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Hoya: how does reproduction occur?

Hoya, propagated by layering, seeds and cuttings, is a common houseplant. Most often found in homes is Hoya fleshy. Its shoots can reach up to 7 meters in length. The plant is called wax ivy. It belongs to the evergreen type of vines. More than 200 varieties are known. Flowers can be found wild in Australia, China and India.

Hoya is a flowering plant that belongs to the evergreen type of vines.

Hoya propagates using layering, seeds and cuttings. The most commonly used method is cuttings, but other methods also produce a healthy plant.

Propagation by seeds

A mature hoya plant can produce seeds that can be planted.

Hoya seeds are very rare, so they are a real treasure for gardeners. When the seeds are ripe and slightly dried, they can be collected. It is advisable to plant the seeds already in the same year. The substrate must be loose. It must be composed of an earthen mixture and sphagnum moss, which should be thoroughly crushed. In just a week you will be able to see shoots. As soon as the plant begins to sprout, you need to make sure that the soil does not dry out, but it should not be excessively wet. It is recommended to keep the container with seedlings in a warm place. Seedlings need light. As a preventive measure against fungus, you need to spray the seedlings with Bordeaux mixture.

You can use any product that contains copper for this, but use must be carried out strictly according to the instructions for the product. After about 2.5-3 months, the seedlings will have several leaves. During this period, they need to be seated in individual containers. This method has a certain problem. It is practically impossible to get hoya seeds from a home plant, but small plants are already sold in stores, but the seeds are very difficult to find.

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Reproduction by layering from the stem

As a result of this, propagation is most often carried out by layering from the stem or cuttings. If you use the stem layering method, this will allow you to have a flowering plant already in the year in which the plant was planted. To propagate using this method, a small incision is made on the old flower (more precisely on its shoot). Next, you need to cover the shoot with moss and make sure it is always moist. Then everything needs to be covered with polyethylene.

As soon as the roots begin to form, the shoot along with the root must be completely cut off and then planted in a pot. Part of the stem can be laid out in the soil of a new container and secured near the surface. Additionally, everything is covered with moss, which should be damp. When the hoya, which was propagated through layering, has completely taken root, it can be separated from the mother flower. By the way, for propagation it is better to select only adult plants that have already bloomed at least once.

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Propagation by cuttings

Hoya cuttings are transplanted after the root system and several leaves have formed.

In order to propagate by cuttings, you need to choose cuttings that have at least 2 pairs of leaves. The incision itself is made between the nodes. You can root the shoot in water. A mixture based on sand and peat is suitable (for 2 parts peat you will need 1 part sand raw material). You can even use regular sand, but it must always be damp. Within a month, small roots will appear. The temperature should be at least 20 degrees. It is best to carry out this procedure in spring or autumn, although rooting can occur in any season. The roots themselves do not appear on the nodes themselves, but between them, so the cut should not be under the node, but slightly below it, so that there is room for root germination. When the cuttings have already taken root, they need to be transplanted into containers whose diameter should be at least 9 cm.

It is allowed to plant several cuttings at once in one container. For planting, it is better to make a special mixture. You will need 1 part turf soil and 1 part sand. Next, add 2 parts of leaf soil and 0.5 parts of humus. It is allowed to add a little complex fertilizer to such soil. If you use this method for propagation, then the plants obtained this way will bloom only after 3-4 years.

By the way, you should definitely monitor how the crown is formed. To develop branching, you need to pinch the flower after the 4th leaf has formed. If the shoots become too long, it is better to cut them off. This will contribute to the intensity of flowering, because the shoots will not take on all the power of the flower. The stems need additional support, especially if the hoya is very lush. You can tie the stems and branches with threads and fix them against a wall or window. Special rings are also suitable for these purposes. They can be made from wire. The ends of the material must be placed in the container itself. The flower requires a heavy pot to prevent it from tipping over due to the weight of the plant.

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General rules for caring for Hoya

In winter, the temperature for growing hoya should not fall below 15 degrees.

Hoya is not a very capricious plant. It does not require a high percentage of humidity and a lot of watering. It can grow well even in very poor soil. Even frequent transplants are not necessary for the flower. However, in order to achieve flowering, you need to follow a number of rules.

1. Temperature.

When the period of plant activity begins, the optimal temperature is 18-24 degrees. But in winter, even 15 degrees is enough. Although the plant can survive wintering at 10 degrees. However, you need to make sure that the soil is not too cold. This is harmful to the roots. There are certain species that are distinguished by their heat-loving nature, so they cannot survive a cold winter. As a result, the shoot sheds its leaves.

1. Watering.

You need to water the flower moderately. Each subsequent watering is carried out when the soil has dried out a little. It is prohibited to pour hoya. In winter, you generally need to limit watering. This flower can perfectly survive the lack of moisture. But in winter you definitely need to water very little so that later flowering will be intense.

1. Fertilizer.

Since Hoya needs high humidity, you can use a humidifier.

The soil needs feeding twice a month during the entire growing season. It starts in March. There is no need to feed the flower in winter.

1. Humidity.

Humidity is not a very significant parameter for hoya. In hot summers, you need to additionally spray the foliage. There are certain varieties that need high humidity, so they require separate care.

1. Illumination.

Wax ivy grows best when there is sufficient lighting, but bright direct rays, on the contrary, can harm the flower. Hoya feels great in the southern sector of the room. It will perfectly braid the surfaces of the walls. It is prohibited to change the place of the flower pot. Such a thoughtless rearrangement will entail the loss of foliage and loss of buds.

1. The soil.

Hoya is not very picky about the soil. In the wild, it grows on rocky screes or is generally attached to trees. The flower feels great in any type of soil. It is best to make a mixture of turf, leaf soil, peat, humus and sand. At the bottom of the container where the flower will live, you must put small pebbles that will serve as drainage. You can additionally sprinkle a little sand on top of them. Drainage prevents the soil from becoming waterlogged so that the roots do not rot.

1. Transfer.

Hoya rarely requires repotting. It is enough to do this procedure once every 3 years. Sometimes you can do this less often, depending on the growth and development of your pet. In order to stimulate flowering, you can use this trick - take a tighter pot. To make the shoots grow faster, on the contrary, choose a larger container. The pot must have a hole at the bottom to drain excess water.

Hoya- this is a fairly common vine on our window sills. It is unpretentious, does not require high air humidity, will easily cover unsightly places in your home, and even blooms with beautiful fragrant flowers almost all summer. But here Tohow to root hoya we will tell you in our article.

The easiest way to propagate hoya is from cuttings in spring, summer or autumn. However, having received the coveted hoya cutting, the question arises - how to root it correctly. So, in order for your cutting to take root, any breathable mixture (sand, sphagnum moss, perlite, vermiculite, peat, suitable soil) or ordinary boiled water will do. Now let's talk about everything in order.

For rooting hoya in water, a cutting with two internodes is suitable. Be sure to take boiled water, pour it into an opaque container and place the cutting in it. You can also take an ordinary transparent jar, but then the water will have to be changed once a week, since a green coating will form on the walls. In order to speed up the rooting process of hoya, you can use special products, so-called root formers (there are quite a lot of them sold in stores these days). Within a week, roots will begin to appear on your cuttings. And after three weeks the cuttings can be planted in the ground.

Hoya cuttings take root well in perlite or vermiculite. These two minerals hold moisture perfectly, but at the same time release it to the plant as needed - the cuttings do not rot and, perhaps, even take root faster. The container with the planted cuttings is covered with a transparent cap or plastic bag. When the Hoya cutting takes root, it should be planted in suitable soil.

You can even root a hoya cutting peat tablet(they can be purchased at flower shops). To do this, the purchased peat tablet should be moistened and the cut cuttings should be dried. There is always a depression in the middle of the tablet; plant the prepared hoya cuttings there. Be sure to make a mini greenhouse on top from the bag. After about two weeks, the roots of the cutting will be visible through the edges of the peat tablet. This method is convenient in that the rooted cuttings can be planted in suitable soil along with the tablet without damaging the root system.

If you are the happy owner of an adult Hoya, then the plant is suitable for propagation stem layering method. A shallow cut is made on the shoot of an adult hoya, covered with moss, and be sure to be wrapped in film and tied with thread. As a rule, root formation with this method occurs faster, approximately 1.5 weeks. Then, the rooted shoot should be cut off, the film and some moss removed, and planted in breathable soil.

Easy enough hoya cuttings give roots to breathable soil. For clarity, we invite you to view our Master Class.

	So, we took a 0.5 liter plastic glass and a transparent lid for it. A cutting of Hoya Matilda (cv. Mathilda) with two internodes was cut and dried. Soil for decorative foliage plants with a predominance of peat was poured into a small, square, plastic pot.
	Hoya cuttings should not be cut immediately below the node, but below, since the roots appear precisely on the petiole between the nodes. As you can see in the photo, the petiole under the internode already has the rudiments of future roots.
	Now plant the cutting in the ground up to the beginning of the internode and water it a little.
	Place the square pot inside a plastic glass.
	Finally, cover the glass with a lid with holes for oxygen. Place on a bright windowsill, but not in the sun.
	By placing a glass on top of a glass you can easily save space on the windowsill.

And finally, a few general recommendations for successful rooting of hoya cuttings: - take short cuttings, they give roots easier and faster. Of course, it is better to propagate small-leaved hoyas by longer cuttings; - for cuttings, take cuttings only from healthy plants; - the temperature for better rooting of hoya cuttings is no lower than 22 degrees. At low temperatures, rooting takes longer and is more difficult; - when rooting, it is still necessary to always use a greenhouse to increase humidity.

Hoya is a liana reaching a length of 10 m and belongs to the Lastovnevye family. Gardener Hoy was the first to master the plant in Europe, and it was in his honor that the name of the vine was given. It is also called wax ivy.

The twisting stems have aerial roots. When young, the stem is flexible and becomes woody over time, so give it the desired direction from the very beginning. Use special stands. The leaves are fleshy and shiny.

The plant blooms beautifully with fragrant flowers. The star-shaped corollas are collected into 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 not be moved to another place or rotated under any circumstances - the buds will be shed and flowering will not occur this year.

Allergic reactions to flower pollen are possible.

Hoya plant care

Choosing a location and lighting

The plant is shade-tolerant, but will bloom only in bright, diffused light. The best place would be western or eastern window sills. For winter, if desired, move to a south window. When placed on a north window, additional lighting will be required.

Air temperature

The plant tolerates room temperature normally, but feels best at an air temperature of about 18 °C. In summer, take it out into the fresh air, protecting it from direct sunlight. To get beautiful flowering in the November-February period, keep it 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 and wipe the leaves with a damp sponge. Twice a year, take a warm bath with full immersion for 30-40 minutes. Then dry the plant and return it to its place of growth.

Feeding

During 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%.

Trimming

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, you will have to wait a very long time for a new flowering.

Trim the remaining shoots as a last resort - it is better to wrap them around a support, remove only shoots that are too long.

Transfer

Young plants should be replanted annually, adults - once every 2-3 years. It is best to do this in early spring. Transfer it together with the earthen lump into a container of slightly larger diameter. Suitable soil for succulents. You can prepare an earth mixture of 2 parts of nutritious soil with the addition of peat, expanded clay, and perlite. Will grow hydroponically.

Diseases, pests, other difficulties in caring for hoya

Powdery mildew affects the plant due to waterlogging of the soil. It is necessary to stop watering, treat with a fungicide, then restore watering and adjust it.

Scale insects are possible pests of hoya. You should 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 a window, make a sudden temperature change), the buds will fall off.
• The reasons for the appearance of spots on the leaves can be: poor lighting, direct sunlight, excess fertilizer, watering with cold water.
• The plant does not bloom if the lighting is poor, the soil is depleted, or the wintering took place in a warm place.
• Very dry air causes leaves to fall off.
• When exposed to direct sunlight or low air temperatures, the leaves curl and dry out.
• The plant may drop flower buds if it is not watered correctly or if the air temperature is very high.
• If there is a lack of nitrogen in the soil, the leaves turn pale and growth rates slow down.

Why doesn't hoya bloom?

There are several reasons:

• Flower vines have been trimmed
• Wintering in a warm room without creating dormant conditions (needs coolness and rare watering)
• Excess nutrients (frequent feeding)

Hoya propagation by cuttings

- the most common method of propagating hoya.

• In spring or autumn, cut cuttings from last year's shoots. They must contain at least 2 pairs of leaves.
• Make the cut a few centimeters below the leaf node.
• Keep the cuttings in the root solution for 24 hours to stimulate root formation.

• Rooting can occur in water, sand, or a universal substrate.
• It is necessary to ensure the air temperature is 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, pinch the tips of the shoots.

• Flowering will occur approximately in the 4th year.

Be patient: let the young plants develop a powerful root system that will completely encircle the cup. Then it will be possible to easily remove the plant along with the undisturbed earthen lump and transfer it to a permanent pot.

Reproduction by stem layering

Stem layering allows you to get flowering in the same year.

• Make a small cut in the internode of the shoot, wrap it in damp moss, secure with foil, tape or twine.
• The moss must be constantly moist. Over time, roots will appear at the incision site.
• Separate the cuttings from the mother plant when young shoots appear and plant them separately.

Types and varieties of Hoya with photos and names

Hoya Kerri Hoya Kerrii

The shoots reach a length of about 2 m. The leaves are large, leathery, in the shape of an inverted heart. They are 15 cm long and wide, painted bright green. Umbrella inflorescences consist of numerous white flowers with a dark center. The liana grows slowly and remains flexible. There is a form with cream-colored leaves.

Hoya fleshy Hoya carnosa

Liana up to 1 m long. The fleshy leaves are dark green, shiny, oblong in shape, with a pointed tip. The evergreen plant forms a dense bush. Umbrella inflorescences are located on short stalks. They consist of small star-shaped flowers. The center is a red crown, the petals are white.

Hoya beautiful Hoya bella

Dwarf plant. The oval-shaped leaves are extended 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 blade is rounded, the tops are pointed. Umbrella inflorescences consist of pink-red flowers, the crown is pubescent.

Hoya multiflora Hoya multiflora

A 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 pieces. It has a lemon aroma.

Hoya Australian or southern Hoya australis

A liana reaching a length of up to 10 m. The leaf blades are oblong, glossy, and have a crimson tint. Small flowers are painted white and exude a spicy aroma.

Varieties:

• Trail - has the smallest flowers among the Australian varieties;
• Forester et Liddle – cream flowers;
• Bailey Hill - leaves are round, yellowish, flowers are creamy white with spots of red;
• Tonga - has the largest flowers among Australian varieties;
• Paxtoni, Paxtoni Variegata - have variegated leaves.

Hoya longifolia Hoya longifolia

Climbing vine. The shoots are thin, the leaves are oval, oblong. The umbrella inflorescence consists of 15-20 corollas, emitting a perfumery aroma.

Hoya lacunosa photo

Ampelous plant. The leaves are curved and have a depression in the middle. The shoots have a reddish tint. Cream-colored flowers bloom in May and last only 5 days. In the daytime they exude the aroma of cloves, in the evening and at night - incense.

Hoya obtusa Hoya retusa

The leaves look 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. There is practically no aroma.

Hoya pubicalyx Hoya pubicalyx

The climbing stem is covered with green leaves with stripes and silvery spots. The umbellate inflorescence consists of approximately 40 flowers. The color range is varied: from soft pink tones to burgundy-black. They emit 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 variety Hoya compacta ‘Hindu rope’ photo

Compact liana. Feature - the stem is practically invisible under the twisted, curled leaves. Delicate pink flowers gather in a racemose inflorescence and 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 sons and husbands out of the house. In addition, financial problems are possible. According to another version, hoya, on the contrary, helps maintain family happiness and pacifies envy.

In fact, the plant is harmless and very popular for home cultivation.

Ripe seeds are slightly dried and sown in a substrate with good air permeability (for example, with the addition of sphagnum moss, pieces of burlap or felt). The ability of seeds to germinate quickly disappears; they should be sown fresh (no later than 1 year after collection).

By the end of the week, the seeds germinate and require careful care:

• the substrate should not be allowed to dry out;
• Do not over-moisten the soil;
• lighting should be good;
• should be treated with a fungicide for preventive purposes (Bordeaux mixture). The use of drugs containing copper is strictly contraindicated.

You can sow seeds into pieces of sphagnum moss, wrapped in a nylon mesh: the moss is damp, the seeds grow through the mesh cells. Seedlings are transplanted into pots together with moss, the roots are not damaged.

In about 3 months healthy seedlings are transplanted into separate pots. About 80% of plants can be grown from seeds; if the percentage of germination is less, it means the seeds have lost their viability or the roots of the seedlings have rotted.

It is difficult to find hoya seeds; more often they use other methods for propagation.

What do the seeds look like?

Hoi grown in apartments do not produce seed pods. There are no insects that pollinate hoya in our latitudes. Hoya seeds are small in size, have light “parachutes”, reminiscent of dandelion seeds (they look just as “fluffy”)

When to plant?

Regardless of the time of year, you can sow hoya seeds, if they are fresh and have not lost their germination.

Propagation by cuttings

This method is the most popular; when favorable conditions are created (high humidity and the right temperature), rooting occurs well.

There should be 2 nodes on the cutting (these will form leaves or form roots).

There are several ways to root cuttings:

1. 1. In water(leaves are removed from the nodes on the cutting, treated with root hormone and placed in water). Place the container in a warm place (22 degrees), maintain high humidity (you can cover it with plastic wrap, a greenhouse will form). After 2 weeks, the roots that have appeared will be noticeable; they should be transplanted into pots without waiting until they grow long (they become fragile and break off).
   2. In hard substrate(porous soil mixture, perlite, peat tablets, vermiculite, sphagnum moss) cuttings are planted after treatment with a powder that accelerates root formation. Humidity should be maintained (excess water should drain out), protected from moisture evaporation (spray regularly or cover with glass).

To root hoya, the peat tablet should be moistened, the dried cuttings should be placed in the recess of the tablet, and covered with a bag on top (creating a mini greenhouse). After 2 weeks, roots will appear; you can plant them together with the tablet in a pot.

1. Step-by-step rooting instructions in breathable soil:
   • the cut cuttings with 2 nodes should be dried;
   • pour soil with a high peat content into a plastic container;
   • place the cutting in the soil (up to the internode), water lightly;
   • cover the container with a lid, making holes in it for ventilation;
   • place in a warm place (22 degrees) until rooting.

When is the best time to propagate from cuttings?

Hoya can be propagated using cuttings from shoots from the previous year. at any time of the year except winter.

From a sheet

This method is labor-intensive and may not always be successful. Before planting, the leaf should be treated with a growth stimulator (kinetin, adenine sulfate). Leaves can remain leaves for a long time, even after the appearance of a powerful root system. To grow Hoya from a leaf, it is necessary that the leaf has a piece of cutting (the growing point is located in it).


When trying to propagate hoya from leaves, it must be planted in a tight pot and fed periodically. Some gardeners managed to get shoots after stimulating the hoya leaf with roots (driing the substrate, lowering the temperature, creating good lighting). Shoot growth was observed after the first year of leaf life.

How to root?

For better rooting, you must follow the recommendations:

• take short cuttings;
• plant several cuttings in one pot;
• take healthy cuttings for rooting;
• Rooting occurs faster at a temperature of 22 degrees;
• spraying is required (humidity must be high);
• place pots nearby to increase humidity;
• stir into the soil (for large hoi) 1 node with leaves and 4 nodes for small species;
• you need to place the growing end of the cutting in the ground, not the cut end;
• as long as the cutting is green, you can hope that it will take root;
• cuttings should not be rotated during rooting;
• when placed in a warm place, growth is noticeable after 2-3 weeks;
• some species grow a long shoot that needs to be tied up.

An adult plant will need support to make it easier for the vine shoots to develop.

Photo

Next you will see photos of Hoya seeds and propagation:

Hoya is an evergreen tropical vine belonging to the family Swallowaceae. In the wild it is found in the southern and eastern regions of 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 indoor conditions with good lighting and average temperature readings. For a long time it 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 types and varieties photos

– an evergreen vine, in nature reaching up to 10 m. 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. Gives off a strong honey smell. Needs light, loose soil and timely watering.

– this plant has long stems and leaves that look like green hearts. Produces hemispherical inflorescences of 15 star-shaped flowers. The coloring can be white, yellow, pink, and in the center there is a red corolla. When growing this species, you need to provide it with a bright place and a room temperature of + 25 °C.

- an evergreen thin vine from which many shoots grow. The leaves are diamond-shaped and elongated. The inflorescences consist of seven star-shaped flowers united into an umbrella. This plant does not like large pots. It is often planted in small hanging pots. Needs light and watering three times a week. The water temperature should be several degrees above room temperature.

- consists of climbing stems one and a half millimeters thick. Overgrown with fleshy leaves with silver inclusions. It has umbrella-shaped inflorescences of 15 double white flowers. It emits a pungent odor reminiscent of tulips. The plant can withstand temperatures down to +10 °C. You need to water with warm water after the top soil has dried.

- a climbing vine with fleshy leaves on which silvery blotches appear. It has umbrella-shaped inflorescences of 20 double flowers with five edges. The smell of flowers is pleasant and sweet. The plant is grown in hanging pots with loose soil. Loves a lot of light, so it is recommended to place it next to a window.

Branched species with dense vegetation. The foliage is green, elongated, and turns red in sunlight. It blooms with umbrella inflorescences of golden color. The flowers are small in the form of five-pointed stars - from 30 to 50 of them can grow in one umbrella. They emit a faint scent of perfume. Loves frequent watering and moist air.

- consists of branched vines that are overgrown with dense foliage. All leaves have a curved, twisted shape and variegated colors with a glossy sheen. The flowers are white and pink, united in inflorescences in the form of a hemisphere. Grows in any soil and does not require regular watering. Blooms well in tight pots.

– this variety has twining vines of a dark purple hue with dense vegetation. The leaves in the center may be yellow or reddish, and the edges green. The inflorescences after the buds open resemble a hemisphere. Lilac flowers with a dark corolla. The inflorescences bloom and delight with beauty throughout the year.

Plants for growing in hanging pots. It consists of many thin vines on which nodes of long and narrow leaves grow. It produces inflorescences of two or three white flowers, but more often the buds are single. They emit a very weak and almost imperceptible odor. Likes the soil to be always moist, but not soggy.

A plant with long, pointed leaves that are dotted with silvery patches. These spots turn red in direct sunlight. It has inflorescences consisting of 20 flowers. They come in red and white or pink. They emit a faint but sweet odor.

- consists of thin vines on which variegated, round-shaped leaves grow. Produces inflorescences of 20-30 light pink flowers. The central part of the flowers is decorated with dark purple corollas, from which nectar is released. Exudes a sweet honey smell.

- a plant with large leaves and a rigid, straight stem. It grows quickly and blooms regularly. It has inflorescences of 15 white-yellow flowers of unusual shape. They resemble arrow tips 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 silver spots. It produces umbellate inflorescences consisting of 30 flowers. There are varieties with gray-black and pink buds. The plant develops well at temperatures no higher than +25 °C. It is necessary to water after the soil dries out.

– designed for hanging pots. Consists of long hanging vines that are covered with narrow leaves. Produces inflorescences of 12 soft white flowers. Grows well in universal soil with added peat. The plant is moisture-loving, so it needs to be watered often.

A plant with a compact form and long leaves. Produces inflorescences of 25 fluffy flowers. The color of the buds is red with a dark corolla from which nectar drips. It grows quickly in lighted areas with abundant watering. Loves loose soils with drainage.

A variety with flexible and branched vines that are covered with dense foliage. These leaves have a pleasant color to the eye. They are green in the central part and yellow-cream along the edges. Inflorescences consisting of 25 light pink flowers grow on the stems. The plant loves loose soil, moderate watering and good lighting.

– has thin and curly stems with long and fleshy leaves. It produces umbrella-shaped inflorescences, 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. Loves regular watering, but without waterlogging.

- a plant with thin vines and large decorative leaves. Each sheet has a unique design. The glossy surface is mottled or dotted with yellow-green spots. The inflorescences are umbellate, consisting of 10-25 white-violet flowers. 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 take on a purple hue. After the buds open, the inflorescences take the shape of a hemisphere and consist of 25-35 white flowers.

– consists of thin hanging vines and long leaves with a variegated surface. When exposed to direct sunlight, the leaves turn pink. The flowers bloom double with a pink tint and a yellow-violet corolla. They are united in umbrella-shaped 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 and have patterns on the surface that resemble the pattern of a tortoise shell. It produces umbellate inflorescences consisting of 20 white flowers. Needs light in the morning and frequent watering. The content temperature can vary from +18 °C to +35 °C.

- consists of thin weaving vines with fleshy leaves. The leaves have ribbed edges and bumps on the surface and are variegated in color. The plant produces umbrella-shaped inflorescences, which consist of 6-15 white flowers. Loves frequent watering and moderate lighting without direct sunlight.

Hoya care at home

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 houseplant, needs good lighting, timely watering and the right temperature.

Hoya is a light-loving plant, so it needs to be placed in a bright place. This 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, the ideal condition for plant development is a 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 Lastovneve family. It can be grown with care at home 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 needs to 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 in winter once. For watering, use warm and settled water.

Soil for hoya

Hoya can grow in any soil, but in fertile soil this process will occur faster. Standard soil mixtures for indoor plants or palm trees sold in stores are suitable.

If you want to prepare the soil yourself, use leaf 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 this, you just need to add soil.

If you plan to completely replace the soil, clear the root system of the old soil. Remove dried or rotten roots. Then place the flower in a new pot, carefully covering it with soil.

Hoya pot

Most often, hanging pots are chosen for planting or replanting. They can be plastic, ceramic or wicker.

If you want your plant to grow well, choose spacious pots. To obtain abundant flowering, use small pots.

Fertilizers for hoya

In order for 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. In winter, do not fertilize.

Use Osmokot long-acting fertilizers as top dressing - once a month. Also spray the plant with liquid humus, which contains a high content of microelements - twice a month.

Hoya pruning

Hoya should not be cut or broken off, especially the flower stalks - the stems on which the inflorescences appear.

Even after the flowering period has ended, they do not need to be removed, because old flower stalks can still produce new inflorescences. Ordinary shoots are also not broken off, but supports are placed for them so that they can weave along them.

Hoya bloom

The plant produces flowers two years after rooting or earlier. Flowering begins in June and ends in July, then repeats in the fall. The flowers look like five-pointed, fluffy stars with a corolla. They form inflorescences resembling an umbrella or a hemisphere.

The buds come in different shades: white, red, gray, pink, yellow, and 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

In winter, hoya needs to provide a lower temperature in the room than in summer. Recommended maintenance temperature is no more than +15 °C.

If the plant is kept warm in winter, few inflorescences will appear in summer.

Hoya propagation by seeds

The seed must be no older than one year. Dry the purchased seeds and plant them in loose soil. To ensure that the soil absorbs moisture well, mix pieces of artificial fabric - felt or burlap - into it. The seedlings will sprout in seven days.

During this period, the soil should not be allowed to become waterlogged or dry out. Seedlings should be kept in a warm room with good lighting. After three months, when the sprouts have become stronger, they can be transplanted into pots.

Hoya propagation by cuttings

Cut short cuttings, which should contain 2-3 leaves and several nodes. Place them in a jar, wrapped in foil to keep out the light. Fill with water at a temperature of +22 °C to +25 °C.

Place the cuttings in a shaded and warm place. To create greenhouse conditions, the cuttings can be covered with foil. In this state they will stand for two weeks and send out roots from the nodes. Then transplant them into pots with soil.

Hoya propagation by leaf

This is the longest and most difficult way to grow a flower. Not all leaves, having sprung roots, become a full-fledged plant. For this method you will need a root growth stimulator, chemical hormones and light, loose soil.

Soak the leaf stalk with the stimulant and plant it in a pot with moist soil at an angle of 45°. In a month the roots will begin to sprout. During this period, the leaf needs to be given a hormone for the development of shoots - heteroauxin. Apply a few drops to the base of the stem and within a week a shoot will appear.

Hoya diseases

Hoya doesn't 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, place it near a window or provide artificial lighting. In winter, move the flower to a cool room where the temperature is no higher than +15 °C. Transplant the hoya into a small pot with a diameter of no more than 20 cm. After watering, allow the soil to dry completely.

The leaves are turning yellow – this is affected by a lack or excess of illumination. Some varieties are adversely affected by direct sunlight, which burns the foliage. Soil dampness also affects the yellowing of leaves.

The problem can be solved by moving the flower to a shaded place on the floor. If your variety loves a lot of light, place it in a bright room. In summer, water the plant no more than twice a week, and in winter once.

– 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 fertilizer containing nitrogen, the pot is too small, the flower stalks are cut off.

You need 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 place near an east or west window.

soft leaves

Excess moisture and fertilizers. Both of these factors have a detrimental effect on the root system. A lot of fertilizers burn the roots, and dampness suffocates the roots and they rot. Without roots, the plant stops receiving moisture and nutrients. As a result, the leaves become dehydrated, becoming like a rag.

To solve this problem, reduce the fertilizing dose by half or temporarily stop fertilizing. Also monitor the soil moisture - it should always dry out after the next watering.

Spots on leaves – an infectious disease caused by fungi or viruses. Fungal stains are easy to distinguish from viral ones. To do this you need to rub the sheet. If the stain is erased, it means it was a fungal coating. If you can see by eye that the stain has eaten into the leaf, it means that this is viral necrosis, due to which the cellular tissues of the leaf die.

These spots are the result of the activity of microorganisms that feed on cell sap. Therefore, you can kill them if you use antibiotics or fungicidal drugs.

Hoya pests

Shields - small insects that feed on plant sap. They stick to leaves or stems and resemble 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 cope with scale insects.

Medicinal properties of hoya

This flower not only decorates, but also heals. Calms the nervous system, elevates mood, relieves headaches, helps with skin diseases and heals purulent wounds. The leaves are used to treat all these diseases.

Headaches are treated by placing a leaf on the temple. Skin problems are solved by grinding the leaves into a paste, which is applied to the damaged area and wrapped in a bandage.

Side effects: The smell emitted by flowers can cause severe headaches. Therefore, people with chronic migraines should avoid this plant. The leaves also cause dermatitis in allergy sufferers.

Cooking recipes

Treatment of purulent wounds: chop three leaves of the plant and two cups of oatmeal. Then add water and stir until it becomes a paste. Lubricate the wounds with the ointment for ten minutes, then wash off. Repeat the procedure three times a day for two weeks.

Treatment of boils – chop a leaf of the plant and apply it to the inflamed area. Then wrap it with a bandage. Change the bandage twice a day. After the condition improves, you can reduce the number of dressings.