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RE: All hail the Hoya.

in #hoya6 years ago

Hoya is a genus of tropical plants in the Asclepiad family. Most people when they think of Hoyasthey automatically think of Hoya carnosa,
more commonly known as ìGrandmaís Old Fashioned Wax Plantî, and let it rest at that. 2.jpg
Robert Brown named Hoya in honour of his friend and fellow botanist Thomas Hoy, who was employed as head gardener by Duke of Northumberland at his estate, Sion House. There is no record of Thomas Hoyës ever having grown a Hoyabut then he, being a gardener must have, seen that his boss collected rare tropical plants.
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H. carnosa has been in cultivation for more than 200 years and has given rise to many cultivars that vary in foliage form or flower color. In cultivation in the UK it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.6.jpg
On a concluding note, gardening enthusiasts can easily find a Hoya variety that produces ornate leaves and vibrant-colored flowers that are fragrant. All you need to do is provide the plant bright, indirect light and fulfill other requirements pertaining to the soil type and quality, fertilizer, watering, etc.600-509829271-hoya-parasitica.jpg
I think you will like it @ctrl-alt-nwo sir.
Info from-https://gardenerdy.com/information-about-hoya-plant-varieties