INSTRUCTIONS AND PROPHECIES OF THE Blessed MOTHER ALIPIA GOLOSEEVSKY, Kyiv...
Sometimes the aroma is felt during the day and differs from the night one, for example, hoya lacunosa smells like cloves during the day and incense at night, but all this is possible only if the plant receives the right care, under adverse conditions hoya cannot bloom.
Why does not bloom at home?
- How to make a plant bloom?
- The plant does not need big pot, in nature, hoyas are content with little, it’s not enough for them a large number humus.
- Top dressing with complex fertilizer can be carried out in spring and summer, and with frequent transplanting and changing the substrate, top dressing is not necessary.
- Watering the plants is reduced by autumn, and in winter it is not watered at all, sometimes you can sprinkle dusty leaves.
- Winter temperatures for hoya are very important, the plant is resting, +18 - + 20 degrees is enough, it is possible to lower the temperature to +12 - +15.
- In spring, the temperature regime is changed to a warmer one - +22 - +27 degrees.
- Plants are placed as close to the light as possible, avoiding direct sunlight.
- Watering, spraying and a warm shower will help you quickly get out of dormancy.
- You can resume feeding, but in moderation.
- Hoya pruning is not needed, only sanitary is possible. Flowers are formed on young shoots and shoots of two, three, four years of growth.
With the right care the plant can bloom in the third year of life, the entry into the flowering period also depends on the type of hoya - each species has its own growth force and the period of entry into the flowering period, the flowers, depending on the species, are varied in shape and color, but are necessarily collected in inflorescences from 10-20 flowers up to 50 and have a characteristic fleshy star.
When does it start to bloom?
Hoiki usually bloom in May-June, the flowering period of the inflorescence is about five days, but simultaneous flowering, to our pleasure, does not occur, flowering is delayed, and its duration depends on the size of the plant, the number of peduncles.
Faded inflorescences do not need to be cut off, flowers form on them again, and darkened flowers can be carefully removed.
Watering the plant in buds or flowers should be done carefully, and the shower is completely canceled, flowers and buds easily crumble if handled carelessly. They can also fall off when the direction of lighting changes, so do not move or twist the pot.
Watering can be replaced by spraying, the soil must be loosened if necessary.
If, in your opinion, the plant is weak, feed it with a complex fertilizer for indoor plants but not more than 2 times a month.
In the second half of summer, re-flowering is possible.
It must be remembered that hoya is an inhabitant of humid subtropical forests, and the higher the air temperature, the more moisture the plant needs.
Watering and spraying must be increased as the temperature rises; hoya will not tolerate dry, hot weather.
In the second half of September, you need to start plant preparation for winter holidays , reduce watering, do not fertilize, and then move the hoyas to the wintering room, these may be insulated balconies and loggias, rooms on the north side of the house, stop watering, regularly inspect the plants for pests and patiently wait for a new spring flowering.
Wax ivy or hoya there are more and more fans, the variety of species encourages collecting, flower growers are responsive and generous people, they exchange with pleasure, sell cheaply, or even simply give cuttings, leaves and young plants if there are too many of them. How nice to know that amazing plant, thanks to you, pleases someone else's soul.
A photo
Next you can see a photo of Hoya flowering: 
Or a bush of the family Asclepiadaceae (Lastovnevye). Homeland: southern regions of Burma, Central China, India and up to Australia. Plants live in the natural environment in light forests, on tree trunks or on the slopes of rocks. The name of the culture was given by the scientist R. Brown in honor of his botanist friend, who was a gardener in the greenhouse of the Duke of Northumberland and was engaged in the selection of exotics. His name was T. Hoy.
What does hoya look like and how does it bloom in its natural environment
In summer, hoya blooms with fragrant, porcelain-white, pinkish, yellow-greenish and other shades of bisexual flowers, collected in umbrella inflorescences. And botanical description flowers of the hoya plant, and numerous photos confirm that they have a star-shaped appearance, consist of petals and a central five-membered crown towering above them. The average diameter of flowers is from 1 to 2 cm, except for the majestic appearance (8 cm). While the hoya plant blooms, a pleasant perfume aroma prevails around the bush or creeper. Representatives of certain species are even able to secrete nectar, which is attractive to many insects. In its natural environment, the plant can reach 10 meters in length. Young shoots are immediately painted in a brown-violet color, and growing up, they acquire a rich green hue, then they gradually become woody. The foliage is fleshy, oval, with a pointed top. The average length of the leaves is from 5 to 15 cm, the width is from 3 to 8 cm. Both the color and the leaves are dense, have a matte appearance, which gives the visual impression that they are poured out of wax. Check out some types and varieties of hoya from the photo with official names to get a general impression of the plant before a detailed acquaintance:
Is it possible to keep hoya at home and the quality of wax ivy
Many cultivars are grown indoors. This plant has decorative qualities and is often used for landscaping offices and offices. Regarding the issue of growing hoya at home, there are a large number of legends and superstitions, many of which, oddly enough, contradict each other.
For example, according to one belief, this flower "expels" men from housing (husband, sons). According to other legends, culture is able to pacify resentment and envy. Third sources, on the question of whether it is possible to keep hoya or wax ivy at home, say that given plant- a source of happiness in the family, so the ideal place for its cultivation is the matrimonial bedroom. Which version to take into account is the individual decision of the gardener. But whatever the choice, it will not cancel the fact that the exotic is able to conquer with his beautiful color everyone - even the most demanding florist.
Popular types and varieties of houseplant hoya: photo, name and description
Today, approximately 200 species of the hoya plant are known. For growing indoors - the most popular among them:
noua bella(hoya is beautiful).
noua carnosa(hoya fleshy).
Much less often, the following types of this plant are cultivated at home:
Hoya imperialis(hoyu majestic).
Hoya longifolia(hoyu longleaf).
Hoya lacunosa(hoya concave)
Hoya publicalyx(hoyu fluffy-cup).
Hoya kerrii(Hoyu Kerry).
Hoya multiflora(hoyu multicolor).
The hoya species called beautiful is undersized branched, covered with small foliage (reaches a length of about 3 cm) and has hanging-type shoots (their length varies from 30 to 50 cm). The leaves have a fleshy structure, lanceolate-ovate shape, convex surface. The foliage grows very densely on the shoots. Flowers in appearance resemble small stars, the color of the petals of which is white, and the core is raspberry. The color is collected in umbrellas, each of which has from 7 to 9 "stars". Description of the type of hoya is beautiful, compare with the photo below:
This is an epiphyte plant; in nature, its habitual habitat is tree branches in tropical forests. In room conditions, it is grown as an ampelous culture.
Bush varieties of hoya and vines
The images show those that are most popular in home gardening.
A hoya flower of this kind, as majestic, is also a climbing vine. It is densely dotted with lanceolate-oval foliage, the length of which reaches 15 cm, and the width is up to 8 cm. The color of this plant is considered the largest among known species: the diameter of the flowers is 8 cm. The peduncles are long, they form flower umbrellas, in each of which contain from 8 to 10 smooth star-shaped flowers with rich red petals and a white central crown.
On the reverse side, the petals are decorated with an admixture of green or yellow. Hoya imperialis is widely known for its pleasant perfume smell. A description of the popular varieties of this type of hoya with photos and official names is presented below - study and choose a green "pet" that is most suitable for your greenhouse:
This is a weaving plant, the thin shoots of which contain a large amount of milky juice. Liana is densely dotted with foliage that has a lanceolate shape, smooth edges, rich green color, fleshy structure without visible veins. Each leaf is approximately 13 cm long and approximately 2 cm wide.
The surface is without pubescence, does not differ in shine. Fragrant flowers in an amount of 5 to 12 pieces are collected in a spherical umbrella. The diameter of each flower varies from 1.5 to 1.7 cm, there is pubescence on the surface. The color of the petals is white, the central crown is pale pink or pure white.
"Tova"- a hybrid with plain foliage, having a light green color.
"Eskimo"- a cultivar with leaves decorated with a marble pattern of a lighter shade.
Other varieties of indoor flower hoya: photo and description
The fluffy species is one of the most striking plants of this genus and is very often used by breeders to develop new hybrids. it photophilous plant with a curly stem, leathery foliage, on the surface of which there are silvery stripes and spotting. Fleecy flowers of 30 pieces are collected in inflorescences-umbrellas. The diameter of each flower is no more than 2 cm. Their colors are varied - from delicate pink to maroon. This type of hoya also has well-known hybrid varieties:
"Silver Pink"
"Silver Prince"
"Red Button"
"Dark Red"
"Philippine Black"
Chimera
"Leenie"
fresno beauty and etc.
The flowers are pubescent, ranging in diameter from 1 to 1.5 cm. Collected in umbrella inflorescences of 15-20 pieces. The color of the petals is determined by the amount of sunlight and can be pure white, yellow-lemon, pale pink. If you move the flower to another part of the room, the shade can change dramatically. A feature of the plant is the darkening of the flowers as they age due to the dark nectar released in them. You can compare the description of the Kerry hoya with the greenhouse flowers shown in the photo:
The multi-flowered species of the plant is a shrub that has lignified stems dotted with 12-centimeter leaves with wavy edges. In one inflorescence-umbrella, from 15 to 20 flowers are collected, which are painted in a white-yellow hue and exude lemon flavor. Distinctive feature plants - thermophilicity: if the temperature environment drops below +20 ̊С, it will shed both leaves and color. The bush needs to be sprayed in the mornings and evenings and watered abundantly. Look at the photo below, what varieties it has indoor flower hoya multiflora, and read their brief description:
Hoya multiflora Variegata endowed with foliage with a white border.
Hoya multiflora Speckles has spotted foliage and cream flowers.
Hoya multiflora Shooting Star is famous for its petaled flowers, which are shaped like a comet's tail.
This is not a complete list of species, varieties and varieties of plants that are cultivated by modern gardeners and are used to develop new hybrids that enchant with their unique flowers and an endless variety of perfume aromas.
How to care for a hoya at home
Caring for a hoya flower at home is generally not difficult and does not take much time, as the plant is considered non-capricious. For a green "pet", a well-lit location is suitable. The plant is tolerant of direct sunlight. Although caution does not hurt in this regard: burns can occur due to exposure to direct ultraviolet radiation on hoya. To prevent such a disastrous outcome, it is recommended to provide diffused light for the flower at noon by shading the window in one of the following ways:- Tracing paper.
- Tulle.
- Marley.
In the question of how to properly care for hoya at home, the temperature regime plays an important role. Temperature: in summer, the plant loves heat (+18 ... +23 ° С), in winter - a cooler atmosphere (+14 ... + 18 ° С).Many species can overwinter even at + 10 ° C, but the beautiful hoya is more thermophilic: if it is not provided with a warm winter, then it can completely shed its foliage. Humidity in general is not a significant factor in plant growth. But, as in the case of temperature, the type of hoya requires special conditions - the flower loves a humid environment, it grows better in it and blooms more profusely. In summer, during the growth of shoots, bushes or vines should be regularly sprayed with a spray bottle.
Proper care, organized at home for hoya wax ivy, implies that once every six months the plant must be bathed with complete immersion under water.To do this, fill the bath with warm water (from +30 to +40 ° C) and lower the green “pet” there (even at the stage before the buds appear!) In a flowerpot for 40 minutes. After this time, the shoots must be lifted and "hung" to dry, and the flowerpot with the rhizome should be left for another 1.5 hours. You can do it a little differently: just lower the pot under water heated to the temperature indicated above for 2 hours, and arrange a warm shower for the leaves. This procedure will help stimulate flowering.
Watering and fertilizing when caring for hoya (with video)
An important aspect of caring for a homemade hoya flower is watering: moderate in summer, even less in winter. A feature of the culture is the ability to tolerate moisture deficiency well. In the warm season, you need to water the plant as the soil dries out, but it’s still better not to let the earthen one dry out. In order for the liana or bush to please with abundant flowering next season, a minimum amount of liquid is required during the winter dormancy. If the soil is waterlogged, the plant may begin to drop both leaves and shoots. Water for irrigation should be used settled, soft.Top dressing: during the growth period - from March to September - once every 2 weeks. Hoya in the process of growing must be fertilized with mineral compounds.Ready mix "For blooming succulents" can be purchased at flower shop, but you can do it yourself at home, given the recommended ratio of components:
- 2% magnesium.
- 10% nitrogen.
- 11% phosphorus.
- 18% potassium.
Reproduction of hoya by apical and stem cuttings
There are three ways to propagate a hoya flower at home:- Apical or stem cuttings.
- Seeds.
- Sheets.
- Age.
- The size.
In terms of size, the rooting material should not be long. It is better to take cuttings, which have two nodes each, covering two pairs of leaves. If it is planned to propagate plant species with large foliage, then you can make an exception and take cuttings, keeping one node at a time.
How to cut hoya to properly root the plant
On the question of how to properly cut hoya, Special attention should be given to trimming the cuttings. The best place for the appearance of roots is considered to be the zone located under the very node. Therefore, under it you need to leave a couple of centimeters of the stem, cut off the rest. After the appearance of a new sprout from the sinus of the first node, you can cut off the second node and also root. Rooting is possible in one of two ways:- Immediately in the substrate (at soil temperature + 20 ... + 25 ° С).
- In water (at a temperature of + 22 °C).
- Mix in equal parts sphagnum moss (or peat), vermiculite (or perlite), fine expanded clay (or polystyrene).
- Combine fine expanded clay (1/5 part), perlite or vermiculite (1/5 part), planting soil (3/5 part).
Before rooting, for a 100% result, it is possible to process the cutting with Kornevin, but this is not necessary.
Planting homemade hoya cuttings and caring for the plant
Planting hoya with apical or stem cuttings is carried out as follows: the stalk is placed in a plastic bag filled with a slightly moistened substrate so that the lower node is covered with soil. The bag is then placed horizontally and after 10 days it will be possible to observe the appearance of roots.You can do otherwise by planting a cutting in a flowerpot. Drainage is laid at the bottom of the container, then a substrate, into which the cutting is deepened, as in the previous version. To maintain moisture, a transparent plastic bag is loosely put on the pot.After 14-21 days, a germinated cutting can be obtained, ready for planting in a permanent place of growth in the soil, prepared according to one of the previously described technologies. Rooting in water is carried out as follows. The container with the liquid is wrapped in foil on all sides, and holes for the cuttings are made in the top of the wrapper. Planting materials processed at will by Kornevin are lowered into the vessel so that the lower node is under water. A plastic bag is also put on the container loosely (for free air flow). Roots will appear after 14 days. It is necessary to transplant the cutting into the ground immediately, as the roots will become very fragile and can break off.
Reproduction of hoya seeds and leaves at home
As soon as the first shoots appear, you need to monitor the soil moisture: Do not flood, but do not let it dry out. The container with seedlings should be placed in a warm and well-lit place.To prevent the occurrence of fungal diseases, it is recommended to treat them with some preparation with copper in accordance with the instructions on the package. After 90 days, the seedlings will already have several pairs of leaves - from that moment on, they can be transplanted into separate flowerpots.
How to transplant hoya into a new pot
The "plus" of growing a crop is that it does not require frequent transplantation. It is carried out if necessary once every 1-3 years in the spring. Recommended substrate: flower soil mixture "For flowering succulents" or prepared independently according to one of the "recipes" discussed above.Usually, the plant itself signals that a transplant is needed: the root system protrudes from the drainage into the holes at the bottom of the flowerpot, the bush or vine does not grow, the leaves become drooping.Before transplanting home hoya, you need to choose the right new pot. If there is a goal to get abundant flowering, then the capacity should not be much larger than the one in which the culture grew before. If it is necessary to stimulate the growth of a bush or creeper, then the pot should be taken much more spacious than the previous one. Do not forget to lay drainage at the bottom (pebbles, broken shards, stones ranging in size from 1 to 1.5 cm, foam chips).
Red spider mites.
Shchitovki.
root nematodes.
If the presence of any insects on flowers, leaves, branches is noticed, it is necessary to treat the bush or liana with an insecticide (for example, Actellik). If indoor hoya flowers with fleshy and thickened foliage have been attacked by pests, you can simply wipe it with a cotton swab dipped in medical alcohol.
If the rhizome of the culture is affected by nematodes, it is also necessary to transplant it into a fresh steamed substrate and a new disinfected flowerpot.Among the diseases of room hoya diseases, the most common are:
Gray, black, root rot.
Spotting.
Powdery mildew.
If the soil is waterlogged, the room temperature is too low, the plant suffers from a fungus. It leads to rot. The presence of the disease is evidenced by spots - brown, gray - on the stems, leaves, buds, wilting of the plant.
To cure the affected culture, a soap-copper solution treatment can be used. If there is focal root rot, then you need to extract the rhizome with Bordeaux liquid or colloidal sulfur and transplant the vine or bush. In case of decay of most of the root system, the plant will have to be destroyed.Appearance white plaque on a flower indicates the spread of powdery mildew. Moisturizing the air in the room where the crop is grown, optimizing irrigation, and improving ventilation will help get rid of the disease.
Look at the photo of what a hoya flower affected by powdery mildew looks like in order to be able to recognize the disease in time:
How to revive and make hoya bloom at home
Many gardeners - both beginners and professionals - are faced with the phenomenon of massive leaf fall in a house flowering hoi plant. The reason for this may be an excess of moisture, hypothermia of the soil in winter or summer when watering. cold water, moving the flowerpot with the culture to another place in the room. To reanimate a flower, you need to eliminate irritating factors.
If the sheets are stained, this may indicate a lack of lighting or burns from direct sunlight. In this case, it is necessary to change the location of the flowerpot with a flower.
If the foliage has become too light, dried out, twisted, this is a clear sign that the plant needs to be shaded, as it dies under the scorching sun.
Due to insufficient lighting, incorrect wintering temperature, color may not appear on the crop at all. Effective Method how to quickly make hoya bloom at home - bathe it under a warm shower using the technology described earlier.
Advice! At the fleshy hoya, do not cut off the flower stalks: new inflorescences form on them next year. Do not move the flowerpot with the plant as soon as the buds appear on it, otherwise they may crumble, like all the foliage.Only with the right care mature plant will bloom profusely for a long period.
Hoya - a liana reaching a length of 10 m, belongs to the Lastovnevye family. The gardener Hoy was the first to master the plant in Europe, it was in honor of him that the name of the liana was given. It is also called wax ivy.
Curving stems have aerial roots. At a young age, the stem is flexible, becoming woody over time, so give the desired direction from the very beginning. Use special stands. The leaves are fleshy, shiny.
The plant blooms beautifully with fragrant flowers. Star-shaped corollas are collected in spherical inflorescences. Color can be white, cream, pink. The texture of the petals can be like fur. Even at home, it blooms profusely and for a long time. During flowering, the plant should in no case be moved to another place or turned - the buds will be reset and flowering will not occur this year.
Allergic reactions to flower pollen are possible.
Hoya plant care
Site selection and lighting
The plant is shade-tolerant, but will bloom only in bright ambient light. The best place there will be western or eastern window sills. For the winter, if desired, move to the south window. When placed on a north window, additional lighting will be required.
Air temperature
The plant normally tolerates room temperature, but feels best at an air temperature of about 18 ° C. Take it out in the summer Fresh air protected from direct sunlight. To get beautiful flowering in the period November-February, keep at a temperature of 15-17 ° C.
Watering
Water moderately in summer, sparingly in winter, especially if wintering occurs in cool weather. Spray the plant regularly, wipe the leaves with a damp sponge. Bathe twice a year in warm bath with full immersion for 30-40 min. Then dry the plant and return to the place of growth.
top dressing
In the period March-September, it is necessary to apply mineral fertilizers every 3 weeks. The mixture should be of the following concentration: phosphorus - 11%, nitrogen - 10%, magnesium - 2%, Potassium - 18%.
pruning
Flower shoots (those on which flowers appeared), even after flowering, should never be cut off. Next year, flower stalks will appear on the same shoots, and if they are cut off, a new flowering will have to wait a very long time.
Cut off the remaining shoots as a last resort - it is better to wrap them around the support, remove only shoots that are too long.
Transfer
Young plants should be transplanted annually, adults - once every 2-3 years. It's best to do it in early spring. Transfer together with an earthen clod into a container of a slightly larger diameter. Suitable soil for succulents. You can prepare a soil mixture from 2 parts of nutrient soil with the addition of peat, expanded clay, perlite. Will grow in hydroponics.
Diseases, pests, other difficulties in caring for hoya
Powdery mildew affects the plant from waterlogging the soil. It is necessary to stop watering, carry out a fungicide treatment, then restore watering and adjust it.
Scale insects are possible pests of hoya. Moisten a cotton pad with soapy water, remove pests mechanically and treat with an insecticide.
Problems when growing hoya at home:
- If you disturb the plant during flowering (change position, open the window, make a sharp temperature drop), the buds will fall off.
- The causes of spots on the leaves can be: low light, direct sunlight, an excess of fertilizers, watering with cold water.
- The plant does not bloom if the lighting is poor, the soil is depleted, or wintering was warm.
- Leaves fall from very dry air.
- Under the influence of direct sunlight or low air temperatures, the leaves curl and dry.
- The plant can drop flower buds if watered incorrectly or if the air temperature is very high.
- With a lack of nitrogen in the soil, the leaves turn pale, growth rates slow down.
Why hoya does not bloom
There are several reasons:
- Trimming of flower lashes was carried out
- Wintering in a warm room without creating rest conditions (you need coolness and rare watering)
- Excess nutrients (frequent top dressing)
Propagation of hoya cuttings
- the most common method of breeding hoya.
- In spring or autumn, cut cuttings from last year's shoots. They must contain at least 2 pairs of leaves.
- Make a cut a few centimeters below the leaf node.
- Hold the cuttings in root solution for a day to stimulate root formation.
- Rooting can occur in water, sand, universal substrate.
- It is necessary to ensure the air temperature at 20 ° C and maintain high humidity. This can be done by covering the cutting with a transparent bag or bottle.
- The rooting process will take about 1 month.
- Then plant 2-3 plants in one pot.
- To stimulate flowering, you should pinch the tops of the shoots.
- Flowering will occur around the 4th year.
Be patient: let the young plants develop a powerful root system that completely wraps around the cup. Then it will be easy to remove the plant along with the undisturbed earthen clod and transfer it to a permanent pot.
Propagation by stem cuttings
Stem layering allows you to get flowering in the same year.
- On the shoot in the internodes, make a small incision, wrap it with wet moss, fix it with foil, tape or twine.
- The moss must be constantly wet. Over time, roots will appear at the incision site.
- Separate the cuttings from the mother plant when young shoots appear and plant separately.
Types and varieties of hoya with photos and names
Hoya Kerri Hoya Kerrii
Shoots reach a length of about 2 m. The leaves are large, leathery, in the shape of an inverted heart. The length and width are 15 cm, painted in bright green. Umbrella inflorescences consist of numerous white flowers, the middle is dark. Liana grows slowly, retains flexibility. There is a form with cream-colored leaves.
Hoya fleshy Hoya carnosa
Liana up to 1 m long. The fleshy leaves are painted dark green, shiny, oblong in shape, with a pointed apex. An evergreen plant forms a dense bush. Umbrella inflorescences are located on short pedicels. They consist of small flowers in the form of stars. The middle is a crown of a red hue, the petals are white.
Hoya beautiful Hoya bella
Dwarf plant. The oval-shaped leaves are pulled out by 3 cm, the tops are pointed. Numerous flowers have a crimson hue.
Hoya majestic Hoya imperialis
Curly with large leaves reaching a length of 20 cm. The base of the leaf plate is rounded, the tops are pointed. Umbrella inflorescences consist of pink-red flowers, the crown is pubescent.
Hoya multiflora Hoya multiflora
Compact plant with leaves about 14 cm long. They are thin, the veins stand out. The flowers are yellow-white, the outer part is slightly bent, collected in an inflorescence of 40 pcs. It has a lemon aroma.
Hoya Australian or southern Hoya australis
Liana, reaching a length of up to 10 m. Leaf plates are oblong, glossy, have a crimson hue. Small flowers are painted white, exude a spicy aroma.
Varieties:
- Trail - has the smallest flowers among Australian varieties;
- Forester et Liddle - cream flowers;
- Bailey Hill - leaves are rounded, yellowish, flowers are creamy white with red spots;
- Tonga - has the largest flowers among Australian varieties;
- Paxtoni, Paxtoni Variegata - have variegated leaves.
Hoya longifolia
Weaving liana. The shoots are thin, the leaves are oval, oblong. Umbrella inflorescence consists of 15-20 corollas exuding perfume aroma.
Hoya lacunosa Hoya lacunosa photo
Ampelous plant. The leaves are bent, in the middle there is a depression. Shoots have a reddish tint. Cream-colored flowers bloom in May and please only 5 days. In the daytime, they exude the aroma of cloves, in the evening and at night - incense.
Hoya blunted Hoya retusa
The leaves are like pine needles. When grown indoors, the vine reaches a length of about 3 m. The inflorescence consists of 1-3 rather large white flowers with a red crown. The aroma is almost non-existent.
Hoya fluffy cup Hoya pubicalyx
The curly stem is covered with green leaves with stripes, spots of a silvery hue. Umbrella inflorescence consists of about 40 flowers. The color scheme is diverse: from soft pink tones to burgundy black. They exude a perfume aroma that intensifies in the evening.
Many varieties of this species have been bred: Philippine Black, Royal Hawaiian Purple, Silver Prince, Leenie, Dark Red, Chimera, Fresno Beauty, Silver Pink, Red Button, etc.
Hoya miniature Hoya compacta
Hoya compacta grade Hoya compacta ‘Hindu rope’ photo
Compact liana. Feature - the stem is almost invisible under twisted, curled leaves. Pale pink flowers gather in a racemose inflorescence, exude a honey-coffee aroma.
Hoya coin-shaped or round-leaved Hoya nummularioides
Compact form with attractive rounded leaves and medium-sized flowers.
Hoya: signs and superstitions
It is believed that the energy of the plant drives out sons and husbands from the house. In addition, financial problems are possible. According to another version, hoya, on the contrary, helps to maintain family happiness, pacifies envy.
In fact, the plant is harmless and very popular in home cultivation.
Hoya is an evergreen tropical vine belonging to the Swallow family. In the wild, it is found in southern and eastern regions Asia, as well as in Australia and the islands of Polynesia. More than 200 species of this plant have been well studied and described.
Hoya develops well in normal room conditions with good lighting and average temperature readings. For a long time pleases with the beauty of flowering and sweet fragrance. It has a beneficial effect on the home atmosphere, purifying the air from harmful impurities.
Hoya species and varieties photo
- an evergreen liana, in nature reaching up to 10 m. It is covered with long green leaves with silvery spots. It has inflorescences in the form of a hemisphere, consisting of 20 pink-cream flowers similar to double five-pointed stars. Exudes a strong honey smell. Needs light, loose soil and timely watering.
- This plant has long stems and leaves that look like green hearts. Starts hemispherical inflorescences of 15 star-shaped flowers. The coloring is white, yellow, pink, and in the center there is a red corolla. Growing this species, you need to provide it with a bright place and a room temperature of + 25 ° C.
- an evergreen thin liana, from which many shoots grow. Leaflets are rhomboid elongated. Inflorescences consist of seven star-shaped flowers, united in an umbrella. This plant does not like large pots. It is often planted in small hanging planters. Needs light and watering three times a week. The water temperature should be several degrees above room temperature.
- consists of curly stems one and a half millimeters thick. Overgrown with fleshy leaves with silvery patches. It has umbellate inflorescences of 15 double white flowers. It exudes a pungent odor reminiscent of the aroma of tulips. The plant can withstand temperatures down to +10 °C. It is necessary to water with warm water after drying of the top soil.
- weaving vine with fleshy leaves, on which silver blotches appear. It has umbellate inflorescences of 20 double flowers with five faces. The smell of the flowers is pleasant and sweet. The plant is grown in hanging pots with loose soil. He likes a lot of light, so it is recommended to put it next to the window.
Branched species with dense vegetation. The foliage is green, elongated, turns red on sunlight. It blooms with umbellate inflorescences of a golden color. Flowers are small in the form of five-pointed stars - in one umbrella they can grow from 30 to 50 pieces. They give off a faint scent of perfume. Likes frequent watering and moist air.
- consists of branched vines, which are overgrown with dense foliage. All leaves have a curved, twisted shape and variegated colors with a glossy sheen. The flowers are white-pink, united in inflorescences in the form of a hemisphere. It grows in any soil and does not need regular watering. Blooms well in tight pots.
- this variety has weaving vines of a dark purple hue with dense vegetation. Leaves in the center can be painted yellow or reddish, and green at the edges. Inflorescences after blooming buds resemble a hemisphere. Lilac flowers with a dark corolla. Inflorescences bloom and delight with beauty throughout the year.
Plants for growing in hanging pots. It consists of many thin lashes, on which knots of long and narrow leaves grow. Lets inflorescences of two or three white flowers, but more often the buds are single. They emit a very faint and almost imperceptible smell. He likes the soil to be always moist, but not wet.
A plant with long, pointed leaves, which are dotted with silvery patches. These spots turn red in direct sunlight. It has inflorescences consisting of 20 flowers. They are red and white or pink. They emit a faint but sweet smell.
- consists of thin vines, on which variegated rounded leaves grow. Starts inflorescences of 20-30 flowers of light pink color. The central part of the flowers is decorated with dark purple corollas, from which nectar is released. Exudes a sweet honey scent.
- a plant with big leaves and stiff, straight stem. Grows fast and blooms regularly. Has inflorescences of 15 white-yellow flowers unusual shape. They resemble arrowheads or small rockets. Grows well in large pots with a drainage layer. Prefers to be in a semi-shaded place.
- a plant with long and fleshy leaves, the surface of which is painted with silvery spots. Starts umbrella inflorescences, consisting of 30 flowers. There are varieties with gray-black and pink buds. The plant develops well at a temperature not higher than +25 ° C. You need to water after the soil dries out.
- intended for hanging pots. Consists of long hanging vines, which are covered with narrow leaves. Starts inflorescences of 12 flowers of a pale white hue. Grows well in universal soil with added peat. The plant is moisture-loving, so you need to water often.
A plant with a compact form and long leaves. Starts inflorescences of 25 fluffy flowers. The color of the buds is red with a dark corolla, from which nectar drips. It develops quickly in lighted places with abundant watering. Likes loose soils with drainage.
A variety with flexible and branched vines, which are covered with dense foliage. These leaves have a pleasing color to the eye. In the central part they are green, and at the edges they are yellow-cream. Inflorescences grow on the stalks, consisting of 25 light pink flowers. The plant loves loose soil, moderate watering and good lighting.
- has thin and curly stems with long and fleshy leaves. Lets out inflorescences in the form of an umbrella, which consist of 10-30 flowers. The color of the petals varies from white-cream to light pink. They bloom for ten days, then new buds appear in their place. It develops well at an air temperature of +25 ° C. Likes regular watering, but without waterlogging.
- a plant with thin vines and large decorative leaves. Each sheet has a unique pattern. The glossy surface is variegated or dotted with yellow-green spots. Inflorescences are umbellate, consisting of 10-25 flowers of a white-violet hue. Prefers to grow at +18 °C, but adapts well to higher temperatures.
A plant with powerful vines and fleshy leaves that have a decorative color. Their surface is yellow-green, and the edges are dark green and vice versa. In direct sunlight, they acquire a purple hue. Inflorescences after blooming buds take the form of a hemisphere, consist of 25-35 white flowers.
- consists of thin hanging vines and long leaves with a variegated surface. Once under the direct rays of the sun, the leaves turn pink. Flowers bloom double with a pink hue and a yellow-purple corolla. They are united in umbellate inflorescences of 15-20 buds. Likes to be in bright light in the morning. You need to water 2-3 times a week.
- a plant with strong stems on which large and fleshy leaves grow. They are oval, on the surface there are patterns resembling the pattern of a turtle shell. Lets out umbrella inflorescences, consisting of 20 flowers of a white shade. Needs light in the morning and frequent watering. The content temperature can vary from +18 °С to +35 °С.
- consists of thin weaving vines with fleshy leaves. The leaves have ribbed edges and bumps on the surface, while the color is variegated. The plant produces umbrella-shaped inflorescences, which consist of 6-15 white flowers. Likes frequent watering and moderate light without direct sunlight.
Hoya home care
The flower is easy to grow at home. To do this, you need to provide the plant with a small hanging pot and standard care. Hoya, like any other home plant, needs good lighting, timely watering and the right temperature.
Hoya is a light-loving plant, so it must be placed in a bright place. It can be a well-lit room or a window sill on the east or west side. Avoid direct sunlight, which can cause the foliage to turn yellow and fall off.
Due to its tropical origin, the flower loves warmth. In winter and summer time ideal condition for the development of the plant is the temperature from +15 °C to + 25 °C. But the flower can easily adapt to lower or higher heat readings.
Stapelia is also a member of the Lastovnevye family. It is grown during home care without much hassle, if all the rules of agricultural technology are followed. You can find all the necessary recommendations for growing and caring for this wonderful plant in this article.
Watering hoya
Watering should be given special attention. Try to moisten the soil in a timely manner, avoiding waterlogging or drying out.
If moisture has accumulated on the tray cup, remove it. In summer, it is recommended to water twice a week, and once in winter. For irrigation, use warm and settled water.
soil for hoya
Hoya is able to develop in any soil, but in fertile soil this process will be faster. Standard soil mixtures for houseplants or for palm trees sold in stores are suitable.
If you want to prepare the soil yourself, use leafy soil, turf, humus and sand. Mix these ingredients well in a ratio of 3:2:2:1. You can also add tree bark to the soil, which will provide good breathability.
Hoya transplant at home
The flower needs to be replanted every 3 years. This procedure is carried out in April. To transplant a plant from one pot to another, use the transfer method. After that, you only need to add soil.
If you plan to completely replace the soil, clear the root system of the old earth. Remove dried or rotten roots. Then place the flower in a new pot, carefully filling it with soil.
Hoya pot
Most often, hanging pots are chosen for planting or transplanting. They can be plastic, ceramic or wicker.
If you want your plant to grow well, choose spacious pots. For getting abundant flowering use small pots.
Hoya fertilizers
In order for the hoya to develop quickly and bloom profusely, it needs to be fed regularly. Do this every month, starting in the spring and ending in the fall. AT winter time do not feed.
As a top dressing, use long-acting fertilizer Osmokot - once a month. Also spray the plant with liquid humus, which contains a high content of trace elements - twice a month.
Hoya pruning
Hoya cannot be cut or broken off, especially flower stalks - stems on which inflorescences appear.
Even after the end of the flowering period, they do not need to be removed, because old flower stalks can still produce new inflorescences. Ordinary shoots also do not break off, but put supports for them so that they trudge along them.
hoya bloom
The plant starts flowers two years after rooting or earlier. Flowering begins in June and ends in July, then repeats in the fall. Flowers look like five-pointed, fluffy stars with a corolla. They are combined into inflorescences resembling an umbrella or a hemisphere.
The buds come in various shades: white, red, gray, pink, yellow, and also mixed. They secrete nectar, which has a honey smell. If there are several species in the room, then it is filled with a pleasant fragrance.
Hoya in winter
AT winter period hoya needs to provide a lower temperature in the room than in summer. The recommended maintenance temperature is not more than +15 °С.
If the plant is kept warm in winter, few inflorescences will appear in summer.
Reproduction of hoya seeds
Seed material should not be older than one year. Dry the purchased seeds and plant them in loose soil. In order for the soil to absorb moisture well, mix pieces of artificial fabrics into it - felt or burlap. Seedlings will sprout in seven days.
During this period, waterlogging or drying of the soil should not be allowed. Seedlings should be kept in a warm room with good lighting. After three months, when the sprouts get stronger, they can be transplanted into pots.
Hoya propagation by cuttings
Cut short cuttings, which should contain 2-3 leaves and a few nodes. Place them in a jar wrapped in foil to protect from light. Fill with water with a temperature of +22 °C to +25 °C.
Place the cuttings in a shady and warm place. To create greenhouse conditions, the cuttings can be covered with foil. In this state, they will stand for two weeks and take root from the knots. Then transplant them into pots with soil.
Hoya leaf reproduction
This is the longest and hard way will grow a flower. Not all leaves, having started roots, become a full-fledged plant. For this method, you will need a root growth stimulator, chemical hormones and light, loose soil.
Wet the leaf stalk with stimulant and plant in a pot with moist soil at a 45° angle. After a month, the roots will begin to sprout. During this period, the leaf must be given a hormone for the development of shoots - heteroauxin. Apply a few drops to the base of the stem and a shoot will appear in a week.
Hoya diseases
Hoya does not bloom - the reason for this frequent phenomenon may be a lack of light, high indoor air temperature during wintering, a large pot size, frequent watering, especially in winter.
To make the plant bloom, put it near a window or make artificial lighting. In winter, transfer the flower to a cool room where the temperature is not higher than +15 ° C. Transplant the hoya into a small pot with a diameter of no more than 20 cm. After watering, let the soil dry completely.
Leaves turn yellow - this is affected by a lack or excess of illumination. Some varieties are badly affected by direct sunlight, which burns the foliage. Also, the dampness of the soil affects the yellowing of the leaves.
It will be possible to solve the problem by rearranging the flower in a semi-shaded place. If your variety likes a lot of light, put it in a bright room. In summer, water the plant no more than twice a week, and once in winter.
- if new leaves or shoots do not appear on your flower for a long time, check and eliminate the following reasons: the room is too dark, there is not enough nitrogen fertilizer, the pot is very cramped, the flower stalks are cut off.
It is necessary to feed the flower twice a month with fertilizers for indoor plants. For varieties with fleshy leaves, you need to reduce the dose by half. Also transplant the hoya into a larger pot and hang it in a bright spot near an east or west window.
soft leaves
Excess moisture and fertilizer. Both of these factors adversely affect the root system. A lot of fertilizer burns the roots, and dampness suffocates the roots and they rot. Without roots, the plant ceases to receive moisture and nutrients. As a result, the leaves become dehydrated, becoming like a rag.
To solve this problem, reduce the amount of fertilizing by half or stop fertilizing temporarily. Also keep an eye on the soil moisture - it should always dry out after the next watering.
Spots on the leaves - an infectious disease caused by a fungus or viruses. Fungal spots are easy to distinguish from viral ones. To do this, rub the sheet. If the stain has worn off, then it was a fungal attack. If it is visible to the eye that the stain has eaten into the leaf, then this is viral necrosis, due to which the cellular tissues of the leaf die.
These spots are the result of the vital activity of microorganisms that feed on cell sap. Therefore, they can be killed if antibiotics or fungicidal preparations are used.
Hoya pests
Shchitovki – small insects that feed on plant sap. They stick to the foliage or stem, resembling brown or red cocoons. As a result of the actions of pests, the leaves turn yellow and fall off, and the stems develop incorrectly. Insecticides will help to cope with scale insects.
Healing properties of hoya
This flower not only decorates, but also heals. It calms the nervous system, improves mood, relieves headaches, helps with skin diseases and heals festering wounds. Leaves are used to treat all these diseases.
Headaches are treated by putting a leaf to the temple. Skin problems are solved by grinding the leaves to a gruel, which is applied to the damaged area and wrapped with a bandage.
Side effects: The smell emitted by flowers can cause a severe headache. Therefore, people with chronic migraines should avoid this herb. The leaves also cause dermatitis in allergy sufferers.
cooking recipes
Treatment of purulent wounds: grind three leaves of the plant and two cups of oatmeal. Then add water and mix until slurry. Lubricate the wounds with the resulting ointment for ten minutes, then rinse off. Repeat the procedure three times a day for two weeks.
Treatment of boils - crush the leaf of the plant and apply to the inflamed area. Then wrap with a bandage. Change the bandage twice a day. After the condition improves, the number of dressings can be reduced.
Delicately scented, beautiful waxy starflowers adorn long, curly shoots with fleshy green leaves. This is a hoya, home care for her is simple. The article describes the secrets of growing and varieties of a flower, watering features for abundant flowering and other tricks that will help you grow a beautiful, abundantly flowering plant.
The stem length of this climbing plant can reach ten meters. Decorative hoya due to long flowering. Young shoots stand out against the background of green foliage with a brown-violet color. Flowers are collected in large umbrellas and smell pleasant. In most varieties, oval leaves are quite large - up to 8 cm long and up to 5 cm wide. But there are also miniature plants such as hoya bella.
In nature, there are more than 50 species of this flower. Some of them are grown in greenhouses and houses.
The most famous types of hoya:
- fleshy;
- beautiful;
- imperial;
- heterogeneous;
- linear.
Fleshy hoya wax ivy is a picky, climbing succulent with dense leaves that blooms continuously from early spring to late autumn. This species has many varieties, among which there are plants with multi-colored leaves - green with a cream-colored border or with a yellowish center.
Basic Growing Requirements
Hoya is a photophilous plant. When grown indoors, it blooms profusely only on the southern windows. However, on sunny, summer days, the plant must be shaded so that burns do not remain on the leaves.
The more light there is for the hoya, the faster it will bloom. If buds appear, it cannot be rearranged.
She does not like drafts, fluctuations in air temperature and strong cooling; at a room temperature below + 10 ° C, she may die.
- Hoya loves light, well-drained, fertile soil.
- For normal growth of shoots and flowering, regular fertilizing is necessary.
- The soil in the pot should be moist, drying out before the next watering.
- Hoya will benefit from a warm shower and regular spraying.
Special requirements include the selectivity of some plant species to soil acidity and air temperature. There are hoyas that cannot grow normally if the room is less than +20°C.
Home Care
When choosing a plant for a room, you need to consider its size. Some hoyas grow quite large - these are real tree vines. Other types are compact and will not take up much space on the windowsill.
The plant can be grown as an ampelous plant by hanging the pot high, or establish a support by wrapping the stem around it. The younger the plant, the more flexible its stems, with age the shoots become woody, and can break when tied to a support.
There are no special problems in caring for hoya. All efforts pay off with beautiful flowering, which, with proper maintenance, can be quite long.
Content features depending on the season
Ivy is able to bloom in winter. If the grower wants to enjoy such a spectacle, then the plant begins to be prepared from September. The pot is placed in a bright, cool place and watering is reduced. It is best to place the flower on the eastern windowsill. In December and January, the flower is almost not watered - drought stimulates flowering. During this period, the room temperature should be around 15°C.
Some varieties do not like cool air, for example, hoya multiflora drops flowers and leaves when the temperature drops below +20 ° C.
Usually, the hoya uses winter as a dormant time, it benefits from reduced watering and no fertilizer. Most often it blooms in spring and summer. During this period, the plant needs regular watering, spraying, fertilizing and good lighting.
Watering hoya
In summer and spring, during the intensive growth of hoya, it is plentifully watered and sprayed. In autumn and winter, spraying is stopped, and watering is reduced. Water the plant as the earthen clod dries with settled, warm water.
To stimulate flowering, watering in the summer is done by soaking in warm water for 1-2 hours. To do this, put a flower pot in a large plastic bucket. From the shower, water the hoya from above with water at a temperature of about 30–35 ° C. When the water in the bucket reaches the top of the pot, barely covering the ground, turn off the faucet. After 1 hour, the plant can be removed from the bucket and put in its original place in the room.
Soil composition and pot selection
Hoya doesn't like big ones flower pots. In small ones, on the contrary, it grows very quickly. In its natural habitat, this plant leads an epiphytic lifestyle, settles in the crown of large trees or on rocks, where there is very little nutrient medium. Therefore, when choosing a pot, you need to give preference to small containers, with well-permeable soil for water and air.
The material from which the pot is made does not really matter, plastic, clay or wood will do. The substrate for planting should be loose. They independently prepare a mixture of peat, perlite, coconut fiber and tree bark. For nutrition, add a little leaf humus. Most hoya species prefer neutral or slightly acidic soil. But there are varieties that require a high content of limestone, for example, H. curtsii, H. serpens.
Fertilization
The fertile substrate in which the plant is planted is already a good fertilizer. But after a year of cultivation, hoya begins to lack the main nutrients- nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. This can be expressed outwardly by a slowdown in growth and a change in the appearance of the leaves.
- With a lack of nitrogen, the leaves become pale green or yellow, and then fall off.
- Phosphorus deficiency is expressed by reddening of the veins of the leaf or its edges and tops.
- With a deficiency of potassium, the edges of the leaf plate dry out and curl.
In the warm season, hoya is fed during watering once every two weeks with a complex fertilizer for flowering houseplants. The ratio of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus in it should be the same. If signs of a lack of an element are noticed, you can find top dressing with its predominance.
Landing and transplant
Hoya does not like frequent transplants. If necessary, you can do a transplant once every 2 or 3 years.
Since this plant easily forms aerial roots, you can plant it very simply. A long shoot of an adult plant is placed in a pot of earth and pinned with wire. When the shoot gives roots, it is cut off from the mother plant.
When transplanting into fresh soil, the new pot should not be much larger than the previous one, the hoya will not bloom until its roots fill the entire space of the earthy coma.
Be sure to put good drainage at the bottom of the pot to drain water after watering. The land should be well-drained and fertile, you can use a mixture for succulents.
Reproduction features
The plant is propagated by seeds, layering or cuttings. For cuttings, branches of the last year are used, on which there should be 2 or 3 nodes. You can root them in water or a substrate. Hoya kerri, with heart-shaped leaves, takes root well from leafy cuttings.
Several branches are planted in one pot so that the plant looks more decorative during flowering.
- In cut cuttings, the two lower leaves are cut off.
- Rinse under running water to wash off the sticky juice that stands out.
- Dipped in Kornevin powder.
- Then they are planted in perlite or vermiculite - a moisture-intensive substrate in which the cuttings quickly sprout roots.
- After planting, they arrange a mini-greenhouse, covering the flower pot with seedlings with a plastic bag. Put in a bright and warm place.
The first roots will appear within two or three weeks. If you plant a plant in a transparent plastic cup, it will be visible. Rooted hoya is transplanted into a small pot.
Plant diseases and pests
The hoya flower loves moisture, but with poor drainage in a pot and heavy watering, the root system can rot. If the plant is not transplanted into another container and fresh soil in time, it will die.
Hoyas suffer from insect pests:
- scale insects;
- whiteflies;
- mealybug;
When the first signs of damage are found, the plant is treated with an insecticide. If a spider mite has settled on the leaves, treatment with acaricide or garlic infusion will help.
Why does the hoya not bloom, the leaves turn yellow?
With improper cultivation of hoya, difficulties may arise - the leaves will turn yellow, curl and fall off.
There are several reasons for this:
- cold air in the room;
- excess sun;
- lack of moisture or excessive watering;
- dry air content environment;
- poor drainage;
- cold water for irrigation;
- lack of nitrogen in the soil.
Some flower growers, in order to achieve the laying of inflorescences, place a pot of hoya several times in spring or early summer in warm water with a temperature of 30–35 ° C and water it 2 or 3 times a week with settled warm water.
For flowering, the plant needs the following conditions:
- good lighting;
- age 2–3 years;
- cramped pot;
- shoots not less than 30 cm long;
- fertilizing with phosphate fertilizers.
In winter, watering is reduced and the hoya is kept in a bright place with a temperature of 15 ° C. It blooms on old flower stalks, so they can not be cut off. When the plant blooms, they stop fertilizing it and try not to turn the pot so that the buds do not fall off.
