(image credits, IG: bobkat_roots4you) Hoya is a genus of 200 to 300 varieties most commonly found in the tropical forests of south and south-east Asia according to the University of Florida. The Hoya Krohniana species is from the Phillipines. For those who are familiar with Hoya Lacunosa, Krohniana is a close cousin. Lacunosa and Krohniana …
Plant Care
(image credits, IG: lesucculente) One of the most desirable houseplants and one that makes a classic gift choice for Valentine’s day is the Hoya kerrii. It’s also known as the Valentine hoya, or the sweetheart plant due to its heart-shaped leaves. Hoya kerri Care To care for Hoya kerri use a substrate mix using 50% …
(image credits, IG: plantoxylem) The Burle Marx Fantasy is a striking slow-growing plant from the Philodendron genus with green-grey veined leaves. Despite being a rare houseplant, this species is considered easy to grow. It requires a rich, fertile peat-based soil mix. It thrives in low levels of bright, filtered sunlight. As an indoor plant, it …
(image credits, IG: philodendreams) I was first introduced to Macodes petola by my nursery guy who told me to “be brave” and purchase a specimen! I was under the impression that Macodes petola care was very complicated and there wasn’t that much information amongst my (indoor)-gardening friends on jewel orchids in general. However, I was …
Hoya hoarders are always looking for new Hoyas with unique features. Hoya Affinis, or the Red Wax plant, is an extremely gorgeous plant with red flowers. The typical star-shaped flowers in red with lush green foliage make this a very bright and pleasing houseplant. This robust plant is native only to the Solomon Islands, Oceania. …
If you like huge leaf Hoyas, I would like to introduce you to Hoya Glabra (pronounced as GLAY-bruh). It’s one of the giant Hoya that has lush green leaves. This one also belongs to the tender perennial section of houseplants, and it’s a tropical species. The scientific name for this Hoya is Hoya Glabra Schlechter, which …
If you are intrigued by Hoya plants, get ready I have another beautiful species for you. Hoya Incrassata is commonly known as Wax flower, Wax plant, or Wax vine. With its showy flowers, Hoya Incrassata is a great ornamental plant for gardeners who are obsessed with Hoyas. This fragrant plant looks wonderful in small gardens, …
Hoya Heuschkeliana is native to the Philippines. It is a beautiful succulent with stunning waxy green leaves. The flowers of Hoya Heuschkeliana are of a variety of colors ranging from pink to yellow. It can be grown anywhere indoors in hanging baskets or outdoor on your lawn. The Latin name for this plant is Hoya …
Peperomia caperata has grown to become one of the most popular varieties of Peperomia in home gardens. The reason is obvious if you look at the plant – it’s a tiny little stunner. The leaves are small and heart-shaped with a heavily corrugated texture because of being deep veined. It is referred to as a …
Hoya Pubera is also commonly known as Hoya Picta. Its origins can be traced back to some beautiful plantations in European and Asian countries, like the Indonesian valleys. This species also thrives in tropical and sub-tropical rain forests. It is a delightful member of the Apocynaceae family of plants that got its name from Greek …