Hoya Identification Chart

Hoya Identification Chart

Darwinii has arrangements of bullate leaves on its stems to create shelters. Pollination is poorly understood, but plants left outside in temperate areas do sometimes create seed, indicating pollination by local insects. D- As major but with egg-shaped, 2.5” saccate leaves. Thick, oval-shaped leaves are grayish-natural with contrasting lighter-shaded veins, and these can mature to…

Hoya Identification

Hoya Identification

The carnosa had become around 1770 with a huge selection of cultivars. My favorite carnosa cultivars are Chelsea, Exotica, Grey Ghost, Tr-Color, and Krimson Princes. Carnosa, ‘Tricolor’ is very similar to ‘Rubra’ but with reversed variegation. Some could find this species to be gorgeous, while others may not! A sweet vining Hoya that blooms well…