Today, I want to share with you a The famous "curtain flower"-Hoya. It is often kept on balconies and sunshine places by everyone, so as to get a pair of pure natural and fragrant "curtains".
Hoya has many advantages (rich floral fragrance, evergreen all seasons, easy maintenance, fast growth speed, suitable for indoor planting), and there are also many varieties. The differences between varieties are mainly manifested in the differences of plant type, leaves, flowers, fragrance, etc. If you don't pay attention to observation, it is easy to be confused... Let's learn about this "curtain flower" together today!
Green-leaf pink-flower orchid
First of all, I would like to introduce you to the most common, common and classic one in the hoya family-hoya with green leaves and pink flowers, which is a vine flower. Its green leaves are evergreen all the year round, and its pink flowers are crystal clear, exuding a rich fruit fragrance.
The special feature of Hoya sunai is its leaves and flowers: its leaves are Eggy, with variable leaf color (green in spring and brown-red in autumn); The small white flower is like a bun, the petals are crystal clear, emitting Smells like cloves.
The leaves of Saxifraga are larger (almost the size of an adult's palm) and divided into two kinds: round leaves and pointed leaves, which are green all the year round; The petals of Saxifraga are slightly pointed, and the whole flower is like a five-pointed star. It has two colors: white and pink, giving off a fragrance similar to rape flowers.
Hoya square is a vine flower, and its leaves are very unique, rectangular (divided into large leaves and small square leaves), which are green and shiny all the year round; The petals of Hoya square are round. After blooming, the petals roll back slightly. The whole flower is like a bulging bun. There are two colors: white and pink. The floral fragrance is rich but not choking. It is very That smells good.
The leaves of Hoya cordifolia are special: thick and shiny, with a special heart shape, very loving (so it is also called Lover Hoya), and even if it doesn't bloom, it has extremely high ornamental value.
Hoya mirror is a variety of Hoya heart. Its leaves are oval and green in all seasons. The flowers are pentagram-shaped, a combination of white petals and purple stamens (larger stamens), and the floral fragrance is sweet brown sugar.
The leaf color of Red Hoya is the most special: changeable and rich (generally green, with irregular ivory white or pink bands on the edge, or green, white and pink colors may appear on one leaf at the same time), so it is also known as Tricolor Hoya. Its The flowers are pentagram-shaped, which is a combination of pink petals and purple-white stamens. The floral fragrance is also sweet brown sugar.
The plant type of Hoya is very special, shrub-shaped, and the plants are very upright (generally Hoya is vine-shaped). Its flowers are also particularly peculiar (a combination of yellow petals + white stamens), shaped like falling meteors.
Another characteristic of Meteor Hoya is that the floral fragrance is not as strong as that of other Hoya varieties (light fragrance or fragrance-free state). Flower lovers who are sensitive to floral fragrance can consider this variety.
Rocky Hoya is a variety of Meteor Hoya. The difference between them lies in the flower color. The flower color of Rocky Hoya is a combination of white petals + white stamens.
The special feature of Hoya split is that its flowers are round and lovely, which is a combination of white + light yellow, and has a furry feeling, which is very milky and cute. It also gives off a smell similar to cloves!
The characteristics of Hoya curly are too obvious, and its twisted and extremely curled leaves are its symbol!
Hoya Klink has the gene of Hoya curly, so the leaves are in a wrinkled and half-rolled state; Its The flowers are five-pointed star-shaped, a combination of pink petals and purple-white stamens, with a rich floral fragrance.
The rhizome of Hoya thickens is upright (fleshy when young, gradually lignified in the later stage), and its leaves are wide and thick. Its typical feature is that its branches are particularly thick (even the pedicels are much thicker than other Hoya varieties). The flowering property of Hoya coarse is very good, and it grows and blooms from the seedling.
Golden Rough Vine Orchids
Hoya golden is a variant of Hoya golden, with richer leaf color and irregular golden brocade spots. The floral fragrance is very pleasant, similar to the smell of cola and candy.
If it is said that the flowering of Hoya spp. ranks second, then Hoya spp. dares to rank first, and its plants start to bloom when they grow two or three leaves. If you are a novice to Hoya spp. control, it is recommended to start entering the pit from this Hoya spp!
The special feature of Bella Hoya is its plant type and leaves: It is shrub-shaped (Hoya is generally a vine flower), suitable for hanging potted plants. When it is young, its branches are fleshy and gradually lignified in the later stage; Its leaves are smaller than other hoya orchids, and the whole plant is smaller and fresher.
Hoya bella is a variety of Hoya bella, and the difference between the two is the leaf color: There is a layer of golden brocade on the edge of the leaves of Bella Outer Brocade, which makes the leaf color richer.
The leaves of Mini Bell Hoya are long, thick and green; The small flower is pink, crystal clear, and has a rich cream-like fragrance. It is very popular with flower lovers. Some people call it the ceiling of the hanging plant kingdom.
Silver hoya is a vine flower. Its prominent feature is that its leaves have silvery white spots, its flower color is more gorgeous (purple to crimson, the more light, the redder the flower color), and its flower fragrance is special: It's the smell of brown sugar + honey.
The silver spotted orchid is a vine flower, and its leaves also have silvery white spots. The flower color will not change with the influence of light, but the silver spotted orchid is richer in color, including white, pink and red models.
Hoya creeping is Vine flower, its leaves are small and round, very fleshy (when pinched), with small pink flowers and rich fruit sweetness.
The hybrid hoya is a hybrid variety of the creeping hoya, Comparatively speaking, the leaves and flowers of Heterogeneous Orchid are larger and blooms more frequently, The leaves have white spots on the top. The floral fragrance of miscellaneous orchid is similar to that of lilies!
The most prominent feature of David's hoya is its flowers, which are a combination of pink petals + yellow stamens. In the hoya family, it is a dazzling flower color, and the shape of the petals is also very special (pictured), with a strong yogurt-like flavor!
The special feature of Jingfeng Hoya is that its leaves and flower color are fragrant: Its leaves are not only green all seasons but also very big (about the size of an adult's palm). There are two kinds of pentagram flowers, white and pink, and sometimes they can bloom white and pink flowers at the same time, giving off the fragrance of Sophora japonica!
Green leaves and red flowers
What makes Jingfeng Hoya special is its flower color and fragrance: The flower color is bright dark red (it is a gorgeous variety in the Hoya family), and the floral fragrance is moderate (not as rich as other varieties), which makes people comfortable.
The unique features of Nearly Related Hoya are its leaves and flower color: The leaf is Oval shape, with fluff on the dorsal strap, (old leaves are hard, new leaves are thin and wrinkled), and petals are shiny and bright (composed of red and yellow, and the two colors are excessively natural).
Potter's hoya is special in its leaves and flowers, which are thinner and broad lanceolate than other hoya varieties ， The flowers resemble starfish, with pilose petals and a vanilla-like fragrance.
The unique features of Hoya antivalvula are its leaves: Fusiform blade Dark green, larger (leaf length can reach 25 cm), with clear and protruding veins on the leaf surface, like the back of the leaf, hence the name.
What makes Cinnamon Hoya special is its leaves, flower color and floral fragrance: Dark green leaves, oblong, with smooth leaf surface and parallel veins, resembling the leaves of cinnamon, hence the name; The petals are unique yellow-green, the stamens are large (purple), and they exude a honey-like fragrance.
The special features of Hoya ciliata are the leaves, flowers and flower colors: The leaves are large and oval, with fine villi on the edges, hence the name; The pentagram-shaped petals are curved backwards, and the flower is darker (nearly black). Hoya ciliata is not cold hardy and will only bloom at certain temperatures.
