psyc1210

Also, I got brevialata as well recently. Great looking plants!

I am really loving the light green leaves on the Brevialta. They are shaped like little caps, curling under on the edges. It is a very cool plant, and different from all my other hoyas.

[orchids4me]

I was given some cuttings last year tried to root them in a cup of water and they died do you just stick them in the dirt and pray ?? Or is that how its done ??? I was trying to root the ones I had like you would wandering jew cuttings.... :/ I will look at pics posted here for a comparison to what I had as I don't know what type it was.... Un less the member who gave it to me reads this and remembers ......sorry I killed them
Ok I went through the thread found a few looked like it. You guys are calling it rope.

[psyc1210]

Originally Posted by orchids4me

I was given some cuttings last year tried to root them in a cup of water and they died do you just stick them in the dirt and pray ?? Or is that how its done ??? I was trying to root the ones I had like you would wandering jew cuttings.... :/ I will look at pics posted here for a comparison to what I had as I don't know what type it was.... Un less the member who gave it to me reads this and remembers ......sorry I killed them
Ok I went through the thread found a few looked like it. You guys are calling it rope.

I stuck mine in pots, in potting soil, and the ones I have checked on have roots, so I assume the others have roots as well. I think it took a week or 2 to start growing the roots.

[retroresale]

I have been trying to root several cuttings of mine for a few weeks now (3 or 4). I had them in potting soil/perlite mix and used a rooting hormone. I pulled them up yesterday and no roots yet. So I stuck them in some spaghnum moss. Hopefully they will root soon. They look great, just no roots...

[rcb]

I start all my cuttings in S/H now, it usually takes maximum a week to root, then after good roots have developed, I move it to the medium I that I want to grow it in.

I did have one cutting recently that took about a month to root in the S/H, but it did eventually root.

[Olive Cook]

Am I seeing correctly that I shouldn't trust the EA Plant tags?? I agree that the plant they have tagged as Wayettii doesn't look right; I googled it, anfd it looks more like my unkown/tagless plant, but when I searched snowcaps it looks exactly the same.



It's not letting me upload pics really, so I'll try again later. To list them: compacta x2, "wayettii", rubra x2, ruby sue, bilobata, and the unknown/tagless

[psyc1210]

Originally Posted by Olive Cook

Am I seeing correctly that I shouldn't trust the EA Plant tags?? I agree that the plant they have tagged as Wayettii doesn't look right; I googled it, anfd it looks more like my unkown/tagless plant, but when I searched snowcaps it looks exactly the same.

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It's not letting me upload pics really, so I'll try again later. To list them: compacta x2, "wayettii", rubra x2, ruby sue, bilobata, and the unknown/tagless

I agree that your photo shows a lacunosa 'Snow Caps' as well. I would love to see photos of your others, including the unknown

[rcb]

Olive, yes EA tags can be - interesting.

The plant you show is a lacunosa. Which cultivar, I'm not sure, could be Snowcaps.

Also, you list you have rubra - pretty good chance it's not the true rubra, its a cultivar of carnosa.

Ruby Sue is another cultivar of lacunosa.

Bilobata, sometimes it's bilobata, sometimes it's DS-70.

[retroresale]

Plus the EA tags are easily removed from the baskets. Could be a mix up at the store too.

[Olive Cook]

I'm sorry it's so heavy, Photobucket was the only way today :/ The last 2 pics are the unknown

[mayres]

Leaves look like wayetii.
I also have a plant from a local vendor with leaves like this called minibel.
Does it grow "like crazy"! Both mine with leaves like this started as small cuttings and are already nearly the size of your plant.
When you get some flowers we may be able to confirm........

[Olive Cook]

So far the Ruby Sue is the only one with buds; I was also thinking the unknown looked a lot like the pics of wayettii that I found... time will tell I guess

[psyc1210]

Your last one has leaves identical to the one I got that was labeled as "kentiana", however I read that EA labels wayettii as kentiana. Who knows?

[rcb]

The one tagged as bilobata is definitely DS-70. Pink flowers similar to lacunosa, wonderful buttery caramel scent to it. Mine is blooming now, and will continue to bloom in flushes through Thanksgiving.

[BluPeaches]

Here are a few pictures of one of my hoyas. Its got three different blooms.

[BluPeaches]

My kerrii.

[BluPeaches]

...and I'm still on the hunt for that Chelsea.

[mayres]

On another hoya thread someone noted that they would like to find a source for hoya linearis. I would gladly send a cutting whenever mine gets of sufficient size, but based on the size plant I currently have and the current rate of growth - this will probably be a couple years down the road? In the meantime - I found a place to purchase small plants/cuttings of this plant at an inexpensive price! https://www.violetbarn.com/store/ind...ewCat&catId=61

[mayres]

BluPeaches - if you would be OK with a cutting (?), I know there are a number of folks on this forum that have Chelsea and they have plants of sufficient size that it would be easy to send you a cutting. I have been on both ends of sending and receiving cuttings of these (hoyas in general) and they are great plants to share/trade because they are so easy to root/start and very easy and inexpensive to send in the mail as cuttings. On the other hand, if you want a significant sized plant and instant gratification I've seen this plant for sale at my local home depot and lowes in hanging baskets this fall for $12-15 depending upon size.

[BluPeaches]

It would be so awesome if anyone would be so kind to send me a cutting.yup:

I have been looking all over the place but I haven't been able to find one.

[1joyceh]

A picture of my hoya kerrii in bloom...

[BluPeaches]

Pictures of some blooms.

[rcb]

Here are two more blooming now.

First is Hoya nummularoides (sp?), I got as a 4 inch cutting last spring, so it's nice it's blooming already. Has a very strong scent, overpowering, not bad just strong.





And Hoya polyneura, this one stays outside year round, except for protection from freezing. And has a lovely spicy cinnamon/cardoman fragrance to it. Also known as the fishtail Hoya.

[mayres]

Renee - Thanks for posting! I recently picked up the first one you posted (num.) at Walmart on super clearance for $3.50. It had an amazing red tint to many of the leaves that I thought this might be due to excess sun. As it turned out I think it may (?) have been more associated with too cold weather for it, as after I purchased it and brought it home all the leaves with that tint fell off. The plant does look like it will rebound fortunately. My polyneura cuttings (that some sweet forum member gave me) are doing well and I find this particular quite interesting/different. In fact there are a number of my limited group that are quite unique - after having nothing but a gynormous carnosa for years and years I feel like a kid with my fingers in the cookie jar.

[rcb]

Thanks Mike.

Numms is great isn't it? Is yours in bloom, this is the time of the year for it.

Also, remind me come spring, I started bunches of cuttings of a variety of Hoyas that I'm rooting and growing through the winter, I'll save some for you.

[Daethen]

Ooh, ooh, ooh, Renee. Can I beg a couple too?????

[mayres]

Renee - ALWAYS interested in new hoyas - the addiction is just as bad as with orchids. The thing I like even better about them is that they are so much easier to care for - never (knock on wood) killed one yet! Though I will have to admit that I've come close on a couple of cuttings - but I wouldn't count that anyway. Do you have curtisii? I got a really nice pot of this and have already divided it several times and given some away. It wasn't long, but the pot was big in circumference and held many pieces. If I can ever get my linearis to grow faster I can re-gift a piece of that! I now have two pieces about 8-10 inches long - I need to cut them in half and start rooting two pieces. Then grow each of THOSE and then cut them again and ........
Jonada - if you want to pm me your address and what kinds of hoya you have or want I might be able to provide a few cuttings too.

[rcb]

Jonada, of course. I've got about 80 or so cuttings I started, and most of them have rooted. Some have even started growing.

Don't know why I did so many, sounded like a good idea at the time. And there are a few more I still want to do.

Mike, was reading up some more on these, some people say that by taking cuttings, the plant actually responds, and branches, so you get more growing tips - leading to a bigger plant faster.

Try one of the linearis, and stick the cut end in rooting hormone and then put it in the mother pot. Can't hurt, and then if it works, you get more growing tips.

And I don't have curtsii, I've tried it twice, it really really resents the long hot summers we have. The other cool growers I have may not like the summer, but put up with it then respond during the cooler weather. Curtsii just dies for me.

[krpot]

I love hoyas! I only have one so far it's on of the types with the pink white green variegated leaves. Once I get it to bloom I would like to add to my collection. ) Especially the curly leaf one. Takes a LOT of water in the summer.

[psyc1210]

Thought I'd share a first bloom on my Hoya retusa. I got it as a cutting this past summer, and it's grown really nicely. More buds on the way as well.

[rcb]

Gorgeous!

Nothing on mine yet, and I did check lol

[Daethen]

Mike and Renee, thanks so much for being willing to share. I just love getting plants from forum members. At least that way I have a true idea of what I am getting and the plants are healthy. I would love any that you will share. It is getting a bit cold for shipping here unless you feel it would be ok, we should maybe wait till spring. But YES I would love some cuttings from you both.

[psyc1210]

Originally Posted by rcb

Gorgeous!

Nothing on mine yet, and I did check lol

Glad you like it! Also the mindorensis cutting is budding up as well!!

[psyc1210]

Hoya nummularioides- first time blooming for me. It has peduncles all over the place, just noticed them last week!

[empress]

Yay! I am happy to see that a lot of people share the Hoya bug as well as the orchid bug.
My collection started out completely by accident. After a hard day at work, my boyfriend took me to a nursery that was shutting its doors. Just to look around but also because he knew I it would chill me out.
It was here he found me the most perfect gift ever. 1. I love plants and its a plant and 2. I love paper stars and here was a plant that was like a one two punch!
It was the first plant I brought home that my dad actually took a second look at. Sadly, mom and dad do not share my orchid fanaticism and have yet to the catch the Hoya bug as well.
Anywhos, a year later I did almost kill off that previous baby. The move to the suppsed to be new and better apartment left my Hoya Bella high and dry and HOT!
I trimmed it all down to bare roots and a few leaves and am putting it through Hoya ICU. I have leaves in KLN solution, salvaged roots were put into a mini greenhouse minus leaves, cuttings were placed in dirt and wrapped in a wet paper towel. Whichever way works I will have my Bella back!
I moved the roots out of ICU today and moved them to a forsythe pot. The leaves look healthier and happy and the stems have that strong green glow back.
I hope it survives and lives!
But to assuage my pain and guilt the darling boyfriend went and got me 4 new Hoyas.


Hoya mixed KLN bath ICU


Hindu Rope - Hoya Compacta?


Hoya bella (label) or Hoya Carnosa Tricolor?


Forsythe Pot with Hoya Bella


Hoya Kerrii - Hoya Heart (label)


Hoya Kerrii - "Golden Heart" (label)

[hirundo]

I'm arriving late to the conversation, but I wanted to add my observations. I love Hoyas because (other than my orchids) I really like low-maintenance plants in the house. It's hard to kill Hoyas, even if you try!

The one trouble I've had is with H. carnosa, the very common one found in nurseries and hardware stores. I have an ~8-foot tall specimen in my very sunny shower, and the bottom two feet or so are in direct sun all winter when the sun is low. This winter, the majority of those leaves turned yellow and fell off. Hoyas are supposed to tolerate full sun (and I've met several who have), so I think there are two possible explanations: either the leaves don't like being so wet; or the shower environment prevented the soil from drying out as they like, and the weakened plant succumbed to direct sun when it otherwise would have tolerated it. Interestingly, some of the higher leaves had tiny yellow tips where water would sit before it dripped off, so I think water might have been the problem. I'll be testing that hypothesis, and I'll report back in a year how things go next winter!

[empress]

I have had no luck with my Hoya cuttings in the KLN solution. It just rotted and smelled terrible. The Hoya bella in the forsthye pot looks good but no roots.
I am finding that rooting these babies is not easy... And if I lose my bella I would be devastated...

[solay]

My Hoya serpens had a pod. Anyone else had that before? Can they be grown from seed or is that not done since I often hear propargating is done by cuttings.

[rcb]

Solay, yes they can and are grown from seed. Not as common since it is so easy to grow them from cuttings.

Did it self pollinate?

Cause I'd take some seeds if you dont want them.

[Daethen]

Thanks to this thread and Renee, I am hooked. Cuttings are doing good so far!

[solay]

RCB, I guess so. I'd be glad to send you seeds. Just noticed the pod one day. Only other hoya I have are a Hoya bella and two other given to me by Mayers. Forgot the names on those. Although I can't remember if they were blooming at the same time. Anyhow, the pod hasn't done much for a long time. Will it pop open? How do I collect the seeds?

[empress]

Originally Posted by solay

My Hoya serpens had a pod. Anyone else had that before? Can they be grown from seed or is that not done since I often hear propargating is done by cuttings.

What a beautiful plant! I would ask for a cutting but I wouldn't want to kill it.

This is my first time even hearing of a seed pod. Its huge! Please share any info you find out.

[rcb]

Originally Posted by solay

Anyhow, the pod hasn't done much for a long time. Will it pop open? How do I collect the seeds?

Yes, the pod will split like other seedpods from other plants. The seeds are typically larger than orchid seeds and therefore easier to deal with.

What some people do is as the pod matures, cut off the toe part of an old stocking as long as you need and kind of encase the pod. So when the pod splits all the seeds are captured. And the stocking doesn't remain wet or anything like that to cause any type of rot.

Although it's kind of funny thinking of the plant wearing a stocking

And thinking about it, I'm kind of surprised I've never had a seed pod develop on my Hoyas. My orchids get pollinated quite often down here. I guess Florida bees only like orchids.


Jonada, glad to hear they are all ok, it's starting to hit major blooming time down here. It won't be but a year and you'll have them blooming I'm sure.

[solay]

Well my plant is a girl afterall. I will do the stocking thing soon since pods been on there a long time. Not sure how long it takes to mature but should be soon. Thanks.

[Daethen]

Yay, hopefully blooms for me next year?!

[rcb]

Yes ma'am. My limoniaca bloomed after one year for me, and the rooted cutting I received wasn't any bigger than the one I sent you. It was you that I sent the limoniaca to right? I am so getting old here.

Give them what they need and like, and off you go!

[Daethen]

Yup, that is one of them you sent me. Cant wait.

[solay]

Today I went to water and saw the Hoya pod had popped! Good thing I put her stockings on a couple of days ago. Just in time. Here are the pics. Renee, I just PM you for your address. I will keep half to try a hand at growing from seed and the other half I will send out to you.

[rcb]

Pretty neat! I'm so excited and thank you so so much.

One of these days, I'll have to try to pollinate one myself. On reading up on it, supposedly a cat's whisker is the best thing to use. Now just to get the cat to stay put long enough to steal a whisker from him......

[empress]

Oh you lucky gals!!! If either of you get too many babies, I am a willing to adopt!!! ;p
Good luck!!!

[lmartiny]

I've killed a few, but still buy and try. I have a small white fluffy bloomed one that has kept on blooming and still in the original pot. I am trying to revive a verigated rope and Daethen wanted a piece. Honestly, I see them in Loews/HD and I'll just send you a healthy one if you want.

[mayres]

Renee and/or Solay - PLEASE document on Geeks your hoya seed growing project - VERY interesting!

[solay]

Sure thing. Will try to pot them up tomorrow. Pics. to follow.

Empress or anyone else, if they grow I am glad to share them. I really don't want another Hoya serpens. I just want to see if I can grow it from seed just for fun. Will update later when/if they are ready.

[empress]

Originally Posted by lmartiny

I've killed a few, but still buy and try. I have a small white fluffy bloomed one that has kept on blooming and still in the original pot. I am trying to revive a verigated rope and Daethen wanted a piece. Honestly, I see them in Loews/HD and I'll just send you a healthy one if you want.

Hey! If youre offering up free Hoya I would love it!!! Currently have a Bella I am trying to revive but no luck yet... It was my favorite.

[empress]

Originally Posted by solay

Sure thing. Will try to pot them up tomorrow. Pics. to follow.

Empress or anyone else, if they grow I am glad to share them. I really don't want another Hoya serpens. I just want to see if I can grow it from seed just for fun. Will update later when/if they are ready.

Now I am really going to root for you!!! Ha ha~ I hope it takes...

On another note, my local stores do not carry Hoya but every once in a while they do. And when they do, its always Hoya carnosa. So you lucky people who love sharing, I like receiving!!! Ha ha.

[solay]

Here are the pics. Got about 65 seeds. I used those greenhouse jiffy pellet kits cause I was at Lowe's and saw them. Plus didn't want to have a ton of tiny little pots everywhere. I soaked the pellets in warm water with a little KLN and physan in it . Romoved the floss and placed the seeds on top. Hope this works. From what I read on the web, they are not easily grown from seed.

[mayres]

Cool! I'll be watching.........(thanks for sharing)

[trev]

I have just started to love and own a couple of Hoyas. Would love to have more, but will lack space already since I also collect cacti/succulents, orchids and other houseplants

Just sharing here photos of my two Hoyas.
The first one is the lovely heart shaped, variegated Hoya kerrii variegata. I got this from the garden show in San Mateo, CA last 24Mar2012.
The second one is Hoya carnosa 'Krimson Queen', and I got this one thru a local supermarket two days ago.

So far my Hoya kerrii is busy making new leaves, while the Hoya carnosa 'Krimson Queen' hopefully is acclimating well in her new location inside my Growcamp.

[empress]

Originally Posted by trev

I have just started to love and own a couple of Hoyas. Would love to have more, but will lack space already since I also collect cacti/succulents, orchids and other houseplants

Just sharing here photos of my two Hoyas.
The first one is the lovely heart shaped, variegated Hoya kerrii variegata. I got this from the garden show in San Mateo, CA last 24Mar2012.
The second one is Hoya carnosa 'Krimson Queen', and I got this one thru a local supermarket two days ago.

So far my Hoya kerrii is busy making new leaves, while the Hoya carnosa 'Krimson Queen' hopefully is acclimating well in her new location inside my Growcamp.

Your Kerrii looks so good! Mine is just vining so I am going to try to harden it off before putting it outdoors in more brighter sunlight as I heard that they will vine if not enough light.
I also have the Carnosa but mine is Crimson Princess (or so I was told). I have also heard mine being called Tricolor. They all work for me! But I won't be sure until it blooms~
Lovely darlings~ Thanks for sharing!!!

Originally Posted by solay

Here are the pics. Got about 65 seeds. I used those greenhouse jiffy pellet kits cause I was at Lowe's and saw them. Plus didn't want to have a ton of tiny little pots everywhere. I soaked the pellets in warm water with a little KLN and physan in it . Romoved the floss and placed the seeds on top. Hope this works. From what I read on the web, they are not easily grown from seed.

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I ended up sowing the serpens seeds from Solay in two pots, on spag, and the pots are sitting in a tray with a little bit of water so they don't dry out, under my LED lights.

And this morning I SEE GREEN !!!!!! Two tiny tiny specks of green! They are starting YAY!



Edit: I was wrong there are six tiny specks of green!

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Congratulations Renee!!