Hi Hoyabrad,

Please edit some space into your text, like separate paragraphs, difficult to read as is.

Was going to ask you to post pix, 'til I saw You don't know how.

To post your pix, pls click on the Houzz Photo icon, upload your pic & wait a bit. When the pic's color clarifies or its focus sharpens (you should see SOME visible difference), then hit SUBMIT. You may need to try it several times to make it happen. Try first to do it from Comments, rather than going in to Edit your original post.

Correct, pls do not repot Hoyas in bud as it's likely to cause bud drop.

Thanks KarenS. I'm not able to edit my original post when I click on the edit button much less add a photo to the commentcomment's. I'll try again in a little while

You're welcome. Perhaps I wasn't clear, but yes, it's confusing. After you read this, just try to make a new comment (like I'm doing here) & try to post your pix into it as I described above. Forget abt trying to edit the 1st one, I read it all, just pls try to remember that for next time.

If it doesn't work today, pls try back tomorrow & perhaps someone else will pop by & help us further.

wavy leaves

you can see in the first picture the bottom leaf is dark green with straight edges. maybe because its older idk

here's a close up of the peduncle that I believe is starting to flower. its easier to see if zoomed in on but hard for me to take a pic

thanks for being patient with me! Iv been using the desktop version of the website on my phone with little success. once I downloaded the app it's been smooth sailing. I'm resistant to apps...lesson learned this time lol.

Hi again,

Glad you got your pix up; your plant looks OK to me. I think slight color differences btwn leaves is normal & no big deal. May also be a reaction to change of conditions. I glanced over your block of text again, don't see actual questions.

Multiflora is thinner leafed than many Hoyas & yes, thirstier than most Hoyas. I believe these benefit from pebble trays to help w/ ambient humidity. These must never be allowed to dry out completely, I've lost them that way. They're a pretty bloom which I don't recall being fragrant.

I can't really see the peduncle, it looks like your photo of it is head on. Yes, hard to photograph, I've had the same problem, best to show it in profile.

I'd put it on a pebble tray. Do this by adding a handful of pebbles into your OUTER ceramic pot. Then, when you water, water it 'til it spills out the bottom. Take it out & look so you can get an idea of how much water it takes to overflow some into the outer pot. Then wait a few minutes & dump out the excess. The pebble tray works by allowing the plant to absorb some additional moisture into its soil & roots as needed.

Hey

My main questions where about the leaves and the plants overall health and any extra information that anyone might have to help me grow the healthiest and best possible plant.

I actually have some aquarium rocks in the bottom of the ceramic pot already. Only to raise the level of the plastic pot at first. I can use them for the pebble tray also now that you've suggested it.

So with the pebble tray I dump the water out after a few minutes? But leave the wet rocks in the bottom which creates moisture? Is this the idea?

Here's another pic of the peduncle from the side. Hopefully a better view.

Yup, congrats, looks like a peduncle to me, Once those peduncles start budding up, just don't let it dry out.

No, w/ a pebble tray one does not dump out the excess water. It's left there for the benefit of the plant. The plant, sitting ON TOP OF the wet rocks can absorb more moisture as needed from down below.

AWSOME!

How long does it take to see flowers? There seems to be little change in the peduncle over the past 3 weeks. The only reference i have is the plant at work. Which I believe is some variety of carnosa. It seemed to always be flowing. But I also didn't pay as much attention to it as I do mine. Since iv been off work so much recently I seem to be staring at it willing it to grow. lol

I watered the plant with the pebble tray this evening. Thanks for the advice!

Do you have any recommendations on new hoyas? Iv been looking at new varieties but there are so many good ones. Also looking for a good website with good selections if you have any recommendations.