Day 222: Hoya fitchii surprised me. After it produced two small flowers at the end of a spur, I thought the blooming period was done, and I was grateful for the event. The less commonly available species of Hoya are generally rather difficult to bring into bloom. "Fitch" is apparently an exception, at least under my care. It seems quite content in a north window. This lovely cluster of coppery, waxy stars went supernova late yesterday, and when I took it down from the hook for the photo, I noticed its sweet, faint fragrance, lily-like in its note. That was a bonus; not all Hoyas have a scent. Fitch is rapidly moving up the chart of favourite houseplants!
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