Hi Wanna_Run_Faster, I have Hoya Obovata and one that is noid that was given to me years ago by an elderly neighbor lady. Please drop me an email. Thanks, Karen

Very nice photo arrangement! Jan, I have several Hoya obovata. They do great as housplants. I used to leave mine in the house all winter and move it onto a covered porch in spring, where it would bloom all summer! This year I left them in the Greenhouse all winter and have two covered in blooms! One has been on the porch since early spring and has been blooming nonstop! We have simular weather conditions, I'm sure this one will thrive for you especially if you have a spot to hang it outside! I have several Hoyas that start budding indoors for me, but I normally hang them outside to decorate my porch. I do have H. pubicalyx 'Red Buttons' ready to bloom in my dining room and am not touching it.... this is the first bloom on it! I think the key to getting blooms indoors is temperature related. If you keep the AC on 68o and have a cold house I'd say your chances are slimmer than if you keep the temps in the mid 70's.

I think a trellis is best as well. This is a large heavy plant once it begins to grow so it needs a sturdy pot and trellis to keep it stable. Mike

No, I'm not aware of the groups. I've only gotten "into" hoyas in the last few weeks or so. I wish I had plants big enough to be able to take cuttings. Most of mine are small. The only large is a common carnosa. I struggle with plants because of the climate, but I don't give up! I'm going to check out FB for hoyas and Plant Exchange for Inland Empire right now! Thanks!