The rays of the sun fluttering from flower to flower, trembling drops of breathtakingly smelling nectar, the curly stems of vines - such a picture can be imagined anywhere except a city apartment in a by no means tropical climate. Although, experienced flower growers have long tamed the wayward beauty, and are creating a unique subtropical flavor on a strip of narrow windowsill.

But still, it is difficult to please a southern woman, and without proper attention from the owner, she begins to feel sad. The eyes and sense of smell are deprived of the sight and aroma of its extraordinary inflorescences, as if sculpted from wax. Careful preparatory work before moving in the hoya, but if the wax ivy does not bloom, it is worth conducting an investigation and finding out the reason that is preventing the appearance of inflorescences.

Hoya: botanical information

Scottish botanist Robert Brown gave the tropical liana the name under which it is still listed. Wax ivy has the honor of bearing the name of the famous English gardener Thomas Hoy, who devoted almost his entire life to the study of tropical plants and their cultivation in greenhouses and greenhouses.

The history of hoya begins in tropical forests, where the liana feels comfortable in the open woods, climbing up trunks and bathing in placers sunlight, breaking through the arch of the tree crowns. According to its characteristics, Hoya is similar to succulents.

And although hoya is represented by a fairly large species family, two representatives of the liana are cultivated in home floriculture:

1. Hoya is fleshy. The plant has fleshy, oval shiny leaves, dark green in color. Star-shaped flowers are collected in umbrella inflorescences, and they appear under favorable circumstances from May to October. Hoya can also bloom several times a year. While it blooms, large drops of nectar appear on the petals of these unusual inflorescences. This species is suitable for those who are just looking to add Hoya to their pet collection.
2. Hoya is wonderful. It is a low-growing shrub with creeping shoots. Thin stems are decorated with small light green leaves, and small honey-bearing flowers, collected in graceful inflorescences, spread around an aroma similar to that of daffodils that fill a spring garden. The crown of the umbrella is a rich crimson color. And the species variation, for all its beauty, is distinguished by its bad character. Only an experienced flower collector can cope with it.

Beloved because of its unusual appearance, wax ivy has gathered many fans into its fan club, but if someone deviates from the set of rules for caring for a capricious person, then such carelessness results in a lack of flowering for the hoya for the owner.

Sometimes, all the failure in a relationship with a beautiful vine is based only on the fact that it is not provided with proper care:

• Location. Although this family is not one of those that are used to frying in the sun, being under diffused and constant light is the plant’s habitat. So, first of all, the vine must receive proper registration on the southern, eastern or western window, and in the very first row, directly in front of the glass (but from the beginning of spring during the phase of active midday sun, the crop must be shaded to avoid burns). Burns will also occur if the vine is pressed against the window panel. It is best to plant hoya in a hanging pot, and attach the stems around the perimeter of the window. Plants located far away or on a north window will not bloom.
• It is important to observe the temperature regime. Summer temperature environment should be from 22 to 25 degrees; a temperature of 16 to 18 degrees will help to endure the winter months favorably. Of course, hoya will survive the winter well even in warmer winters, but this will not have a positive effect on flowering.
• Hoya loves a warm shower and plenty of watering. But the legs should be dry, and not vegetate in stagnant water. So good drainage is necessary. In principle, dry air is not an obstacle to the life of a plant, but this factor will lead to either poor flowering or its complete absence.
• Liana loves tasty additives in the form of organic and. But if it is over-saturated, it begins to get lazy, only grows leaf mass, completely forgets about its flowers, and also attracts fungal diseases.

Simple rules will help create an excellent microclimate in which the hoya will feel at home, and, relaxing under the gentle warmth of the emerging spring sun, will bloom white and pink star-shaped inflorescences.

Even in the conditions of an excellent climate created in an ordinary city apartment, no one is immune from the fact that an unkind wind will bring illness. And here there can be no talk of any flowering. All phytoimmunity is tuned to preserve the life of the flower.

But you can help your pet, the main thing is to recognize the enemy in time:

1. Frequent fungal disease, this is stem rot. With this disease, the whites become sluggish and soft, change color, and rot. This fungus spreads very quickly, so you need to act immediately. Although if the outbreak of the disease spreads strongly, the plant will have to be destroyed entirely. But if there is a chance, then it is necessary to remove dead tissue and sprinkle the cut areas activated carbon, then carefully dig up the ground and add some coal to the ground. To prevent the appearance of fungus, it is necessary to install a good drainage layer so that the earthen ball does not become waterlogged.
2. Chlorosis is a consequence of impaired photosynthesis. The leaves lighten, twitch with a yellow tint and are covered with faded white spots. They look very unhealthy. This means that the hoya has weakened and does not have enough feeding. It is also necessary to spray the plant with preparations such as “Ferovit”, “Micro Fe” or their analogues. It is worth noting that spraying the plant significantly speeds up the healing process than when the drug is administered at the root.
3. Sooty fungus is dangerous because it literally clogs respiratory system plants. It appears in the form of a dry sooty film spreading over the leaves. It is urgent to collect and destroy the pests that form the film. Treat the leaves with a sponge and soap solution, then carry out active disinfection with fungicides.
4. Dry spotting or Alternaria blight has a detrimental effect on the leaves, which naturally leads to a failure in the flowering of hoya. The mushroom first devours lower leaves, and then slowly moves up if it is not recognized in time. A fertile environment for this pathogen is constant temperature fluctuations and changes in humidity. The fight against the disease involves removing and disposing of dead leaves. It is worth treating with copper-containing preparations.
5. Phyllostictosis also affects the leaves. To begin with, inconspicuous dark or purple dots appear, then they grow, dry out the sheet, and crumble its middle, which has become thin like parchment. For treatment, you need to urgently change the soil, but be sure to steam the new one. Remove diseased leaves, reduce air humidity and use drugs that fight fungal plant diseases.

An enemy attack by pests is also a factor due to which the plant may not begin to bloom. Timely treatment and prevention of such invasions will help protect the delicate hoya.

Scale insects, aphids and spider mites are frequent hostile guests on vine shoots.

Often they easily reach plants due to the fact that the air around them is too dry. Air currents saturated with water molecules serve as an obstacle to the free movement of harmful bacteria and pests. But to get rid of uninvited guests, you can invite the hoya to drink a glass and wipe the leaves of the plant with alcohol.

The skin on some types of leaves is quite thick and is not in danger of burning, but uninvited little creatures will not tolerate the alcoholic spirit and will leave the plant alone. You can also use insecticides to get rid of pests. To prevent the vine from being disturbed by nematodes, the soil mixture must be steamed before planting either in the oven or in a double boiler. It is important not to overdry the mixture.

In order for hoya to delight you with its flowering, you must adhere to the following care rules:

• additional lighting is a good practice that will allow the vine to quickly wake up, cheer up, and think about the flowers blooming soon
• faded inflorescences cannot be removed; new ones will bloom on them next year
• flowers and buds may fall off if the plant is moved from place to place, the vine loves constancy
• You can stimulate flowering with water procedures, or more precisely, with a contrast shower (in the light version - moving from warm water to slightly warmer water and back)
• Hoya blooms best growing in small pots

Most useful advice, this is one that Hoya should definitely place in their home. After all, the onset of warm spring days, when sunlight seems to seep through the green curtain of plants, will delight you even more when, after complex work on the arrangement of the hoya, one fine morning the first herald of its flowering will be the incredible sweet aroma that the beautiful inflorescences emit.

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Hoya is a liana reaching a length of 10 m and belongs to the Lastovnevye family. Gardener Hoy was the first to master the plant in Europe, and it was in his honor that the name of the vine was given. It is also called wax ivy.

The twisting stems have aerial roots. IN at a young age The stem is flexible and becomes woody over time, so give it the desired direction from the very beginning. Use special stands. The leaves are fleshy and shiny.

The plant blooms beautifully with fragrant flowers. The star-shaped corollas are collected into spherical inflorescences. Color can be white, cream, pink. The texture of the petals can be like fur. Even at home it blooms profusely and for a long time. During flowering, the plant should not be moved to another place or rotated under any circumstances - the buds will be shed and flowering will not occur this year.

Allergic reactions to flower pollen are possible.

Hoya plant care

Choosing a location and lighting

The plant is shade-tolerant, but will bloom only in bright, diffused light. The best place there will be western or eastern window sills. For winter, if desired, move to a south window. When placed on a north window, additional lighting will be required.

Air temperature

The plant tolerates room temperature normally, but feels best at an air temperature of about 18 °C. In summer, take it out into the fresh air, protecting it from direct sunlight. To get beautiful flowering in the November-February period, keep it at a temperature of 15-17 °C.

Watering

Water moderately in summer, sparingly in winter, especially if wintering occurs in cool weather. Spray the plant regularly and wipe the leaves with a damp sponge. Twice a year, take a warm bath with full immersion for 30-40 minutes. Then dry the plant and return it to its place of growth.

Feeding

During the period March-September it is necessary to apply mineral fertilizers every 3 weeks. The mixture should be the following concentration: phosphorus - 11%, nitrogen - 10%, magnesium - 2%, potassium - 18%.

Trimming

Even after flowering, flower shoots (those on which flowers appeared) should never be cut off. Next year, flower stalks will appear on the same shoots, and if they are cut off, you will have to wait a very long time for a new flowering.

Trim the remaining shoots as a last resort - it is better to wrap them around a support, remove only shoots that are too long.

Transfer

Young plants should be replanted annually, adults - once every 2-3 years. It's best to do this early spring. Transfer it together with the earthen lump into a container of slightly larger diameter. Suitable soil for succulents. You can prepare an earth mixture from 2 parts of nutritious soil with the addition of peat, expanded clay, and perlite. Will grow hydroponically.

Diseases, pests, other difficulties in caring for Hoya

Powdery mildew affects the plant due to waterlogging of the soil. It is necessary to stop watering, treat with a fungicide, then restore watering and adjust it.

Scale insects are possible pests of hoya. You should moisten a cotton pad with soapy water, remove pests mechanically and treat with an insecticide.

Problems when growing hoya at home:

• If you disturb the plant during flowering (change position, open a window, make a sudden temperature change), the buds will fall off.
• The reasons for the appearance of spots on the leaves can be: poor lighting, direct sunlight, excess fertilizer, watering with cold water.
• The plant does not bloom if the lighting is poor, the soil is depleted, or the wintering took place in a warm place.
• Very dry air causes leaves to fall off.
• When exposed to direct sunlight or low temperatures air, the leaves curl and dry out.
• The plant may drop flower buds if it is not watered correctly or if the air temperature is very high.
• If there is a lack of nitrogen in the soil, the leaves turn pale and growth rates slow down.

Why doesn't hoya bloom?

There are several reasons:

• Flower vines have been trimmed
• Wintering in a warm room without creating dormant conditions (needs coolness and rare watering)
• Excess nutrients (frequent feeding)

Hoya propagation by cuttings

- the most common method of propagating hoya.

• In spring or autumn, cut cuttings from last year's shoots. They must contain at least 2 pairs of leaves.
• Make the cut a few centimeters below the leaf node.
• Keep the cuttings in the root solution for 24 hours to stimulate root formation.

• Rooting can occur in water, sand, or a universal substrate.
• It is necessary to ensure the air temperature at 20 °C and maintain high humidity. This can be done by covering the cutting with a transparent bag or bottle.

• The rooting process will take about 1 month.
• Then plant 2-3 plants in one pot.
• To stimulate flowering, pinch the tips of the shoots.

• Flowering will occur approximately in the 4th year.

Be patient: let the young plants develop a powerful root system that will completely encircle the cup. Then it will be possible to easily remove the plant along with the undisturbed earthen lump and transfer it to a permanent pot.

Reproduction by stem layering

Stem layering allows you to get flowering in the same year.

• Make a small cut in the internode of the shoot, wrap it in damp moss, secure with foil, tape or twine.
• The moss must be constantly moist. Over time, roots will appear at the incision site.
• Separate the cuttings from the mother plant when young shoots appear and plant them separately.

Types and varieties of Hoya with photos and names

Hoya Kerri Hoya Kerrii

The shoots reach a length of about 2 m. The leaves are large, leathery, in the shape of an inverted heart. The length and width are 15 cm, painted in bright green color. Umbrella inflorescences consist of numerous white flowers with a dark center. The liana grows slowly and remains flexible. There is a form with cream-colored leaves.

Hoya fleshy Hoya carnosa

Liana up to 1 m long. The fleshy leaves are dark green, shiny, oblong in shape, with a pointed tip. The evergreen plant forms a dense bush. Umbrella inflorescences are located on short stalks. They consist of small star-shaped flowers. The center is a red crown, the petals are white.

Hoya beautiful Hoya bella

Dwarf plant. The oval-shaped leaves are extended by 3 cm, the tops are pointed. Numerous flowers have a crimson hue.

Hoya majestic Hoya imperialis

Curly with large leaves reaching a length of 20 cm. The base of the leaf blade is rounded, the tops are pointed. Umbrella inflorescences consist of pink-red flowers, the crown is pubescent.

Hoya multiflora Hoya multiflora

A compact plant with leaves about 14 cm long. They are thin, the veins stand out. The flowers are yellow-white, the outer part is slightly bent, collected in an inflorescence of 40 pieces. It has a lemon aroma.

Hoya Australian or southern Hoya australis

A liana reaching a length of up to 10 m. The leaf blades are oblong, glossy, and have a crimson tint. Small flowers painted in white, exude a spicy aroma.

Varieties:

• Trail - has the smallest flowers among the Australian varieties;
• Forester et Liddle – cream flowers;
• Bailey Hill - leaves are round, yellowish, flowers are creamy white with spots of red;
• Tonga - has the largest flowers among Australian varieties;
• Paxtoni, Paxtoni Variegata - have variegated leaves.

Hoya longifolia Hoya longifolia

Climbing vine. The shoots are thin, the leaves are oval, oblong. The umbrella inflorescence consists of 15-20 corollas, emitting a perfumery aroma.

Hoya lacunosa photo

Ampelous plant. The leaves are curved and have a depression in the middle. The shoots have a reddish tint. Cream-colored flowers bloom in May and last only 5 days. In the daytime they exude the aroma of cloves, in the evening and at night - incense.

Hoya obtusa Hoya retusa

The leaves look like pine needles. When grown indoors, the vine reaches a length of about 3 m. The inflorescence consists of 1-3 rather large white flowers with a red crown. There is practically no aroma.

Hoya pubicalyx Hoya pubicalyx

The climbing stem is covered with green leaves with stripes and silvery spots. The umbellate inflorescence consists of approximately 40 flowers. The color range is varied: from soft pink tones to burgundy and black. They emit a perfume aroma that intensifies in the evening.

Many varieties of this species have been bred: Philippine Black, Royal Hawaiian Purple, Silver Prince, Leenie, Dark Red, Chimera, Fresno Beauty, Silver Pink, Red Button, etc.

Hoya miniature Hoya compacta

Hoya compacta variety Hoya compacta ‘Hindu rope’ photo

Compact liana. Feature - the stem is practically invisible under the twisted, curled leaves. Delicate pink flowers gather in a racemose inflorescence and exude a honey-coffee aroma.

Hoya coin-shaped or round-leaved Hoya nummularioides

Compact form with attractive rounded leaves and medium-sized flowers.

Hoya: signs and superstitions

It is believed that the energy of the plant drives sons and husbands out of the house. In addition, financial problems are possible. According to another version, hoya, on the contrary, helps maintain family happiness and pacifies envy.

In fact, the plant is harmless and very popular for home cultivation.

Many gardeners prefer liana-like plants, since they are ideal for landscaping apartments and, with their attractiveness, can give any room unique comfort. In addition, all vines come from tropical forests, so their flowers are bright and very large.

Representatives of such species indoor plants There are a huge number of them to grow at home, but perhaps the most common of them is hoya.

Varieties of wax ivy

The following types of hoya are most often bred at home:

Hoya care at home

Transplanting a flower immediately after purchase

Since the substrate for wax ivy is quite specific, it is better to replant it after acquisition. In addition, in the store for sale, the plant is constantly fed with stimulants to maintain its shape.

There is no need to replant the plant at home every year. It is enough to do this only once every two years. In this case, the composition of the soil can not be changed, but it is better to take a more spacious one.

Correct lighting

During transplantation, attention should be paid special attention shoots of plants, for example, that are too long need to be cut off. Flowering usually occurs on short shoots. To this curly the plant needs bright light, it tolerates exposure to direct sunlight very well. True, when grown in the sun in extreme heat, it may get burned, so it is worth providing it with diffused lighting during the midday hours. To do this, you can use paper or translucent fabric: tracing paper, tulle, gauze.

The most suitable place for growing hoya at home is a window on the east or west side. Bought a flower that was constantly in the shade should not be placed directly under the rays of the sun, he needs to be gradually accustomed to them. If you grow wax ivy on a window on the north side, then due to a lack of light it simply will not bloom.

In autumn and winter, indoor vines also need good lighting, but they do not need shading. IN spring period As the degree of illumination increases, the child should also be gradually accustomed to light in order to prevent burns.

Optimal temperature and watering for vines

Hoya leaves are quite dense, so they can easily tolerate dry indoor air. They need to be sprayed, but not too often. Should be monitored to during active plant growth the earthen lump was not dry. In the summer and spring months, it should be watered as the top layer of soil dries out.

Wax ivy should be grown at an air temperature of 22 to 25 degrees, while frequently ventilating the room, but without exposing it to cold air. In winter, care involves reducing watering and stopping spraying. At this time, it is necessary to maintain the temperature at 12-15 degrees.

During warm wintering, watering should be carried out depending on the temperature. However, in this situation, flowering may not be so abundant, because the buds are formed during this period at a temperature not exceeding 18 degrees. During cold wintering, Hoya should be watered extremely rarely.. Over-wetting the soil can cause its shoots and leaves to fall off.

This climbing plant tolerates water showers well. Its leaves can be wiped with warm water to remove dust. You can use a regular sponge for these purposes. During the bathing process everything dried twigs and leaves need to be removed. Whenever possible, it is recommended to place the hoya outside in the light and warm rain, at which point it becomes even more attractive and lively.

Feeding an indoor flower

Fertilizers are applied only in spring and summer. At the same time, feeding wax ivy several times a month with complex mineral fertilizer. It is advisable to use products that are specifically designed for flowering succulent plants. If you carry out a transplant indoor flower regularly in fresh soil, you don’t need to use fertilizing.

Hoya propagation methods

You can propagate wax ivy at home using different methods:

The first option is the most reliable and simple. The cutting must have several buds and leaves for successful rooting. For this purpose, it is advisable to cut off the shoots in the fall. They can be fixed in sand or water, and then monitored so that the room temperature does not fall below 21 degrees. To speed up the process, it is better to use a special product that stimulates root growth. You can buy it at any flower shop.

For successful propagation at home, care for the climbing plant must be optimal, especially when the seeds need to ripen. But this method of propagating hoya is very long and does not guarantee the appearance of seedlings.

Diseases and pests of vines

A flower like hoya is quite resistant to various negative situations. However if the plant is kept in unsuitable conditions and do not take care of it, it may develop problems with insects. Wax ivy can be attacked by various pests:

• Red spider mites;
• Scale insects;

To get rid of them, the plant must be treated with an insecticidal agent. However, some varieties of hoya with thick leaves can be simply wiped with alcohol. A for prevention purposes and the fight against microscopic worms, the pot and soil when transplanting it must always be sterilized.

Noua (hoya)

Diseases of this climbing plant are most often caused by a deficiency of nutrients or light, as well as excessive watering. For example, leaves may form due to lack of moisture irregular shape . With excessive watering and sudden temperature fluctuations, the plant is attacked by a fungus.

In many cases, wax ivy is affected by infectious diseases caused by viruses, fungi and bacteria. If a black, white or gray coating appears on its leaves, then most likely fungal spores are present. Due to microorganisms rot may appear, wilting and spotting. The flower can be cured by treating it with a copper-soap solution.

When a plant develops root rot, it is usually destroyed. Of course, you can try to save the hoya with colloidal sulfur or Bordeaux mixture.

The leaves of a flowering vine can strike powdery mildew. When this disease appears, they develop white coating. In advanced cases fungal disease covers stems and buds. To heal a flower, it is necessary to humidify the air, provide optimal care and improve ventilation in the room.

Common mistakes when caring for Hoya

If wax ivy is not pleased with its flowering at home, then the reason may be poor lighting, improper wintering, or lack of nutrients in the substrate. By the way, when cutting flower stalks, hoya may not bloom for several years.

If you find pale and curled leaves, Pay attention to temperature and lighting. This problem usually occurs due to excessive sunlight or too low a temperature.

The leaves on the hoya begin to fall off greatly if the air in the room is too dry. It is also possible that it was watered with cold water. Plant growth slows down most often when there is a lack of nitrogen in the soil.

Can Hoya wax ivy be kept at home?

Quite often this question arises among amateur flower growers; their doubts are associated with a sign that states that ivy drives men out of the house. However, no one home flower does not dare, on the contrary, he brings a lot of joy to his owners and can decorate any apartment.

By the way, there are other signs, for example, you cannot bring a cactus - the husband will drink heavily, but, despite superstitions, many still keep it at home. But really You can’t put a pot of lilies in the bedroom, because they inhale oxygen, and the room is filled with carbon dioxide. People with heart problems should not grow tuberose. You should also not keep cypress in your apartment, as it creates negative energy around itself.

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Why doesn't hoya grow and bloom at home?

Many indoor plant lovers would like to see Hoya in their collection. At the same time, they are interested in why hoya does not bloom at home.

Hoya blooms due to light, heat and air humidity.

This beautiful vine, also called wax ivy, has very unusual blooms. Hoya flowers resemble small stars, cut out of thick paper and collected into elegant umbrellas. Each umbrella can contain up to 25 white, yellow or pinkish stars with a bright red center.

Lack of flowering significantly reduces the value and attractiveness of the plant. A list of certain measures will help not only to cause wax ivy to bloom, but also to prolong it as much as possible.

Ideal place for wax ivy

Hoya fleshy is ideal for growing indoors; it does not require complex care and is extremely responsive to it. If the plant is initially planted in right place, it will reward you with early flowering, accompanied by a very delicate and pleasant aroma of freshness.

When choosing a place for hoya, you must comply with 3 conditions that will be the key to the successful existence of the plant: light, warmth, fresh air. The more light it receives during the day, the faster it will form flower stalks. At the same time, the wax beauty does not tolerate unnecessary attention at all.

If you place the plant in the far corner, do not move it from place to place, do not rotate the pot, do not replant and rarely water it, the hoya will feel great. That is, we can say that wax ivy is an ideal plant for busy people who do not have enough time to care for their green pets on a daily basis.

Hoya loves to grow along walls.

Hoya loves walls and, given enough light and space, grows quite quickly. It can often be found in office spaces, where vine branches intertwine to create a living wall carpet.

At home, windows located on the east, southeast, west or southwest sides are suitable for wax ivy. In winter, if there is a lack of light, the plant can be moved to southern windows. Hoya does not have a dormant state, so the formation of peduncles can occur in winter.

In summer, plants on south-facing windows may overheat. This immediately affects appearance vines: growth slows down, foliage becomes lighter and dries out. To restore ivy to its former beauty, it needs to be shaded.

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Experienced gardeners have identified several main factors affecting the growth of wax ivy. Attention must be paid to the size of the pot, type of watering, soil composition and age of the plant.

As already noted, hoya does not like frequent transplants; it grows well and blooms in small containers. If other plants need space for roots to grow, then the vine should be cramped. You need to choose a pot of such a size that root system completely filled it and wove into a dense lump.

Hoya propagation occurs by dividing the bush.

If you transplant Hoya at the wrong time, flowering will be delayed for a long time - sometimes up to 2 years. To achieve regular flowering, the plant needs to be replanted extremely rarely (every 5-7 years). A pot with a diameter of about 15 cm will be enough for an adult plant, but young ivy can be planted in a less spacious container.

What should you do if the vine refuses to set flower stalks? First of all, remember when the pot was last moved. There are cases when a plant delayed flowering for up to 2 years after being moved from place to place.

Then you need to determine the level of fresh air access. If access is obstructed by furniture, other indoor plants or curtains, you should move the vine to a more spacious place. However, placing wax ivy outdoors is undesirable.

Watering is one of the most important factors that directly affects the formation of flower stalks. Ivy should be watered as rarely as possible, after the substrate has completely dried. In summer, watering can be combined with spraying. This unpretentious beauty loves it when her fleshy waxy leaves are cleaned of dust using a spray bottle.

Some lovers of indoor plants, in order to achieve flowering, dry the earthen ball with the Hoya root system well in winter, and in the spring they begin to water it abundantly. This technique leads to the formation of numerous ovaries.

Another method is to create a state of dormancy, in which the pot with the plant is kept at a temperature no higher than 15°C and is rarely watered. No fertilizing or replanting is carried out. But, as experience shows, often in normal conditions Hoya blooms regularly.

Due attention should be paid to the soil in which the plant is planted. Thus, a loose substrate has the best properties, providing maximum access of oxygen to the root system. It is best to use universal soil consisting of equal parts of peat, sand and humus. Feeding is occasionally allowed: to stimulate flowering - with mullein, to maintain growth - with fertilizers for succulents and cacti.

When forming shoots, you should remember that hoya does not like interference in its life. If the shoots of a plant have drooped, it can be extremely sensitive to their garter, which will immediately affect flowering. It is necessary to wait until the branches of the wax beauty become long enough, and then gradually and carefully tie them to the support. However, it is not recommended to remove already dried inflorescences.

And the last recommendation. Some inexperienced gardeners cut off the long leafless shoot produced by an adult hoya: this should not be done, since this particular bare branch is the future peduncle of wax ivy. If the young plant is satisfied with the conditions, it can produce a peduncle already in the first year of life, before it is completely covered with foliage.

We consider in detail why hoya (wax ivy) does not bloom at home. We analyze the reasons for the lack of flowering and tell you what to do to make the hoya bloom. We separately describe how to make Hoya wax ivy bloom using express methods.

In order to give recommendations and answer why hoya does not bloom at home, we will first take a closer look at the flower. So, hoya or hoya, (Hoya), wax ivy - belongs to the leafy family (Asclepiadaceae), the genus Hoya has approximately 200 species. Hoya is an evergreen vine, named after an English gardener named Thomas Hoy. In nature, hoya grows in forests and on rocky slopes of India, southern China, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. Among the variety of species, the most common are hanging and climbing forms of plants. At home, the most common species you can observe is Hoya carnosa or wax ivy, a hanging plant with long shoots (5-6 meters). Due to the glossy surface of the leaf blade, Hoya fleshy is often called wax ivy. Hoya flowers are collected in umbrella-shaped inflorescences; the inflorescence usually contains 20-24 fragrant flowers of white, pink or yellowish color. Hoya blooms in spring and summer. Hoya (wax ivy) - lighting and flowering Many gardeners with various experiences regularly encounter a lack of flowering and want to know what to do to make Hoya fleshy bloom in their home. In order for the fleshy hoya to bloom, you must follow certain rules light mode. Wax ivy in comfortable conditions It blooms after rooting in 2-3 years, but it happens earlier. The more light a hoya receives during the day, the higher the chances of seeing it bloom. If the plant does not receive sufficient quantity light, then Hoya carnosa may not bloom at all. Wax ivy loves a lot of light in the morning and evening, and at midday summer heat must be protected from direct sunlight.

Hoya fleshy is best placed on the south, southeast, southwest or west side. An important point when placing a flower is the distance of the pot from the window. We must not forget that when placing a plant at a distance of one meter from the window, the illumination is half of the maximum level. Three meters is already less than 10% of illumination. On the windowsill near the window, the flower receives 80% illumination. If your Hoya carnosa blooms regularly and well, it is not recommended to change the location of the flower. But if it’s the other way around, then you need to find a more illuminated place for Hoya fleshy. In the autumn-winter period, it is advisable to use fluorescent lamps to compensate for the lack of natural light. Wax ivy does not have a dormant period, therefore, increasing daylight hours with the help of lamps will help the hoya to develop and bloom normally.

Why hoya doesn’t bloom at home - quiz! Let's try to find out why hoya does not bloom at home in your place. The flowering/non-blooming of hoya is influenced by several factors and before starting any actions you need to analyze them. To do this, you need to have knowledge of the conditions in which your Hoya carnosa lives, most important factors: Pot size. The amount of light received. Type of watering. Wintering conditions. Soil composition. Feeding. Support. Plant age. 1. POTS SIZE IS AN IMPORTANT FACTOR Experienced gardeners have noticed that hoya blooms well in small pots. It is important that the root system of Hoya fleshy completely fills the space of the pot, and it is even a little cramped there. Therefore, you need to approach wax ivy transplantation with caution; it may bloom only after a couple of years. It is better for Hoya carnosa to grow in the same pot for a long time (5-7 years). For an adult plant, a pot with a diameter of no more than 15, sometimes 20 cm is well suited. Wax ivy may stop blooming, and after rearranging it for 1-2 years, it is better to keep it in the “blooming” place permanently. A cramped pot is an indispensable condition for hoya to bloom! 2. THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT RECEIVED IS AN IMPORTANT FACTOR The experience of flower growers shows that a south-facing window (it is necessary to shade during the day in summer) or a south-eastern window is best suited for Hoya carnosa. Although many people bloom with hoya on western and eastern windows, there are known cases of flowering in dimly lit corridors and rooms. If your wax ivy is not blooming, try moving the flower to a brighter place. Hoya carnosa (Hoya carnosa) tolerates a large amount of light well, but its leaves can burn so much that a curtain or tulle is needed in the summer. It is not advisable to place Hoya outdoors. Therefore, for Hoya carnosa, the more light, the better. 3. TYPE OF WATERING IS AN IMPORTANT FACTOR Watering should be rare, until the substrate is completely dry. In autumn and winter they water very little, and in summer more often along with regular spraying. An effective method is to dry the earthen ball of the wax ivy in the winter, and after drying, the fleshy hoya will begin to bloom profusely in the spring. 4. WINTERING CONDITIONS Many gardeners recommend cold wintering for hoya with a minimum of watering and without fertilizing. But experience often shows that even without special wintering conditions, hoya can bloom every year. However, there are cases when Hoya carnosa did not bloom for a very long time, and after wintering at +10-14 degrees, it bloomed on the eastern side. 5. SOIL AND FEEDING It is desirable that the soil of fleshy hoya be loose and breathable. As a rule, equal parts of a universal substrate, peat and sand. Sometimes you can feed, the main thing is not often, but rarely. Some gardeners advise feeding with mullein for abundant flowering. And this is a good fertilizer for cacti and succulents. 6. SUPPORT Hoya fleshy is a hanging plant, it likes to grow as it suits it. Doesn't like being tied to a support, especially when shoots are lowered down. First, you need the wax ivy to already have long shoots, and then you can gradually tie it to a support. It is important to form the plant correctly: it is not recommended to remove faded flower stalks. 7. AGE OF HOYA It is believed that Hoya carnosa begins to bloom from 2-3 years of age, but cases of earlier flowering are also known. Secondary or insignificant factors, the influence of which is selective for wax ivy: shoot length, cuttings taken from flowering/non-flowering flowering plant, application of phosphorus fertilizers, spraying. How to make Hoya wax ivy bloom - express methods! We continue to understand why Hoya wax ivy does not bloom at home and present express methods for influencing the plant. 1. MORE LIGHT! There are known cases when hoya did not bloom for many years and immediately began to bloom only after placing it near the window. The care did not change, only the pot was placed closer to the window and that’s it. So try adding some light to your wax ivy. Carrying wax ivy from the west to the south had a similar effect. 2. WINTER DRYING! The method that helps many is when the hoya carnosa is dried well in winter so that it loses a little turgor (pressure on the cell walls), but not until the leaves turn into a rag. After winter drying, in the spring wax ivy throws out flower stalks and begins to bloom profusely. 3. WARM BATH. If no methods help you, then you can try this method. In spring or autumn, immerse the above-ground part of wax ivy in water +35-40 degrees for 30 minutes, and the earthen lump for 90 minutes. After warm bath Hoya carnosa activates vital processes: growth, development, flowering. If it didn’t work the first time, then the procedure is repeated six months later, in the fall or spring. Many gardeners note that this helped them get their hoya to bloom. 4. WARNING At first glance, someone will think that this is not serious, but, nevertheless, in our practice we have encountered such a case. Do not remove the bare branch without leaves that Hoya carnosa produces - this is the future peduncle. Even if your young plant does not have leaves, but such a bare branch appears, then this is normal. First, a peduncle appears, and then after flowering, wax ivy becomes overgrown with shoots and leaves. By the way, there is an opinion that among all types of hoya, it is Hoya fleshy carnosa that is the most capricious and unpredictable species. But we believe that you will succeed, and you will no longer wonder why hoya doesn’t bloom at home, what to do and how to make it bloom? We wish you abundant flowering and pleasant aromas in your home! What helped your hoya bloom?