Minibelle Blooms

More blooms on Hoya cv "Minibelle". Too bad fall has begun and growth and blooming will slow down. I really enjoy this one blooming. Its not as overpowering as Hoya carnosa and more delicate pink yet a nice size bloom.

Cyrtoceras floribundum

This was bought as Hoya multiflora but it has now been confirmed as Cyrtoceras floribundum but either way, its a lovely bloom and lasts for up to 2-3 weeks. It has finally bloomed for me after having these cuttings since last summer. Its not my favourite foliage plant but the blooms are interesting and unique.

Hoya davidcummingii

I came into the room tonight and smelled this butterscotch scent then I knew this little bud had opened up finally. Its quite a nice scent, similar to H. DS-70 but even nicer. Hopefully it last a few more days.

Hoya obscura (IML 1003)

I received this in my David Liddle order in May 2007. Its turned out to be a lovely foliage plant. In his catalogue, he describes it as "Philippines - a much more colourful clone with red leaves". Mine is grown under grow lights for right now. I look forward to some blooms down the road.

Hoya cv. Christine

I received this from a trading friend - Hoya cv. Christine - already rooted too! I must say I really love the foliage. Its a H. subquintuplinervis X H. pottsii hybrid and so far, it is a compact grower. I have read it stays compact as it grows. I sure hope so. The foliage to me is quite appealing. It does have a dormant peduncle but you cannot see it in the photo.

Hoya heuschkeliana (Yellow)

The peduncle on the Hoya heuschkeliana cutting decided to plump up when i was rooting it. I thought it would blast but it decided to go ahead and bloom. It smells like butterscotch to me, especially at night. The scent seems very similar to Hoya DS-70. It is very tiny but cute. It was one of the cutting received in the David Liddle order.

Blooming Today

Thought I would show was was blooming or almost blooming today. Starting at the top: Hoya bella, Hoya lacunosa, Hoya shepherdii and Hoya carnosa (soon).

Hoya shepherdii

Well Hoya shepherdii made it to bloom finally. Not sure if the last 2 buds will open, they seem to be taking their time. Its a nice scent and starting to become a fast grower also.

Hoya cv 'Minibelle'

Minibelle was busy doing its thing this year. I counted 11 blooms this year. Needless to say, the bedroom is quite fragrant at night. This is one easy bloomer. Wish they all were!

Hoya pusilla

Hoya pusilla is a cute little bloom from a cute little plant. It has a delicate smell but I can't place my finger on what it is. Very subtle though.

Hoya shepherdii peduncle

A dormant peduncle that developed last fall looks like it will do something finally! I read the scent of shepherdii is very nice and like Hoya cv. 'Minibelle', the foliage is very nice too.

Hoya polyneura

A newly potted polyneura. Hope i can make this one thrive. I hear its a bit tricky although I am in the right climate - the West Coast of BC, nice and rainy here!

Hoya cv. Minibelle

Hoya cv. Minibelle is ready to bloom soon. This is one easy grower and bloomer. I love this particular hoya.

Hoya lacunosa

Soon to be blooming lacunosa. Wish the blooms would last a bit longer.

Big Pink Silver

A picture of my Hoya pubicalyx 'Pink Silver' taken first when i received it in the summer 2004 and a comparative to now, May 2007. It has overtaken the trellis and growing like gangbusters but still no blooms. This year, I have kicked it outside.

Hoya curtisii

Hoya curtisii finally burst open and it has quite a fragrance! The room smelled like citrus this morning.

Spiraling carnosa

Well if it won't bloom, the foliage is the next best thing - so colourful and pleasing to the eye. I guess thats why collecting hoyas has become such a passion for many people.

Hoya curtisii peduncle

I noticed this hoya curtisii peduncle tucked away. It seems to be getting bigger now and I am hoping to see this one bloom. Just added another picture (April 18, 2007) and its getting even bigger. Its a very dark peduncle too.

Hoya carnosa plant

Well I finally got around to taking a pic of my H. carnosa plant before the blooms finished. I am sure its probably done for the year. Here i thought I couldn't smell any scent but at night, it was there! Subtle but definately hoya smelling.

Bloomin' Bella

February begins with this little variegated H. bella in bloom.