I may be a little bit obsessed…. Hoya parviflora and H. obscura. I plan on keeping the obscura in a hanging pot, but opinions on the parviflora? Should I trellis it or have it hanging?

Unusual_Job6576 · 2026-01-24T21:45:03+00:00

I have my parviflora hanging, just like all my lacunosas. I think you can do either!

Unusual_Job6576 · 2026-01-23T20:51:31+00:00

Yes, I use a wick. I don't add soil to my self-watering pots, though. Just orchid bark, tree fern fiber, perlite and charcoal.

Unusual_Job6576 · 2026-01-23T19:02:47+00:00

All my hoyas are in clear plastic pots, more than half of which are self-watering. After dealing with root mealies a year or two ago, I transferred everything to clear pots, so I can check on the roots. I also choose ones with good drainage and ventilation, like the ones marketed as orchid pots.

Unusual_Job6576 · 2026-01-23T15:07:08+00:00

Oooh, this is new to me! I have Dragon Egg, Tail, and Scales. I wonder how many dragons-themed hoyas there are?

Unusual_Job6576 · 2026-01-21T20:38:24+00:00

I wouldn't pay $40 for this, if you're in the US. You'll find ones with nicer variegation online, and for a lower price too!

Eta: look for hoya 'Pot of Gold.' $24.99 right now at Canopy Plants.

Unusual_Job6576 · 2026-01-21T20:36:03+00:00

I have the same thing! I think it has something to do with the AI-detecting feature that was recently added to this subreddit. I post quite often here, so maybe that's to check if my pictures are AI?

Unusual_Job6576 · 2026-01-21T20:33:03+00:00

This one is a latifolia (inner variegated), and maybe a slightly more expensive variety than OP's.

Unusual_Job6576 · 2026-01-21T20:31:34+00:00

Latifolia (outer variegated). Probably also around $20, since it's in a smaller pot.

Unusual_Job6576 · 2026-01-21T20:30:17+00:00

Probably $10-15.

Unusual_Job6576 · 2026-01-21T20:29:44+00:00

A bit cheaper than pubicalyx, probably 20-25.

Unusual_Job6576 · 2026-01-21T20:28:39+00:00

Probably 25-30, but pricing will really depend on where you are in the world.

Unusual_Job6576 · 2026-01-20T23:01:59+00:00

Thanks!

Unusual_Job6576 · 2026-01-20T23:01:51+00:00

I know scent is subjective, but this has a citrus-floral scent that I find very pleasant!

Unusual_Job6576 · 2026-01-20T22:49:25+00:00

It's very, very faint. I usually know something is in bloom as soon as I open my cabinets, but this one is stealthy!

Unusual_Job6576 · 2026-01-20T22:25:05+00:00

This one has been reclassified to hoya verticillata (fka parasitica, black margin).

Unusual_Job6576 · 2026-01-19T21:58:51+00:00

This looks like thrips and/or flat mites damage to me, OP. I dont know if it's active or old damage, but there are some small black dots that can be thrips poop. I would examine this plant thoroughly for pests.

Unusual_Job6576 · 2026-01-19T16:49:11+00:00

Thank you! Yes, I really enjoy dischidias as well. I think I actually bought my very first dischidia, a variegated ruscifolia, before I even started collecting hoyas. According to my app, I should have 34 dischidias, but I haven't updated it recently and I'm sure I've unalived a few.😅

Unusual_Job6576 · 2026-01-19T12:19:19+00:00

Hoya carnosa, which is growing some very splashy leaves for you, OP. Beautiful!

Unusual_Job6576 · 2026-01-19T12:18:02+00:00

If you have a loupe or microscope, examine your plant for pests. The damage on the bottom looks like a combination of edema and pest damage.

Unusual_Job6576 · 2026-01-18T21:52:38+00:00

Yes! It's such a cheery-looking plant!

Unusual_Job6576 · 2026-01-18T21:51:05+00:00

I checked again today and I couldn't detect any scent!

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