Observations and Notes

5 years ago

A few observations with my plants. Just wanted to share. It's why we're all here anyway :).

~Hoya motoskei has one peduncle that apparently has budded up and blasted several times. I watered her the other day and noticed she was budding up again. I hope she makes it through this time.

~Hoya rosarioae is perhaps my favorite Hoya at the moment. It's growing actively, so I may give her some fertilizer either via watering or misting (on the light side since we're in the cooler months). Too bad it's not as widely available. I highly recommend it. No flowers for me yet, but really excited about this one.

~Hoya ilagiorum is a pouter for me, sadly. The hanging plant I have of it has lost all but a few of it's leaves. Hoya bella dried out a little too much and doesn't look like her old self.

~Hoya heuschkeliana (yellow) has been rather easy for me thus far. Treating it as you would treat carnosa or pubicalyx. It's pretty happy :). I can't remember if this one's supposed to smell like caramel or buttered popcorn. Either way, I'm excited for when it finally blooms (as I am for most of my Hoyas, of course).

~Hoya lobbii (orange form) is fairly happy, but hasn't done a whole lot since I bought it a couple months ago off of Etsy.

~Hoya multiflora that I bought as one grown from seedlings has not even flowered yet. It's in a very small net pot, and I keep it watered regularly. Actively growing as well. Debating on buying some leca and repotting it into that (it's top dressed with some orchid mix I have).

That's all for now. Hope you enjoyed my little blurb of my corner in the vast world of Hoya growing :).

~Brad AKA Moonwolf

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Comments (8)

Elena Nuta
5 years ago
hi Brad, could you please post a photo of the motoskei? Is the leaf just like a larger speckled carnosa?

thanks!

Elena
moonwolf_gw
Original Author
5 years ago
The leaves are more rounded than carnosa, but definitely more speckled. Check out the link, here. Hoya motoskei.

Brad AKA Moonwolf
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Elena Nuta
5 years ago
Thanks for the link!

I'm propagating cuttings from one that I'm not sure but I suspect it's motoskei, see photos. What do you think?
popmama (Colorado, USDA z5)
5 years ago
Excellent observations, Brad! I always enjoy hearing about others' hoyas!

I've read a bunch of information about motoskei and some sources report it as the "original carnosa". Elena, your cuttings look like old carnosa to me. Whether or not that counts as motoskei you probably have to wait until it blooms to maybe identify it by blooms.

But I have some old carnosas and they look exactly like your cuttings.
popmama (Colorado, USDA z5)
5 years ago
By the way, bella is also a struggler for me. I already lost half of the plant. I ended up cutting and putting in water because it looked so shriveled. The other half is "unsure" and not very pleasing to the eye. I've been contemplating repotting it just because I dislike the soil that it's in. I'll probably kill it for sure that way!
moonwolf_gw
Original Author
5 years ago
Methinks my plants would be happier if I had the means and help to build a greenhouse for them. Ilagiorum wouldn't pout for me so much, and I'd probably would have more blooms than what I've had. We're having issues with our water pressure (been going on for a few months-the whole trailer court), so I've been having to use bottled spring water from the store. They don't seem to mind it.

Would it be okay to repot the multiflora, do you think? I'm quite tempted, but I should know better. My carnosas look kinda rough. They got a lot of sun this year, and they've been on the drier side of watering lately. They pout, too. For me, anyway. Funny how some Hoyas transition to indoors easier than others.

Bella's been notorious for being a struggler/fussy grower. She was quite happy and even bloomed for me this past summer. When we went into a drought and had to start watching our water usage, that's when she started to go downhill. She's hanging on, though.

Brad AKA Moonwolf
Meyermike(Zone 6a Ma.)
5 years ago
Hi Brad wonderful to start this thread and thanks))

Seems to me the only ones I have issues with are my Lacunose believe it or not. Seems they thrive outside until they come inside even under lots of lights. I even give them humidity and the brightest spot in the room. Still they will wilt turn yellow or loose a few branches until they adjust. Ugh

The think about many Hoya is the fact that they love a lot of water outside in summer and it's almost impossible to over water them. But when they are that happy they grow so well they cover the entire top of the pot and it's hard to tell if they need to be watered of if they are still wet. You can't tell by weight on some because they are already heavy lol Frustrating.

I looked for the one you mentioned that was your favorite and could not find one at all(((

If you decide to trade a few cuttings or sell let me know since I can root a cutting fairly easily.

Hope all is well. My Dad broke his shoulder at the nursing home and I lost a cousin to that virus. It's been a tough few weeks. Glad you seem well))
moonwolf_gw
Original Author
5 years ago
Hi Mike! Sorry to hear about your dad and cousin. Hugs from afar.

Lacunosa is rather fussy in that regard. I have a Sno Caps I bought from Gardino's (tiny thing), and it has a yellow leaf or two. It's even near other plants to help boost the humidity. But oh, those blooms. I miss the fragrance.

Hoya rosarioae~Here's a link to it's description and photos of it. It's like obscura, but easier to grow and a bit smaller.

I won't be doing cuttings for a while. Been too busy with work, plus I don't like shipping when it's cold. Maybe in spring ;).

I'm doing okay. Just got approved for health insurance (not in effect until Dec. 1st). Contemplating a lot of changes, but good things are happening, at last.

Brad AKA Moonwolf