What type of Hoya for here?
MrBlubs
8 years ago
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Comments (17)Some of the larger flowered species like the Hoya imperalis and onychoides that you got can take several years before they try to bloom for the first time. It is pretty common to wait at least two years before seeing blooms on many Hoya species when you grow them from a cutting. Sometimes you will get a cutting and if it came from a nice big mature plant it may surprise you with blooms quite early or in some cases there will already be a bloom peduncle on the cutting. If you look for the Hoyas that you like most for their flowers and leaves and make a list we can tell you if they would be good choices for the conditions you can provide. Some species like it shady while others like very bright light but other than growing them slightly cooler or watering a little more or less most Hoyas have very similar culture. Some species bloom quite often while others do not and that is where it is fun to choose new plants based on their leaves, some species have pretty spectacular leaves. GrowingHoyas.com , Hoyor.net and MyHoyas.com are nice sites to research different species. The Swedish Hoya Society page has some of the best Hoya photography with photos of full sized blooming plants. Mike Here is a link that might be useful: Swedish Hoya Society...See MoreKrimson Queen question (hoya newbie here!)
Comments (10)Hi Gill, Yes, it is Krimson Queen with a "K". The growth pattern you're describing sounds typical...but posting a pic would definitely be helpful. It sounds like you have tiny leaves growing at the nodes (which seems to be what you were describing when you said leaf-life scales). They will eventually grow into leaves. You do not need to trim back, but you can if you'd like a more full pot (you'd just stick the cuttings back into the pot to make it more full). As for encouraging blooms, take a look at the link I provided below...it's a recent post with that info. I've had my KQ for about 3 years, and it's anywhere from 3-5 years old, and it hasn't bloomed yet. So it could take some time. I've read that KQ is not a very fast bloomer, but you never know. To answer your other question, the flowers come from what's called a "peduncle". It's a little "stem-like" growth that grows from the stem, and it's said to look like a microphone. Once you see a peduncle, you'll know that blooms will be on the way some time soon. And it will bloom from the peduncle over and over again, so don't remove it. Many peduncles can form, so it looks really beautiful when you have a bunch open at the same time! If you want to see what a peduncle looks like, just do a search on this forum and you'll find some pics. Good luck, Gabi Here is a link that might be useful: Encouraging blooms...See MoreNew Here + Need Help Figuring Out Which Hoya is For Me - Please Help
Comments (8)*lacunosa - attractive, small leaves, fragrant flowers (floral fragrance), compact, hanging *variegated kentiana - attractive, variegated leaves, compact, hanging, never seen flower, but assume it smells like regular old kentiana...caramel scented *deykeae - beautiful, elongated heart shaped leaves. Splashes on leaves, and nice veining. Pretty flowers with a nice fragrance (hint of citrus). Trellised (easily on 18 inch trellis)or wrapped around and up hanging pot. *mindorensis - plain jane leaves, but flowers are amazing balls of fuzzy and come in a rainbow of colors. Trellised (easily on 18-24 inch trellis) or wrapped around and up hanging pot. *balansae - pretty little leaves, pretty little flowers, easily grown hanging, twined around and up hanging pot. *incrassata - attractive foliage, which can come in an array of styles, from variegated to plain. Needs a bit of space, but could easily be maintained around a 3 foot trellis. *clemensiorum, finlaysonii, callistophylla - all similar, yet different in their leaf looks. Boldy, high contast veins with beautiful leaves, ranging from dark to light green, many with splash patterns on them. Small, pretty flowers with a light citus fragrance. Easily grown wrapped around and up a hanging basket or on a 18-24 inch trellis. *australis - can get big, but easily maintained with cuttings (don't cut areas with peduncles, or you won't get blooms on the mother plant, unless she has some still, or she grows more..this goes for all hoyas). Can be grown hanging or on a 24 inch to 3 foot trellis. Beautiful, fragrant flowers. *pachyclada - EARLY to put on peduuncles and bloom (in my experience), pretty yellow cream flowers, likes it slightly drier (water once every 8-10 days). Thick, succulent leaves with beautiful color and aesthetically pleasing. *elliptica - gorgeous turtle shell leaves, compact, can be grown wrapped up and around hanging pot or easily on 18-24 inch trellis. Beautiful porcelain flowers with red or golden coronas. Subtle fragrance. *many of the pottsii varieties - beautiful leaves that get a red tinge grown in high light, pretty, fragrant flowers *scortechinii or sp. UT-001 - pretty leaves that get gorgeous veining in high light (leaf size is generally not big, but I have had a couple of ones that got a bit exhuberant with their growth). Pretty flowers! Most hoyas only want to be watered weekly (there are some that are less thirsty and some that like it a bit damper). Feed them when you water (1/4-1/2 strength water soluble fertilizer)....See MoreAny Hoya experts here?
Comments (11)Hi Karen, thanks for the answers! I potted in a mix of Black Gold All Purpose Organic Potting Soil, a little more perlite and a little orchid bark mix. I copied the ingredients below for you- is this a mix that you would recommend? The black gold says it’s a combo of: Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, Composted or Aged Bark, Compost, Earthworm Castings, RESiLIENCE®, Horticultural Grade Perlite, Pumice, or Cinders, Organic Grade Fertilizer The better gro orchid bark mix says its a combo of: Dynamic combination of western fir bark, hardwood charcoal and sponge rock specifically formulated by a team of highly trained orchid growers I’m glad the pink is most likely nothing! I googled so long and nothing came up. I was looking at propagating in Case things went south, but Since it looks healthy I can definitely hold off. The Aerial roots make sense then! There are so many, and it’s hard to see them on others’ pictures so I wasn’t sure it was normal For general care I’ve read so many websites about Hoyas... So I’ve been watering around every 1.5 weeks when the soil feels dry and the pot feels light. It’s in a south window with cellular shades but hanging so high it’s not in direct sun yet. And I’ve sprayed it twice so far with diluted neem oil so it doesn’t get bugs. I’m in north NJ (I see you’re in ny- hope you’re ready for the nor’easter as well!) so when the spring and summer seasons come do you water your Hoya more often? Or do you still let it dry out fully between? Oh and the cat was not amused it was his feeding time and I was taking pictures of the plant thank you!!...See MoreMrBlubs
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