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Hoya is a genus of more
than 200 species and is a member of the Asclepiadaceae family, They are
tropical and subtropical plants native to Australia, islands of the South
Pacific, Southeast Asia, and China. Commonly known as the "wax
plant", "wax vine", or "porcelain flower", they are
climbing, twining, vines with very thick, fleshy, leathery leaves. Their
waxy, often heavily fragrant blooms are borne in rounded clusters like
upside-down umbrellas. Hoyas are highly recommended for the novice or "black thumb", since they can be virtually neglect-proof once mature. Because of their thick, almost succulent, stems and leaves, they are very tolerant of dryness. If anything, too much, rather than too little, water can be a problem. Though regular repotting in fresh soil is beneficial, they can be happy for very long periods in pots that are too small and soil that is too old. They will survive as a nice foliage plant even in low-light conditions, but good, bright, light is needed if you want them to thrive and bloom regularly. They are very tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and humidity. To propagate, simply root tip cuttings. Avoid using old growth that has become "woody", don't over-water cuttings and very young plants, and provide them some warmth. Also, be warned that Hoyas produce a thick, milky, sap that can make pruning and propagation a sticky, messy, chore! A final note. Once mature, most of the hoyas listed here will bloom regularly, if not almost constantly. Do not remove flower bracts after blooms fade and drop! Subsequent blooms will be produced from the same bract! Shown in photo above: Hoya pubicalyx 'Chimera' Price: $5.00 each unless noted otherwise
Special Offer:
5 different Hoyas,
seller's choice $20* 'Click' highlighted names to view larger pictures. Note: Due to recent high demand, we have very limited supply of most hoyas. Those we have to ship will be young/small plants. Please list substitutes or be willing to wait for shipment. Though we are trying to grow enough stock, demand is such that plants don't have a chance to grow much before shipping! australis ssp. tenuipes. Pointed, oval, dark green, palm-sized leaves. White blooms. Vining. Easy. $5.00 Out of stock. carnosa 'Krimson Queen'. Deep green leaves with broad, bright white variegated borders. Deep pink blooms with rose center. One of our most popular favorites. Very showy and easy to grow and bloom $6.00 Very limited supply. curtsii. An adorable little plant, this is one of our favorites because of its colorful leaves and small size. Buff colored flowers and tiny, green, leaves heavily marbled silver. One of the prettiest as a hanging basket. Cascading. $5.00 diptera. A beautiful bloom and easy growing plant. Waxy, flat, leaves with pale yellow blooms. Very easy grower. $6.00 Out of stock. lacunosa. Probably our very, very favorite! Small, thumb-nail size, glossy green, cascading leaves make a nice, densely growing plant. Loads of fuzzy white flowers with yellow centers. Heavily fragrant, rich cinnamon scent, especially after dark or early in morning. In almost constant bloom. Cascading. $5.00 Out of stock. lanceolata bella. The popular miniature "wax plant". Very heavy blooming species with fragrant white flowers having blush pink center. Small, medium green, waxy leaves on spreading stems, a ready bloomer. Cascading. $5.00 Very limited supply. multiflora. The "shooting star" hoya. This large, upright, grower is one of the most spectacular and one of our favorites. Large clusters of white and yellow, backward-bending, star-shaped blooms look like "shooting stars". Large, thick, dark green, waxy leaves. Upright, branching, grower. $5.00 polyneura. The "fishtail hoya". Light green leaves with dark green veining and a "fishtail" shape. Arching stems, and creamy-yellow flowers with bronze-red centers. Some of the prettiest leaves, a very easy grower with very striking blooms. Spreading. $5.00 pubicalyx 'Bright One'. Long, dark olive-green leaves, marked silver. New growth is a pretty reddish-brown. Fragrant, light burgundy-red blooms. Easy grower, great bloomer, and pretty. Vine. $5.00 Limited supply. pubicalyx 'Chimera'. Spectacular!! Variable dark foliage with narrow, dark, green leaves, marked silver, some red-backing. Fantastic dark. Limited supply. pubicalyx 'Red Buttons'. Fantastic! Sinfully-dark blooms--really different! Dark, glossy, narrow green leaves, marked silver. Very different and striking, deep maroon-red and black blooms. Great grower and bloomer. Vine. $7.00 purpureo-fusca 'Silver Pink'. Excellent, profuse bloomer with deep rose-colored, fragrant blooms. Long, pointed, waxy green leaves with silver and pink speckling. Vigorous grower, always in bloom. One of the best, it's highly recommended. Vine. $6.00 Limited supply. serpens. A wonderful, tiny little trailer with thick, round, button-shaped leaves. Adorable, very fuzzy, white, lightly fragrant flowers with pink eye. Terrific little plant that has the wonderful, lush, foliage for a hanging basket. We love it. Cascading. $5.00 "COLLECTOR'S TREASURE" These no longer appear in our catalog (some are favorites of ours that just never seemed to sell very well but we still insist on growing). Availability of these varieties is always uncertain, so list substitutes--we won't delay orders awaiting their availability. australis. A spectacular, yet easy to grow, plant. Huge clusters of waxy-white flowers having red centers and a heavenly vanilla-chocolate fragrance. Thick, leathery, deep green, glossy, palm-sized leaves. A free-flowering plant that is especially gorgeous in winter and spring. If you have the space, this is a must-grow plant! Vine. $7.00 Very limited supply. australis 'Lizard Isle'. Pleasantly scented, bright white blooms, pointed leaves. Compact, vining habit. Very easy, vigorous grower. $5.00 carnosa 'Krinkle 8'. Dark green leaves, each leaf with 8 dimples, four on each side! Medium pink flowers. Easy and vigorous grower. Vine. $5.00 Out of stock. coronaria. Large clusters of waxy white blooms with a wonderful fragrance. Thick, dark green 3" long leaves. A terrific plant that's a manageable size. An excellent bloomer, particularly in summer and fall. Highly recommended, one of our favorites. One of the very best. Vine. $5.00 Out of stock. heuschkeliana. A smaller grower with soft, medium green leaves thickly produced about thin, cascading, stems. Our clone has small, butter-yellow (others may show some pink or rose) balloon-shaped blooms with 'puckered' lips, 6-8 blooms per small umbel. Pretty, and very different than the others, a real "collectible". Cascading. $5.00 Limited supply. lanceolata bella variegated. Beautifully variegated sport of 'bella', with yellow leaves, edged in dark green. Fragrant white flowers with blush pink center. Cascading. $7.00 Out of stock. longifolia. Unusual, yet beautiful, easy to grow, and very free-flowering. Long, very narrow, finger-like leaves form a cascading vine. Lots of white blooms with light carmine centers. Vine. $8.00 Out of stock. Hoya obscura v longipedunculata. Lovely, fuzzy, small, salmon-orange flowers with yellow centers and a wonderful light fragrance. Medium-sized, glossy, medium green pointed leaves. A easy grower and steady bloomer. One of our very, very favorites, this is a wonderful plant. Vine. $5.00 Out of stock. tsangii. A new one that we just collected because it seemed different from our others. Clusters of tiny, dusky-rose blooms with darker edges. Compact grower with small, medium green leaves. Cascading. $5.00 Price: $5.00 each unless noted otherwise
Special Offer:
5 different Hoyas,
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Hoyas
have long been one of our very favorite houseplants. We have them everywhere,
all in natural light. Most reside in our glasshouse, but many others hang
in windows with eastern, western, or partly shaded southern exposures.
They're easy to grow almost anywhere, and are almost indestructible!