Hoya blooms and my lucky timing
Time for some #hoya blooms!
I was waiting very patiently for the big Carnosa Wilbur Graves to open up, but I had to go out of town a week and a half and was afraid I was going to miss it open. My new plant sitter took some pictures for me, but very fortunately they’re still open for me when I got back!!! This one has so much nectar right now! This plant has grown like crazy, and I didn’t have the time to contain it before the peduncle formed so I clipped it into the side of the cabinet, so excuse the having to awkwardly hold it to take pictures. I found a second peduncle on it the other week, but it was kind of smashed on a cabinet shelf, so not sure it is viable still but we shall see.
And I just posted this lacunosa recently, but as soon as the flowers dropped the peduncle started growing again and it just opened up last night. Lots more blooms this time! This one started on a second peduncle while I was out of town too!
More pics in the bottom.
#HoyaHangout #HoyaHeads #HappyPlants #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PlantCorner
I was waiting very patiently for the big Carnosa Wilbur Graves to open up, but I had to go out of town a week and a half and was afraid I was going to miss it open. My new plant sitter took some pictures for me, but very fortunately they’re still open for me when I got back!!! This one has so much nectar right now! This plant has grown like crazy, and I didn’t have the time to contain it before the peduncle formed so I clipped it into the side of the cabinet, so excuse the having to awkwardly hold it to take pictures. I found a second peduncle on it the other week, but it was kind of smashed on a cabinet shelf, so not sure it is viable still but we shall see.
And I just posted this lacunosa recently, but as soon as the flowers dropped the peduncle started growing again and it just opened up last night. Lots more blooms this time! This one started on a second peduncle while I was out of town too!
More pics in the bottom.
#HoyaHangout #HoyaHeads #HappyPlants #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PlantCorner
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0ft to light, indirect
2” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 month ago
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@Alinaa Your collection of hoya plants is truly remarkable, showcasing your expert care and dedication. The lush and elegant blooms on your Carnosa Wilbur Graves and Lacunosa stand as a testament to the meticulous attention you provide to every detail. Your ability to nurture these plants to such vibrant health is a testament to your skill and commitment. Your hoya blooms are a sight to behold and a reflection of the nurturing environment you've created. Well done ^^ !
@AroidAdventurer thanks!! I like Hoyas for their foliage and weirdness, but the flowers are a fun plus! Definitely recommend getting one and seeing how you like caring for it.
@UltraKoreanfir yea!! I’m happy I got to see them! I guess the cabinet is keeping them very fresh.
@Michelle5986 do you mean the flowers are grey? Most of the carnosa types have similar flowers to this one. Publicalyx has a deep pink-burgundy looking one.
@Alinaa no I thought that was your Wilber graves mine has grey silver splash I thought o seen pinkish on yours
@Michelle5986 ooooo yes! It is a Wilbur, I think it’s just sun stress on the splashes turning it pink.
@FirstCanna honestly I think it’s just more regular water and nutrients in a fast draining substrate, makes them happier!
@PlantznBirdz they say to keep them a little moister while they’re trying to bloom. Especially like Bella and Multiflora they’re thinner leaf ones that like a bit more water and bloom often.
Alina, your Hoyas are gorgeous and those blooms are stunning.
I have a super silver splash krohniana that produced two peduncles and the stems turned yellow and fell off. The plant is now producing another peduncle, I don't want to lose this one, is there anything special I need to do for my plant to help her produce the blooms?
I have a super silver splash krohniana that produced two peduncles and the stems turned yellow and fell off. The plant is now producing another peduncle, I don't want to lose this one, is there anything special I need to do for my plant to help her produce the blooms?
@Sassylimey hmmm it sounds like a water problem if the peduncles fall off. I’d consider it similar to when new leaf growth yellows and falls off.. I’d almost attribute that to letting it dry a bit too far then watering it and it gets a bit upset.
The general recommendation to when you see the peduncles come in is to keep it a little moister. I also feed every watering. I know some people switch to a flowering fertilizer when they appear/start budding to encourage them more, but that’s just too much work for me so just the normal foliage nutrients regularly.
The general recommendation to when you see the peduncles come in is to keep it a little moister. I also feed every watering. I know some people switch to a flowering fertilizer when they appear/start budding to encourage them more, but that’s just too much work for me so just the normal foliage nutrients regularly.
Thank you so much Alina. I'll give her a little more water 💦 🥰