Hoya Cumingiana – Carla’s Hoya Haven

I purchased H. cumingiana October, 2022, from Steve’s Leaves and this is a vigorous grower. It arrived as a small plant with five rooted cuttings. It grew well in the grow tent as long as it had plenty of light. When I moved it down farther to give it more room to grow up it started getting leggy. I took it out and put it in a West facing window with sheers and it really took off in every direction. This one likes lots of sun and it’s drought tolerant. A topiary frame might be a nice way to trellis this one.

I should have purchased one of those wire snowmen during the after Christmas sale. It was even pre-lit with twinkling lights. For now some 2′ plant stakes will have to do. Because the 4.5″ pot tapers a bit at the bottom the stakes tend to flare out. They’re about 13″ apart at the top. Because H. cumingiana is more shrub-like the vines help hold the stakes in place as I wind them around and clip them in place with plant clips. This will have to do until this plant is ready for repotting.

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