Help me decide which to get

11 years ago

I am going to buy another hoya (as if I have room, lol) and it's between lacunosa, kentiana and Australis Mrs. G. I am in the Calif. high desert area. It would be a houseplant only, with A/C. It's very dry here, but I use pebble trays and mist. I am careful not to overwater. Out of the above three, which do you think I'd do best with? And which ones have you had success with? Which ones bloomed for you? Thank you!

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Denise
11 years ago
Lacunosa is temperamental for me, so I would suggest one of the other two. All the australis are outstanding. As for kentiana, most likely you are referring to wayetti, which is commonly mistaken for kentiana. The real kentiana, I think, is pretty uncommonly grown. I have yet to get one... Wayetti is one of my old favorites. Easy, blooms without a lot of effort...beautiful...

Denise in Omaha
Randi Holbrook
Original Author
11 years ago
Thank you Denise. I will cross Lacunosa off my list. But I've added another. How about Mathilde? I don't really want one that is huge, with huge leaves. Something more on the medium to small size. Any more suggestions?
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laticauda
11 years ago
Nummularoides!
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Denise
11 years ago
'Mathilde' is a good one, though a bit like curtisii. It can decide to pout for periods of time, but once you get the hang of it, which means letting it dry between cuttings BUT don't let it STAY dry too long, it's a happy camper and easy bloomer.

Denise in Omaha
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Randi Holbrook
Original Author
11 years ago
Too late, laticauda, but thanks for your suggestion. I have already ordered kentiana (or more likely wayetti, according to Denise) and 'Mathilde.' I asked for them to be shipped the week of Aug. 31st, as my weather will be a little cooler. Let it dry, but don't let it stay dry too long. Got it! So appreciate your help, Denise! I'll be posting pics when they arrive!