Hoya Plants
A Quick Introduction To Hoya Plants
The five points of Hoya plants flower make them unmistakable, though each of the 300 species has its own very unique bloom and leaf structure. For the most part, the leaves of the Hoya plant are long and succulent, giving way to heavy blossom posts where the blooms will become larger with each flowering cycle. In most of the North American continent this tropical vine does best indoors, where there is plenty of sunlight but the light is not direct. When placed in full sunlight the Hoya plant will often set off the bloom and slow its growth rate. Moisture is derived through the leaf structure, though in some cases the plant will absorb water through the root system. Misting is recommended, but no more often than twice a week depending on the humidity levels in your home or garden.
Also called by the names waxplant, waxvine, and waxflower, the Hoya brings delight to any atmosphere. The blooms are formed in clusters, for the most part they are droopy or hanging off to the side. Some clusters bear larger flowers and less of them, while other varieties will give up to one hundred intricate flowers per cluster. The sweet smell and nutritious nectar given of these blooms is well documented and highly desirable, and this climbing tropical vine has gained heavy favor for these reasons. From the purest of white to the deepest near black, and every color and variation in between, the blooms of the Hoya plant are a source of wonderment and enjoyment for all lucky enough to grow it.
If you are interested in obtaining a Hoya plant for either indoor or outdoor growth, you may want to research both your local greenhouses and the online botany sources available to you. Many reputable companies will hand select and ship the plants of your choice, insuring them for a short time in case of death or disease. The Hoya plant lacks only the color blue in its natural color variants, though there is a Philippine variety which is thought to give an acceptable bluish hue. The reds in the family tend jump from deep pink to a brownish red color, but true reds are also difficult to come by.
New generations are being created on a consistent basis, so fans of the Hoya plant may be able to enjoy these new colors someday soon. For Instance, there is a giant version of the Hoya plant whose leaves have been measured at up to two feet in length. The leaves of this tropical beauty can be ultra shiny and plush to quite hairy and obsolete, but the blooms are always in fashion and quite welcome.