The hoya plant, so beloved by modern landscape designers, became known to the general public back in 1770, when the ship of the explorer and traveler, James Cook, moored to the northeast coast of sunny Australia. The plant was discovered by scientists Solender and Banks, they became interested in a new species that had not previously been found in any country, on any island, attracted botanists and the original, attractive appearance of the plant, which was a beautiful, evergreen shrub, which also bloomed with snow-white inflorescences .

From this moment begins a long history of selection and careful study of this species. In 1810, Professor Robert Brown introduced the term "Hoya genus", which included two discovered species, Hoya viridiflora and Hoya carnosa, years later, more than two hundred subspecies were discovered that grow in the forests of Popua New Guinea, some parts of India and on the shores of the Malay Islands. archipelago, known for its humid, hot climates and some other areas of the tropical zone. The study of hoya does not end today: scientists around the world are working on breeding new varieties, each of which is a real work of breeding art.

It is also worth saying that the plant got its name in honor of the famous gardener of the past centuries, Thomas Hoya, who worked in the greenhouses of the Duke of Northumberland and made a great contribution to world botany.

Description of the plant and photo of hoye

Hoya is a variety of evergreen shrubs, as well as lianas of the Kutrovye and Lastovnevy families. It grows in the tropical zone of Polynesia, Southeast and especially South Asia, Australia, Indonesia, Popua New Guinea. Liana prefers light forests, well lit by the sun, but also retaining moisture, which is so necessary for good growth, the plant also needs support, rocky slopes or a powerful tree that the liana braids and grows up.

In nature, hoya can reach ten meters in length. Young shoots are brown with a purple tint, young shoots do not have leaves, but over time, when the shoot begins to develop, it is covered with elastic, fleshy pointed or semicircular leaves, and the branches themselves lose their elasticity and are prone to brittleness. The length of the sheet is about five cm, the width does not exceed eight cm.
In the spring, hoya blooms violently with white flowers, sometimes white comes with a pink tint. The shape of the inflorescences is star-shaped, the flowers are collected in small umbrellas. In most species of hoya, the flower diameter is 2 cm, but in the imperial species they can reach eight cm. Flowering is accompanied by a strong aroma and nectar, so hoya also belongs to a good honey plant.

With the passage of time, the plant became cultivated and divided into two categories: indoor and outdoor.

The home subspecies is divided into the following categories:

• Ampelnaya;
• shrub;
• Ivy.

Hoya varieties

Kerry is a heat-loving and light-loving plant

One of the most common varieties of the plant is Hoya kerrii, it can be found in China, Thailand, Cambodia and on the island of Java, also famous for its tea. The variety was first discovered in 1911: an American scientist, Professor A. Kerry went to northern Thailand to study the flora. In the Chiang Mai region, in the highlands, this variety was discovered, later it received the name Kerry, in honor of the discoverer.

The Kerry variety is very beautiful, it has thick, leathery leaves, very reminiscent of a heart in shape, the length and width of the leaf reaches 15 cm. The flowers, on the contrary, are very small, only 1 cm in diameter. Unlike many other hoya varieties, which bloom exclusively with white or pinkish flowers, Kerry inflorescences have a slight lemon tint.

Hoya care at home is not at all complicated, here you need to know only two basic rules:

• Kerry does not tolerate dampness, it does not need to be flooded, just dry land suits her much better. In the hot season, it is better to simply spray the plant, but not water it. IN winter period she can do without watering at all.
• Kerry is a thermophilic and light-loving plant, so you need to try to get as much sunlight as possible and not freeze.

Kerry is good for everyone, the only thing you need to know is that it grows very slowly, unlike other varieties.

wax ivy

The second most famous hoya variety is wax ivy, which has been widely used in room culture since 1802.

The advantages of wax ivy are its unpretentiousness and good growth. Attractive appearance also belongs to the category of advantages of the plant.

Wax ivy blooms three times a year. At the same time, flowers give a pleasant smell and aroma.

In nature, ivy grows in the forests of Indonesia, India, Burma and Australia. The plant is an evergreen shrub or liana, creeping along the ground, or braiding a high support, tree or rocky indent. The leaves of wax ivy are fleshy, dense, elongated and pointed towards the end, they seem to be cast from wax, which is why the variety got its name. The plant itself cannot boast of brightness and showiness, but everything changes at the time of flowering: the hoya is covered with many fantastically beautiful constellations of white-pinkish flowers that have a burgundy corolla in the middle that looks like a pearl, in addition, the flowers emit a very pleasant, strong aroma .

After the wax ivy has faded, in no case should you cut off the “stumps” that form after the flowers fall off, this is a platform for future inflorescences, if you cut them off, then next year there may not be a flower.

As a rule, wax ivy blooms three times a year.

Speaking for this plant, the thought immediately comes: is it possible to keep a hoya at home? The answer is unequivocal: of course, especially in the temperate zone, this plant does not grow on the street, it loves warmth and light, which can be provided just in the house.
So, what do you need to know in order to grow wax ivy on a window?

• Firstly, he should provide good lighting, but again, it is important to know the measure in everything, because ivy does not like direct sunlight, it is not for nothing that it grows in nature in light forests, and not in open glades.
• In winter, do not water the ivy and keep it at a temperature of -16-18 ° C, this is the ideal, close to natural temperature in winter.
• In the spring, in order for the plant to grow better, you can put it together with an earthen clod in a bowl of warm water and hold it for 30 minutes, this procedure will be a good stimulus for growth and flowering.
• It is better to transplant ivy no more than once every two to three years.

Karnoza

Karnoza well tolerates cool air up to 12 ° C

No less popular is the third variety, Hoya Carnosa. The variety grows in the woodlands of southern China, India, Taiwan, Japan, the Fiji Islands and Australia. Carnosa was included in the general list of plant names in 1810 by the American botanist Robert Brown.

Hoya Karnosa is a powerful, evergreen vine. Shoots have a pale gray tint, young ones are flexible, elastic, lose their smoothness over time and often break. The leaves are dark green in color, sometimes with silvery white tan marks, elongated, pointed, about 10 cm long, 5 cm wide.

The diameter of the flower is one and a half centimeters, the color is white or with a pink tint. As a rule, there are 24 flowers in the inflorescence, this is the largest number of flowers, compared to 19 in wax ivy, and even less in other varieties. The moment of flowering lasts for ten days.

Like all hoya varieties, Karnosa is a honey plant and is famous for its wonderful aroma.

Rules for caring for hoya Karnoza

• The first thing to know is not to get carried away with watering;
• The second rule is good lighting;
• Third - do not forget about fertilizer.

It is worth noting that Karnoza easily tolerates a drop in air temperature to 12 ° C, so some florists plant hoya in the garden for the summer period, transplanting it back to home conditions with the onset of autumn coolness.

Hoya plant care

Hoya grows well at home, it can also be taken out into the street in warm weather, in a flower pot or dropped in with the condition of transplanting back with the onset of cold weather, some varieties can withstand temperatures as low as 7 ° C. For the plant, supports are installed that support it. In order for the hoya to grow well, it needs to provide lighting conditions, but avoid direct sunlight, which can lead to leaf burn. Excessive watering as mentioned earlier should also be avoided.

Questions of flower growers

Sometimes gardeners wonder: why doesn't hoya bloom? It seems that the lighting is ideal, and watering is normalized. What could be the reason? If the basic conditions: temperature, lighting, humidity are met, then it is possible that flowering does not occur due to the depletion of the soil, in which case simple top dressing will help. Liquid fertilizer should consist of a 3:1:2 ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, in an amount of 0.5 g/l. Such a simple procedure will make the vine wake up from sleep and bloom.
For the ideal state of hoya, the temperature of its content in summer should not exceed 24 ° C, and in winter it should not be lower than 7-10 ° C, depending on the variety.

Hoya breeding

Hoya breeding is a simple process, but based on certain rules. Reproduction is carried out in the spring in three ways:

• layering;
• vaccination;
• cuttings.

In order to propagate hoya by cuttings, you need to take cuttings 10 cm long, but only from the tops. For further planting, a peat-sand mixture is being prepared. You can also use phytohormones, which well improve the process of root formation and growth. After the cuttings are planted in a peat-sand mixture, they are covered with a small piece of polyethylene, the temperature should not be lower than 18 ° C and not higher than 24 ° C. After the cuttings have taken root, they are already transplanted into separate cups filled with a mixture of peat and sand.

Hoya transplant

Transplantation is also a very important issue. As mentioned at the beginning of the article, hoya should not be transplanted often, that's right - once every two to three years. Hoya transplantation is carried out only when the roots have filled the entire space of the pot, it is simply not recommended to change pots, because after transplantation, even the most accurate hoya is sick for a long time. For transplantation, drained soil is used, it is good to use phytofertilizers.

Hoya diseases and treatments

Hoya is harmed by insects, one of them is a scale insect, a soap solution helps a lot from this disease

As a rule, the most difficult period for hoya, however, as for other plants, is autumn, at this moment there is a sharp drop in temperature, lighting and humidity, which is a problem for tropical plants. For home hoya, it is difficult that the heating season begins, and the fumes that come from hot batteries always negatively affect green foliage. In hoya, the rejection of climate change is expressed in the yellowing of the leaves. What to do in this case?

• Firstly, so that the foliage does not turn yellow, you should not move the hoya close to the batteries.
• The second condition is not to forget that in the cold period you should not pour the plant.
• Third - do not forget about lighting, the lack of sunlight can be filled with lamps.
• Yellowed leaves must be carefully removed.

But these are ways to solve the simplest of problems, but what to do when a plant is struck by a disease? A simple potato decoction helps to cope with sores of plants, it contains potassium, which makes the plant stronger, more resilient, with good immunity.

Another serious problem is mold. It appears for several reasons: either the plant was watered too often, or the water has an increased hardness coefficient. But if everything is clear with overflow, then with hard / soft water everything is more complicated. How to achieve water softening? Just standing water is not enough here. In order to make the water softer, you can use the following advice:

Take 100 grams of peat and wrap in a gauze bandage. Then lower the bag into a small watering can (about two liters) and leave for a day. After such a procedure, the water becomes soft, and it becomes suitable for watering flowers, including hoya, which is so sensitive to the level of hardness.

If it so happened that the earth itself became moldy, then the upper, affected layer must be removed and poured fresh. If the whole earth is affected, then a transplant is necessary, and the pot is disinfected with a solution of vinegar and water (1: 2)
Hoya and insects harm, one of them is the scale insect, which sucks the juice, and hence the life force from the stems. In order to cope with the scale insect, you need to manually remove the insect, and then the plant is washed with soapy water and washed with warm water.

Cherventsy also do a lot of harm, they are removed with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. After hoya is washed with water.

And, finally, an excellent prevention is washing the hoya with onion or garlic infusion. It is prepared as follows:
15 g of garlic or onion is poured with a liter of warm water, left for an hour and filtered.

And a few words in conclusion

Using these simple tips, you can become a true friend to hoya, and this plant will repay you with the same kindness, bright, fresh look and fabulously beautiful flowering and fragrance.

And in the end, we suggest you watch a video on how you can make hoya bloom. We assure you that these gardener's tips will be useful to you.

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Hoya: how reproduction occurs

Hoya, which is propagated by layering, seeds and cuttings, is a common houseplant. Most often in houses there is a fleshy hoya. Its shoots can reach up to 7 meters in length. The plant is called wax ivy. It belongs to the vines of the evergreen type. More than 200 varieties are known. In the wild, flowers can be found in Australia, China and India.

Hoya - flowering plant relating to evergreen vines.

Hoya propagates by layering, seeds and cuttings. The most commonly used method is based on cuttings, but other methods also give a healthy plant.

Reproduction by seeds

From an adult hoya plant, you can get seeds that can be planted.

Hoya seeds are very rare, so they are a real treasure for gardeners. When the seeds are ripe and slightly dried, they can be harvested. It is advisable to plant the seeds already in the same year. The substrate must be loose. It must be made up of an earthen mixture and sphagnum moss, which should be carefully crushed. Seedlings can be seen within a week. As soon as the plant begins to germinate, you need to make sure that the soil does not dry out, but it should not be excessively wet either. It is recommended to keep the container with seedlings in a warm place. Seedlings need light. As a preventive measure against the fungus, you need to spray the seedlings with a Bordeaux mixture.

You can use any agent that contains copper for this, but the application must be carried out strictly according to the instructions for the agent. After about 2.5-3 months, the seedlings will have several leaves. During this period, they must be seated in individual containers. This method has a certain problem. It is almost impossible to get hoya seeds from a home plant, but small plants are already sold in stores, but seeds are very difficult to find.

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Reproduction by layering from the stem

As a result of this, most often reproduction is carried out by layering from the stem or cuttings. If you use the method of stem layering, then this will allow you to have a flowering plant already in the year that the plant was planted. For reproduction by this method, a small incision is made on the old flower (more precisely, on its shoot). Next, the shoot must be overlaid with moss and make sure that it is always wet. Then everything needs to be covered with polyethylene.

As soon as the roots begin to form, the shoot, along with the root, must be completely cut off, and then planted in a pot. Part of the stem can be laid out in the soil of a new container and fixed near the surface. Additionally, everything is covered with moss, which should be wet. When the hoya, which was propagated through layering, is fully rooted, it can be separated from the mother flower. By the way, for reproduction it is better to select only adult plants that have already bloomed at least once.

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Reproduction by cuttings

Hoya cuttings are transplanted after the root system and a few leaves have formed.

In order to carry out reproduction by cuttings, you need to choose such cuttings where there are at least 2 pairs of leaves. The incision itself is made between the nodes. You can root the shoot in water. A mixture based on sand and peat is suitable (2 parts of peat will need 1 part of sand raw materials). You can even use ordinary sand, but it must always be wet. In a month, small roots will appear. The temperature must be at least 20 degrees. It is best to carry out such a procedure in spring or autumn, although rooting can occur in any season. The roots themselves do not appear on the nodes themselves, but between them, so the cut should not be under the node, but slightly below it, so that there is room for the roots to germinate. When the cuttings are already rooted, they need to be transplanted into containers, the diameter of which should be at least 9 cm.

It is allowed to plant several cuttings at once in one container. For landing, it is better to make a special mixture. You will need 1 part of soddy soil and 1 part of sand. Then 2 parts of leaf soil and 0.5 parts of humus are added. It is allowed to add a little fertilizer of complex type to such soil. If you use this method for propagation, then the plants obtained in this way will bloom only after 3-4 years.

By the way, be sure to follow how the crown is formed. To develop branching, you need to pinch the flower after the 4th leaf has formed. If the shoots are too long, then it is better to cut them. This will contribute to the intensity of flowering, because. shoots will not take on all the strength of the flower. The stems need additional support, especially if the hoya is very lush. You can tie the stems and twigs with threads and fix them against the wall or window. Special rings are also suitable for these purposes. They can be made from wire. The ends of the material must be placed in the container itself. The flower requires a heavy pot to keep it from tipping over due to the heaviness of the plant.

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General rules for caring for hoya

In winter, the temperature for growing hoya should not fall below 15 degrees.

Hoya is not a very capricious plant. It does not require a high percentage of humidity and a lot of watering. It can grow well even in very poor soil. Even frequent transplants do not need a flower. However, in order to achieve flowering, you need to follow a number of rules.

1. Temperature.

When the period of plant activity begins, the optimum temperature is 18-24 degrees. But in winter, even 15 degrees is enough. Although the plant can survive wintering at 10 degrees. However, care must be taken that the soil is not too cold. It's bad for the roots. There are some species that are distinguished by their thermophilicity, so that they cannot survive the cold winter. As a result of this, the shoot sheds foliage.

1. Watering.

Water the flower should be moderate. Each subsequent watering is carried out when the soil is slightly dry. Pouring hoya is prohibited. In winter, it is generally necessary to limit watering. This flower can perfectly survive the lack of moisture. But in winter, you definitely need to water very little, so that later flowering is intense.

1. Fertilizer.

Since the hoya needs high humidity, you can use a humidifier.

The land needs to be fertilized twice a month during the entire growing season. It starts from March. In winter, you do not need to feed the flower.

1. Humidity.

Humidity is not a very significant parameter for hoya. In hot summers, you need to additionally spray the foliage. There are certain varieties that need high humidity, so they require separate care.

1. Illumination.

Wax ivy grows best when there is sufficient light, but bright direct rays, on the contrary, can harm the flower. Hoya feels great in the southern sector of the room. It will perfectly braid the surface of the walls. It is forbidden to change the place of the flower pot. Such a rash rearrangement will entail the loss of foliage and the loss of buds.

1. The soil.

Hoya is not very picky about the ground. In the wild, it grows on stony screes or is generally attached to trees. The flower feels great in any type of soil. It is best to make a mixture of soddy, leafy soil, peat, humus and sand. At the bottom of the container where the flower will live, be sure to put small pebbles that will perform the function of drainage. On top of them, it is allowed to additionally sprinkle a little sand. Drainage prevent waterlogging of the soil so that the roots do not rot.

1. Transfer.

Hoyas rarely require a transplant. It is enough to do this procedure 1 time in 3 years. Sometimes you can do it less often, depending on the growth and development of your pet. In order to stimulate flowering, you can use this trick - take a tighter pot. And in order for the shoots to grow faster, on the contrary, they choose a larger container. The pot must have a hole at the bottom to drain excess water.

–ampelous plant, belongs to the genus of evergreen shrubs and vines.

Also called wax ivy.

Hoya grows in South and Southeast Asia, Polynesia and Australia.

Interesting fact!The plant was named by the Scottish scientist Brown in honor of his friend, the English gardener Thomas Hoy, who grew plants in the gardens of the Duke of Northumberland.

Optimal conditions for growing hoya

Location and lighting

Hoya prefers good lighting, can easily tolerate direct sunlight. But in the active sun, burns can form on the leaves of the vine.

Hoya is best placed on the western and eastern windows. If the growth, nevertheless, is located on the south window, then in the summer it is better to create diffused light (throw tulle over the window).

Important! Hoya will not be able to bloom on the northern windows.

Temperature regime: summer-winter

In summer, the most optimal temperature for hoya, which is grown in room conditions, will be 25 degrees Celsius, and in winter - not lower than 16 degrees.

If in winter the temperature exceeds 20 degrees Celsius, then the seasonal flowering of hoya will be liquid and insignificant.

Hoya is a moisture-loving plant. The liana is plentifully watered from March to October, but it needs the most active watering in the summer periods.

As soon as you notice that the earth has dried up, you need to water the plant with settled water. Do not forget to also take care of the hoya: clear the stems and the ground under the plant.

Since November, it is recommended to reduce the watering of the hoya. In winter, the plant does not require much moisture, so it can be watered 4-5 days after the topsoil has dried. Water temperature for irrigation in winter should be tepid.

Did you know? If the hoyu is rarely watered, then some of the roots die off the plant and the growing season begins.

Air humidity

Hoya is not demanding in matters of hydration. But it will not be superfluous to periodically spray the plant in spring and summer.

Important! When spraying hoya, moisture should not fall on the flowers.

Soil fertilization

During the growing season, hoya should be fed every 2-3 weeks. It is recommended to use a comprehensive mineral fertilizer for hoya. In winter, the plant does not need to be fed.

Need to know! Before you start fertilizing the hoya, you need to transplant the plant (for young plants, a transplant is needed every year).

An adult hoya plant needs to be repotted every three years. The plant likes slightly acidic or neutral soil (pH 5.5 to 6). Also, it is recommended to transplant a young plant every year (up to 3 years).

Hoya is unpretentious to the soil. The best substrate for it will be a mix of clay-turf, greenhouse and leafy soil (2: 1: 1). The second soil option: clay-soddy, leafy soil, sand and peat (2:1:1:1).

When choosing soil, you should also consider the variety of hoya. For example, Hoya the Beautiful loves a mixture of humus, leafy soil, peat, sand and a small part of charcoal.

Important! Hoya needs good drainage when planting and transplanting.

Reproduction of hoya at home

Reproduction of wax ivy at home can be done in three ways: hoya from seeds, cuttings and propagation by layering.

If you become the owner hoya seed, then they are planted in the ground, consisting of an earthen mixture and sphagnum moss. Water generously and after a week, the seeds begin to germinate. Hoya seedlings should remain moist, but not flooded with water. The seed pot should be kept in a warm and medium-lit place.

To protect young hoya sprouts from fungal diseases, sprinkle them with a solution of copper-containing preparations. After about 3 months, when the sprouts release a pair of leaves, transplant them into separate pots.

Interesting fact!Getting hoya seeds at home is almost impossible.

The next breeding method is hoya cuttings. It is considered the most reliable and easiest way to propagate a plant.

The cutting you want to plant should be up to about 10 cm. It should have a couple of leaves and nodules. Hoya cuttings can be rooted in both water and soil.

When rooting in water, you will need a small, foil-wrapped container. Make holes in the foil for the cuttings. Don't forget to fill the container with water.

Leave a couple of upper leaves on the cuttings, and treat the lower part with a root growth stimulator. Push the cuttings through the holes made in the foil into the container.

When rooting cuttings, the most optimal temperature will be 22 degrees Celsius. At the same time, do not forget that constant moisture is important for cuttings.

To do this, put a bag on the container with cuttings, leaving an air hole. Thus, the humidity will be constant, but the cuttings, at the same time, will not suffocate.

Hoya cuttings begin to sprout roots after 2 weeks. It is necessary to plant rooted shoots in the ground in a permanent place, since growing roots has weakened the stem, and the cuttings will become even more fragile.

Unlike some other plants, hoyu can be propagated in several ways:
1. Propagation by stem cuttings.
2. Propagation by seeds.
3. Reproduction of hoi from a leaf.

Propagation by stem cuttings

One of the most simple ways hoya breeding.
For successful rooting with stem cuttings, it is very important to remember two aspects to pay attention to: the size and age of the cutting. At home, cuttings with two nodes that cover two pairs of leaves give the best results. Such a cutting grows new shoots faster than a cutting with a single node and more successfully than long cuttings with a large number of nodes. In general, the rule of thumb for rooting from cuttings is that a cutting with thin, small leaves will root better with two nodes, but some species that have large leaves will root better with a single node.

The age of the cutting is also of no small importance when rooting. A cutting taken from the top of the plant will be less successful in rooting, as the stem tissue is still young and may rot when attempting to root such a cutting. The best option is to take mature cuttings for rooting, but which have not yet become woody.

Before planting the cutting in the soil mixture, it must be properly cut. The best place for roots to grow is the area directly below the node. If the trunk is long, then it must be cut off and leave only a few centimeters under the knot. After a new sprout appears from the leaf sinus of the first node, the second node can also be cut and used for rooting.

It is also very important to correctly direct the plant when planting. If you plant a cutting upside down, it will not take root and grow.

Rooting cuttings in water

For successful rooting of the cutting in water, you should take a darkened dish or a transparent one, but wrap it with aluminum foil so that the light does not fall on the water. Leaves are removed from the cutting from the lower node, which will be immersed in water. Dishes with a handle must be placed in a warm and humid place so that the temperature of water and air does not rise above 22 ° C. The higher the humidity, the higher the temperature must be raised. With insufficient moisture, the cuttings can wither, then they need to be placed in a loose greenhouse. Approximately within 14 days, roots appear on the cuttings. The daylight factor should also be taken into account. In the autumn season, without lighting, plants are more difficult to root. When roots appear, it is advisable to plant the plant immediately at a permanent place of residence, since the roots are very fragile and can be damaged during transplantation.

Rooting cuttings in the substrate

Although most hoi root in water, rooting in the ground is more reliable. But ordinary purchased soil is not very suitable for these purposes. It is best to make a mixture of different components yourself.
Basic rules for the preparation of mixed soil for rooting hoi:
1. Breathability. Without air access to the roots, the cutting can rot. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the soil is well permeable. To do this, you can use sand, vermiculite or perlite.
2. Humidity preservation. Cuttings need water to survive and grow roots. The more breathable the soil, the more difficult it is to retain moisture. By placing the cutting in a plastic bag, the problem of retaining moisture and maintaining soil permeability can be solved. Cuttings absorb water very slowly without roots. It is by placing the cutting in a bag that you can reduce the stress on the leaves while the roots grow and can supply moisture to the foliage.

For rooting, soil, perlite, vermiculite, sand, sphagnum moss are usually used. You can root in one moss: carefully wrap the stem with a knot of moss and put it in a greenhouse. This method is suitable for hoi species that are difficult to root in the ground due to their appearance- for example, H. carnosa compacta, in which the leaves are very close to the trunk and it can be very problematic to plant such a cutting in the ground.
Perlite is also great for rooting - it reduces the chance of cutting rot. It is necessary to pour a small amount of perlite into a plastic bag, slightly moisten it and place the cutting there. This method is well suited for such cuttings that have several nodes. Putting such a cutting horizontally in a bag with perlite and covering it with this substrate, after 10 days you can see the roots near several nodes and after that you can plant several cuttings with roots in the ground.
A mixture of soil, perlite, or sand is great for rooting single-knot cuttings with large leaves. It is best to soak a peat tablet - free it from the mesh and mix it with perlite or sand. The components that are part of the peat tablet prevent the stalk from rotting and promote rapid rooting, and perlite - the passage of air to the roots. You should also not forget about drainage in case of rooting in the ground.

Reproduction by seeds
All hoyas can produce seeds after flowering, but few of us have seen them indoors. In typical apartment conditions, hoyas very rarely form pods. But still consider this option of breeding hoi.
Seeds are formed after flowering in pods. For sowing, they must ripen well - it does not hurt to dry them a little. Before sowing, a well-permeable soil is prepared, it is possible with the addition of sphagnum moss. Seeds for sowing should be taken only fresh (in the year of collection), then the percentage of similarity will be high. After sowing in the ground, the seeds quickly sprout, with two leaves on a short stem. But despite successful germination, the sprouts can die from both overdrying and overflow. Warmth, good lighting, humidity are the main components of successful seedling cultivation. For about 3 months, the seedlings should not be touched, and only when they have several pairs of leaves and good roots, they can be transplanted into a separate bowl.

Reproduction of hoi from a leaf
This is probably the most difficult and long process of reproduction. Very often, a hoya leaf planted in loose soil quickly gives roots, but in this state it can live for many years without germinating. Throughout the history of the development of hoya breeding in the world, many studies have been carried out on this method of rooting. As a result, we can conclude that a new plant can be grown from a hoya leaf, but subject to certain rules. As a rule, hoi leaves that grow in nature are taken for rooting - they have more strength, but it is possible to experiment on a leaf from a houseplant. The leaf is planted in loose soil at an angle of 45 °, within a few weeks the leaf appears roots. Further, the main task is to stimulate the production of growth cells and the development of shoots in the leaves. To do this, you can use the drug heteroauxin (or other hormonal drug), a drop of which is dropped with a pipette onto the base of the leaf. In the case of a successful experiment, within a short time after that, the leaf starts a new shoot.

Hoya is an evergreen tropical vine belonging to the Swallow family. In the wild, it is found in the southern and eastern regions of Asia, as well as in Australia and the islands of Polynesia. More than 200 species of this plant have been well studied and described.

Hoya develops well in normal room conditions with good lighting and average temperature readings. For a long time pleases with the beauty of flowering and sweet fragrance. It has a beneficial effect on the home atmosphere, purifying the air from harmful impurities.

Hoya species and varieties photo

- an evergreen liana, in nature reaching up to 10 m. It is covered with long green leaves with silvery spots. It has inflorescences in the form of a hemisphere, consisting of 20 pink-cream flowers similar to double five-pointed stars. Exudes a strong honey smell. Needs light, loose soil and timely watering.

- This plant has long stems and leaves that look like green hearts. Starts hemispherical inflorescences of 15 star-shaped flowers. The coloring is white, yellow, pink, and in the center there is a red corolla. Growing this species, you need to provide it with a bright place and a room temperature of + 25 ° C.

- an evergreen thin liana, from which many shoots grow. Leaflets are rhomboid elongated. Inflorescences consist of seven star-shaped flowers, united in an umbrella. This plant does not like large pots. It is often planted in small hanging planters. Needs light and watering three times a week. The water temperature should be several degrees above room temperature.

- consists of curly stems one and a half millimeters thick. Overgrown with fleshy leaves with silvery patches. It has umbellate inflorescences of 15 double white flowers. It exudes a pungent odor reminiscent of the aroma of tulips. The plant can withstand temperatures down to +10 °C. It is necessary to water with warm water after drying of the top soil.

- weaving vine with fleshy leaves, on which silver blotches appear. It has umbellate inflorescences of 20 double flowers with five faces. The smell of the flowers is pleasant and sweet. The plant is grown in hanging pots with loose soil. He likes a lot of light, so it is recommended to put it next to the window.

Branched species with dense vegetation. The foliage is green, elongated, reddens in sunlight. It blooms with umbellate inflorescences of a golden color. Flowers are small in the form of five-pointed stars - in one umbrella they can grow from 30 to 50 pieces. They give off a faint scent of perfume. Likes frequent watering and moist air.

- consists of branched vines, which are overgrown with dense foliage. All leaves have a curved, twisted shape and variegated colors with a glossy sheen. The flowers are white-pink, united in inflorescences in the form of a hemisphere. It grows in any soil and does not need regular watering. Blooms well in tight pots.

- this variety has weaving vines of a dark purple hue with dense vegetation. Leaves in the center can be painted yellow or reddish, and green at the edges. Inflorescences after blooming buds resemble a hemisphere. Lilac flowers with a dark corolla. Inflorescences bloom and delight with beauty throughout the year.

Plants for growing in hanging pots. It consists of many thin lashes, on which knots of long and narrow leaves grow. Lets inflorescences of two or three white flowers, but more often the buds are single. They emit a very faint and almost imperceptible smell. He likes the soil to be always moist, but not wet.

A plant with long, pointed leaves, which are dotted with silvery patches. These spots turn red in direct sunlight. It has inflorescences consisting of 20 flowers. They are red and white or pink. They emit a faint but sweet smell.

- consists of thin vines, on which variegated rounded leaves grow. Starts inflorescences of 20-30 flowers of light pink color. The central part of the flowers is decorated with dark purple corollas, from which nectar is released. Exudes a sweet honey scent.

- a plant with large leaves and a hard, straight stem. Grows fast and blooms regularly. It has inflorescences of 15 white-yellow flowers of an unusual shape. They resemble arrowheads or small rockets. Grows well in large pots with a drainage layer. Prefers to be in a semi-shaded place.

- a plant with long and fleshy leaves, the surface of which is painted with silvery spots. Starts umbrella inflorescences, consisting of 30 flowers. There are varieties with gray-black and pink buds. The plant develops well at a temperature not higher than +25 ° C. You need to water after the soil dries out.

- designed for hanging pots. Consists of long hanging vines, which are covered with narrow leaves. Starts inflorescences of 12 flowers of a pale white hue. Grows well in universal soil with added peat. The plant is moisture-loving, so you need to water often.

A plant with a compact form and long leaves. Starts inflorescences of 25 fluffy flowers. The color of the buds is red with a dark corolla, from which nectar drips. It develops quickly in lighted places with abundant watering. Likes loose soils with drainage.

A variety with flexible and branched vines, which are covered with dense foliage. These leaves have a pleasing color to the eye. In the central part they are green, and at the edges they are yellow-cream. Inflorescences grow on the stalks, consisting of 25 light pink flowers. The plant loves loose soil, moderate watering and good lighting.

- has thin and curly stems with long and fleshy leaves. Lets out inflorescences in the form of an umbrella, which consist of 10-30 flowers. The color of the petals varies from white-cream to light pink. They bloom for ten days, then new buds appear in their place. It develops well at an air temperature of +25 ° C. Likes regular watering, but without waterlogging.

- a plant with thin vines and large decorative leaves. Each sheet has a unique pattern. The glossy surface is variegated or dotted with yellow-green spots. Inflorescences are umbellate, consisting of 10-25 flowers of a white-violet hue. Prefers to grow at +18 °C, but adapts well to higher temperatures.

A plant with powerful vines and fleshy leaves that have a decorative color. Their surface is yellow-green, and the edges are dark green and vice versa. In direct sunlight, they acquire a purple hue. Inflorescences after blooming buds take the form of a hemisphere, consist of 25-35 white flowers.

- consists of thin hanging vines and long leaves with a variegated surface. Once under the direct rays of the sun, the leaves turn pink. Flowers bloom double with a pink hue and a yellow-purple corolla. They are united in umbellate inflorescences of 15-20 buds. Likes to be in bright light in the morning. You need to water 2-3 times a week.

- a plant with strong stems on which large and fleshy leaves grow. They are oval, on the surface there are patterns resembling the pattern of a turtle shell. Lets out umbrella inflorescences, consisting of 20 flowers of a white shade. Needs light in the morning and frequent watering. The content temperature can vary from +18 °С to +35 °С.

- consists of thin weaving vines with fleshy leaves. The leaves have ribbed edges and bumps on the surface, while the color is variegated. The plant produces umbrella-shaped inflorescences, which consist of 6-15 white flowers. Likes frequent watering and moderate light without direct sunlight.

Hoya home care

The flower is easy to grow at home. To do this, you need to provide the plant with a small hanging pot and standard care. Hoya, like any other home plant, needs good lighting, timely watering and the right temperature.

Hoya is a light-loving plant, so it must be placed in a bright place. It can be a well-lit room or a window sill on the east or west side. Avoid direct sunlight, which can cause the foliage to turn yellow and fall off.

Due to its tropical origin, the flower loves warmth. In winter and summer, the ideal condition for the development of the plant is the temperature from +15 °C to + 25 °C. But the flower can easily adapt to lower or higher heat readings.

Stapelia is also a member of the Lastovnevye family. It is grown during home care without much hassle, if all the rules of agricultural technology are followed. You can find all the necessary recommendations for growing and caring for this wonderful plant in this article.

Watering hoya

Watering should be given special attention. Try to moisten the soil in a timely manner, avoiding waterlogging or drying out.

If moisture has accumulated on the tray cup, remove it. In summer, it is recommended to water twice a week, and once in winter. For irrigation, use warm and settled water.

soil for hoya

Hoya is able to develop in any soil, but in fertile soil this process will be faster. Suitable for standard potting mixes indoor plants or for palm trees sold in stores.

If you want to prepare the soil yourself, use leafy soil, turf, humus and sand. Mix these ingredients well in a ratio of 3:2:2:1. You can also add tree bark to the soil, which will provide good breathability.

Hoya transplant at home

The flower needs to be replanted every 3 years. This procedure is carried out in April. To transplant a plant from one pot to another, use the transfer method. After that, you only need to add soil.

If you plan to completely replace the soil, clear the root system of the old earth. Remove dried or rotten roots. Then place the flower in a new pot, carefully filling it with soil.

Hoya pot

Most often, hanging pots are chosen for planting or transplanting. They can be plastic, ceramic or wicker.

If you want your plant to grow well, choose spacious pots. For abundant flowering, use small pots.

Hoya fertilizers

In order for the hoya to develop quickly and bloom profusely, it needs to be fed regularly. Do this every month, starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Do not fertilize during winter.

As a top dressing, use long-acting fertilizer Osmokot - once a month. Also spray the plant with liquid humus, which contains a high content of trace elements - twice a month.

Hoya pruning

Hoya cannot be cut or broken off, especially flower stalks - stems on which inflorescences appear.

Even after the end of the flowering period, they do not need to be removed, because old flower stalks can still produce new inflorescences. Ordinary shoots also do not break off, but put supports for them so that they trudge along them.

hoya bloom

The plant starts flowers two years after rooting or earlier. Flowering begins in June and ends in July, then repeats in the fall. Flowers look like five-pointed, fluffy stars with a corolla. They are combined into inflorescences resembling an umbrella or a hemisphere.

The buds come in various shades: white, red, gray, pink, yellow, and also mixed. They secrete nectar, which has a honey smell. If there are several species in the room, then it is filled with a pleasant fragrance.

Hoya in winter

In winter, hoya needs to provide a lower temperature in the room than in summer. The recommended maintenance temperature is not more than +15 °С.

If the plant is kept warm in winter, few inflorescences will appear in summer.

Reproduction of hoya seeds

Seed material should not be older than one year. Dry the purchased seeds and plant them in loose soil. In order for the soil to absorb moisture well, mix pieces of artificial fabrics into it - felt or burlap. Seedlings will sprout in seven days.

During this period, waterlogging or drying of the soil should not be allowed. Seedlings should be kept in a warm room with good lighting. After three months, when the sprouts get stronger, they can be transplanted into pots.

Hoya propagation by cuttings

Cut short cuttings, which should contain 2-3 leaves and a few nodes. Place them in a jar wrapped in foil to protect from light. Fill with water with a temperature of +22 °C to +25 °C.

Place the cuttings in a shady and warm place. To create greenhouse conditions, the cuttings can be covered with foil. In this state, they will stand for two weeks and take root from the knots. Then transplant them into pots with soil.

Hoya leaf reproduction

This is the longest and most difficult way to grow a flower. Not all leaves, having started roots, become a full-fledged plant. For this method, you will need a root growth stimulator, chemical hormones and light, loose soil.

Wet the leaf stalk with stimulant and plant in a pot with moist soil at a 45° angle. After a month, the roots will begin to sprout. During this period, the leaf must be given a hormone for the development of shoots - heteroauxin. Apply a few drops to the base of the stem and a shoot will appear in a week.

Hoya diseases

Hoya does not bloom - the reason for this frequent phenomenon may be a lack of light, high indoor air temperature during wintering, a large pot size, frequent watering, especially in winter.

To make the plant bloom, put it near a window or make artificial lighting. In winter, transfer the flower to a cool room where the temperature is not higher than +15 ° C. Transplant the hoya into a small pot with a diameter of no more than 20 cm. After watering, let the soil dry completely.

Leaves turn yellow - this is affected by a lack or excess of illumination. Some varieties are badly affected by direct sunlight, which burns the foliage. Also, the dampness of the soil affects the yellowing of the leaves.

It will be possible to solve the problem by rearranging the flower in a semi-shaded place. If your variety likes a lot of light, put it in a bright room. In summer, water the plant no more than twice a week, and once in winter.

- if new leaves or shoots do not appear on your flower for a long time, check and eliminate the following reasons: the room is too dark, there is not enough nitrogen fertilizer, the pot is very cramped, the flower stalks are cut off.

It is necessary to feed the flower twice a month with fertilizers for indoor plants. For varieties with fleshy leaves, you need to reduce the dose by half. Also transplant the hoya into a larger pot and hang it in a bright spot near an east or west window.

soft leaves

Excess moisture and fertilizer. Both of these factors adversely affect the root system. A lot of fertilizer burns the roots, and dampness suffocates the roots and they rot. Without roots, the plant ceases to receive moisture and nutrients. As a result, the leaves become dehydrated, becoming like a rag.

To solve this problem, reduce the amount of fertilizing by half or stop fertilizing temporarily. Also keep an eye on the soil moisture - it should always dry out after the next watering.

Spots on the leaves - an infectious disease caused by a fungus or viruses. Fungal spots are easy to distinguish from viral ones. To do this, rub the sheet. If the stain has worn off, then it was a fungal attack. If it is visible to the eye that the stain has eaten into the leaf, then this is viral necrosis, due to which the cellular tissues of the leaf die.

These spots are the result of the vital activity of microorganisms that feed on cell sap. Therefore, they can be killed if antibiotics or fungicidal preparations are used.

Hoya pests

Shchitovki - small insects that feed on plant sap. They stick to the foliage or stem, resembling brown or red cocoons. As a result of the actions of pests, the leaves turn yellow and fall off, and the stems develop incorrectly. Insecticides will help to cope with scale insects.

Healing properties of hoya

This flower not only decorates, but also heals. It calms the nervous system, improves mood, relieves headaches, helps with skin diseases and heals festering wounds. Leaves are used to treat all these diseases.

Headaches are treated by putting a leaf to the temple. Skin problems are solved by grinding the leaves to a gruel, which is applied to the damaged area and wrapped with a bandage.

Side effects: The smell emitted by flowers can cause a severe headache. Therefore, people with chronic migraines should avoid this herb. The leaves also cause dermatitis in allergy sufferers.

cooking recipes

Treatment of purulent wounds: grind three leaves of the plant and two cups of oatmeal. Then add water and mix until slurry. Lubricate the wounds with the resulting ointment for ten minutes, then rinse off. Repeat the procedure three times a day for two weeks.

Treatment of boils - crush the leaf of the plant and apply to the inflamed area. Then wrap with a bandage. Change the bandage twice a day. After the condition improves, the number of dressings can be reduced.