Hoya
Hoya is a climbing vine that belongs to the family called Pinaceae. This plant is sometimes also called wax ivy, as well as wax ivy.
Description of Hoya
Hoya can reach about six meters in length; this plant is characterized by particularly intensive growth, especially in the spring. The leaves of this plant will be oval in shape, these leaves are also fleshy, they are dark green in color, with waxy whitish streaks on top. This plant blooms with rather fragrant flowers that are collected in umbrellas. Hoya blooms in summer and spring.
This plant grows under natural conditions on the islands of the Malay Archipelago, as well as in the tropical zone of Australia and India. The plant owes its name to an English gardener. As for such names as wax ivy and wax ivy, the plant received these names thanks to its dense matte leaves, which seem to be covered with a layer of wax. It is noteworthy that over time the stem of this plant begins to become woody.
The plant blooms with extremely attractive small white flowers; these flowers are connected to the stem and collected in umbrellas. All these flowers consist of five velor and rather voluminous petals, as well as a shiny crown, which is shaped like a star, the base of which will be a rather bright dark red color. In indoor conditions, the plant’s flowering will last for three weeks. It is noteworthy that with the onset of darkness, the flowers begin to smell more fragrant and fragrant.
Care and cultivation of Hoya
A plant such as hoya is recommended to be grown in warm, moderate and cool rooms. It is noteworthy that hoya can easily tolerate very relative dry air. As for the warm season, at this time the plant will grow at a very intensive pace.
As for the features of caring for the plant, it should be noted that it does not require particularly demanding care. It is important to provide the plant with bright but diffused lighting, regardless of the time of year. In addition, it will also be important to ensure a warm temperature in the room where this plant is located. At home, the plant will also need support; hoya shoots should be tied to such a support.
Most often, the following types of hoya are grown at home: hoya majestic, hoya fleshy, hoya beautiful and hoya multiflora.
As for the majestic hoya, its flowers are painted in dark red tones, which will be green-yellow on top. Hoya multifaceted has yellow flowers, and the crown is endowed with arched spurs. Hoya fleshy has pubescent creeping stems, and the flowers will be rather pale, white or pale flesh-colored. Actually, this species is considered the most ornamental plant of this genus. This plant blooms in summer and spring.
It is noteworthy that this plant tolerates bright light, including direct sunlight. However, especially intense lighting can cause burns on hoyas. For this reason, the most optimal location for hoya is considered to be western and eastern windows. At the same time, the plant will not bloom on northern windows, and if you are going to grow hoya on a southern window, you will need to create diffused lighting, for example, using tulle.
In the summer, the temperature should be about twenty-two to twenty-five degrees Celsius, but in the fall and winter the thermometer should be kept at around sixteen degrees. The premises with the plant should be regularly ventilated, while
