Day 269: Hoya ilagiorum is giving an encore performance with a single dense cluster of flowers which seem to be getting redder with each successive blooming period. An intermittent bloomer, it's been six weeks since the plant was in flower, a schedule it will probably keep for at least one more early autumn display. Once the summer flush is complete, it will enter a rest period for a few months. Many Hoyas have a specific seasonal bloom schedule, but my three favourites (H. ilagiorum, H. fitchii and H. bella) flower several times each year. Reputed to be almost indestructible, I have managed to kill one or two over the years as have a few of my friends, but generally speaking, Hoyas are tolerant of neglectful conditions and even benefit from their planting medium being allowed to dry out. In any event, ilagiorum is thriving under my somewhat casual care, and I would recommend it for anyone who wants a Hoya of a different colour.
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