Just found out from a DG member that what I have is a Hoya......Now I need help with ID on what kind. A friend gave me a cutting about 3 years ago and it's just getting to this size. Once ID is made then I need some help with tips on caring for it. Shouldn't take this long to get this size, should it? Need to know what I'm doing wrong. I seem to remember my friend saying hers blooms pink. Thanks, guys!
I'm new to the hoya forum too. I don't know the name of yours, but I like the color of the leaves. Looks like they have a reddish tint to them. This is a great forum, some will jump in here when they have time to help you ID it.
Jan
The reddish tint may be coming from the tablecloth or the camera. Just a rich green but new leaves tend to look a little reddish (coopery or bronze).
That is a healthy looking Hoya carnosa you have there.
Christina
Thanks so-o-o much! Does it like to be root bound or should I put in larger pot at beginning of winter. I give it Miracle Gro (when I remember). Any tips??
BDunn,
Howdy and welcome to the forum. Yes they love to be root bound. And only potted up to the next size pot when it is time. They like sun, but not hot direct sun. Since you live in Florida you should have plenty of humidity for it. And you can hang him outside in the summer under a tree or porch. Do you get freezing temps in the winter? There are lots of different opinions on fertilizing, I just put in what ever I happen to have out on the counter top at the time. Sometimes african violet food. I should really pay attention to what the others feed theres, as I would probabley get more blooms. Good Luck.
Tammy
BDunn, I never transplant a hoya until the following spring after the first time it blooms. It needs to be potbound to grow and bloom, and it needs bright light to bloom. Don't give it too much direct sun though. If you have your plant inside, then very early morning sun or very late in the afternoon sun is fine. Line Tammy said, if put it outside, under a tree or on a porch sheltered form the direct sun is perfect for good growth. You might want to take your plant out of the pot its in and look at the roots. If you have lots of dirt, consider repotting it into a smaller pot, and within a few months your plant will have new growth. Also, don't let it completely dry out between waterings - a little dry on top of the soil is fine though, but don't let the root ball dry out completely.
Hope this helps.
Christine
