If you remember last year, I listed about seven Hoyas that fell into my Hoya Hall of Shame, because I had them for years and never flowered them. Well right in the middle of that list is where Hoya nervosa fell. If I manage to flower it, this will probably be the highlight of my summer; not because the flowers are particularly beautiful, but because it has been such a long wait!! The plant is covered with buds; below are a couple of peduncles:

My wavy-leaved Hoya undulata clone has decided to bud up as well. I don’t know if these buds will make it to term, but they are nice to see. Also, considering all of the trouble that this plant has given me over the years, I would have to say that I deserve these!

After flowering my smooth-edged Hoya undulata clone in leca about 5 weeks ago, it has budded right back up and will flower again!

I can’t get any new growth out of this plant, but it flowers repeatedly. I fear that the roots are probably rotten on this one.

I struggled with this plant for years and that is why it is especially satisfying to see it doing so well with no artificial aids what so ever. It also proves my point that once you can get a Hoya to a large enough size, they become far easier to care for. It is getting them to that point that is so difficult. Below my Hoya sipitangensis in the shower; you can’t see it, but it is covered with buds on the backside!

My Hoya sipitagnensis is growing well and flowering inside in front of a Northwest window making me exceptionally happy. More tomorrow!

This is the first time that I have flowered Hoya wallichii outside in the greenhouse. It is nice to see it open and close with a natural daylight cycle.

If you can find this Hoya, I would suggest that you pick one up, but be aware of how easy the roots will rot on this one. I might suggest a clear pot so that you can more precisely determine when to water this one. I believe that it might be a good one to grow in coconut husk chips which would allow some breathing room in the media, but still hold enough moisture.

Here are a couple of flower close-ups of Hoya sp. Wavy Leaves. I have to say that of all of the Finlaysonii type flowers that I have seen, I think that these may be the nicest looking. There is no scent at all with this particular species.

I have noticed that Finlaysonii Type Hoyas flower frequently when they have root rot going on. I think it is a last gasp effort to save itself. I have seen this happen over and over again with these type Hoyas.