Hoya serpens
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Hoya Serpens Blooms
Comments (6)Denise, I have to put my nose right up to the flowers - at that point it's pretty strong, but I can't pinpoint what it is! Not bad, but could easily be overwhelming! Hope your buds make it! I have tons of peduncles, but those 4 buds were the only ones that didn't blast! Kelly...See MoreMy Hoya Serpens Finally Bloomed!
Comments (16)My Serpens' blooms has a pungent odor, but not overwhelming, like Denise says. That is a close-up pic, so the flowers are about the size of H. Shepherdii's flowers. And, yes, there are quite a few more pendunicles ready to bloom! I've waiting so long for her to bloom. This is the 2nd time she has bloomed since I got her from Logee's. Thanks, TammyPie...See MoreHoya serpens? Hoya newbie checking in for advice
Comments (7)I think the fertilizer you got will be fine. A balanced fertilizer is good for all around growth and flowering. A fertilizer with a high first number has more Nitrogen and is used for growth but can inhibit flowering in certain plants and overuse can cause growth that is attractive to insect pests. Fertilizers with a high middle number have high Phosphorus and are often called bloom boosters for their abilities to bring plants into bloom or to increase bloom size or numbers but Phosphorus also helps with root growth. I always mix fertilizer at only half the strength recommended on the bottle unless it was designed for epiphytes like orchids. Mike...See MoreHoya serpens
Comments (8)Congrats! We will see if mine continue to do well without the cool winters down in SW Fl, I hope so, cause this is really one of my favorites. It's lovely! Renee...See Morekellyknits
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