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Immature Hoya Flower

Hoya flowers grow on the end of a spur much like an apple does.  When picking an apple it is important to carefully separate the stem of the apple from the spur.  With hoyas it is important to let the flower dry up and fall off the spur naturally rather than take the dries florets off before they are ready to fall off themselves.  It makes for a messy plant but well worth it.

 

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Harry Manx - Make Way for the Living

 

We follow the life cycles of many plants on An Island Walk.

 

Immature Hoya Flower

Hoya flowers grow on the end of a spur much like an apple does.  When picking an apple it is important to carefully separate the stem of the apple from the spur.  With hoyas it is important to let the flower dry up and fall off the spur naturally rather than take the dries florets off before they are ready to fall off themselves.  It makes for a messy plant but well worth it.

 

Click to Play:

Harry Manx - Make Way for the Living

 

We follow the life cycles of many plants on An Island Walk.

 

comments (16)

  • vintage
  • Australia
  • 9 May 2011, 00:49
Wonderful information Mary thanks
Mary MacADNski: You should get yourself one.
  • Ray
  • Manila, Philippines
  • 9 May 2011, 01:35
Alien form...nicely done, Mary.
Mary MacADNski: It does look alien!
It is a fabulous photo Mary....but they are much more beautiful once they have blossomed....but if i ever get Penny one of these i will try to remember what you said about them....petersmile
Mary MacADNski: If you get one for Penny, I have some very specific advise.
  • SAVO
  • United Kingdom
  • 9 May 2011, 06:43
Interesting Read. Calming photo smile
Mary MacADNski: They are wonderful and night scented as a bonus.
  • Chris
  • England
  • 9 May 2011, 06:54
It will look very different shortly Mary - intriguing
Mary MacADNski: They are very interesting to watch develop.
Hmm, I would say it is dead. But apparently it is a flower. Amazing. Does it ever reach a beautiful state, or does it keep looking like this?
Mary MacADNski: Yesterday's shot shows a full bloom from the same plant.
  • Ginnie
  • Netherlands
  • 9 May 2011, 08:08
In this case, I will take your word for it, Mary! I have a feeling it's very important info. smile
Mary MacADNski: There are some specific directions for growing hoyas actually.
very good DOF with the fuzzy background
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, Missus.
  • Louis
  • South Africa
  • 9 May 2011, 12:04
At last you are into spring. Must be, as it is getting chilly in the evening and early mornings over here.
Mary MacADNski: We are having a cold, wet spring. Planting is late and my legs are still white.
Hoya, isn't that where the filters come from smile Almost has the structure os a miniature palm.
Mary MacADNski: Usually you find these turned the other way hanging upside down. I will be interested in seeing this upright one develop.
They are clearly worth the trouble having seen the one yesterday in full bloom
Mary MacADNski: The scent at night is the best part.
Great information in your commentary, Mary. I'm going to keep an eye out for this flower when we pick up our garden plants at the nursery.
Mary MacADNski: This is an indoor plant. Here's some info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoya
  • Scarlet
  • Netherlands
  • 9 May 2011, 14:25
Never knew that, you learn something every day on SC, thanks!
Mary MacADNski: It is a wonderful thing to learn something every day. I make it a rule.
Now I know! Interesting to see what that flower head starts out as!
Mary MacADNski: They are interesting to watch developing.
Never heard about Hoya Flowers! Thanks for the info. Love the composition here.
Mary MacADNski: Check out this Wiki page:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoya
I've just seen your latest pic of them fully open - from an ugly duckling to a swan smile
Mary MacADNski: They certainly go through some changes.

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