365Caws is now in its 14th year of publication, and was originally intended to end after 365 days. It has sometimes been difficult for me to find new material, particularly during the winter months, but now as I enter my own twilight years, I cannot guarantee that I will be able to provide daily posts. It is my hope that along the way I may have inspired someone to a greater curiosity about the natural world. If so, I can rest, content in the knowledge that my work here has been done.
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Hoya Carnosa
Day 205: But for the fact that mine has variegated foliage, this is your good old standard "Wax Plant," Hoya carnosa. The flower heads tend to be significantly larger than any of my other less common species, and the individual "stars" are almost 3/4" across. This species is also more fragrant, filling the air above my customary chair with its perfume, particularly in the morning and evening hours. Hoyas have a reputation for being indestructible. While that's not entirely true (I've lost a few over the years), they do tend to tolerate neglectful watering, although bloom production will be affected. Some species flower more readily than others, and at different times of the year.
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Hoya carnosa variegata
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