When does Hoya bloom?
This article introduces the blooming season of Hoya and the correct winding method for understanding the green plant flowers, with the following specific content:
Hoya is a very interesting flower, with thick, fleshy leaves and a deep green color with a waxy sheen on the surface. The branches are slender and good at climbing and hanging. Its flower shape is somewhat similar to that of hydrangeas, both consisting of dozens of small flowers forming a large flower ball. Each small flower is a tiny five-pointed star shape, plump and particularly adorable.
The blooming period of Hoya is usually in spring and autumn. In the southern regions, the temperature rises quickly in spring, with flowers blooming continuously from April to June. In the northern regions, it warms up slower, and flowers can only be seen in May. Now it is March, a crucial period for Hoya to differentiate flower buds. If the maintenance is not up to par, it can lead to a decrease in the number of flowers and a delay in the blooming period. Flower enthusiasts should ensure the following four points are taken care of to easily make Hoya bloom profusely.
1. Pay attention to whether the branches have grown flower buds
The blooming method of Hoya is quite interesting. Before blooming, Hoya first grows curved flower peduncles on the branches. After the peduncles grow for a while, flower buds appear on them. Then, the flower buds swell by absorbing moisture and nutrients from the peduncles until they are large enough for individual flowers to bloom one after another. When all the small flowers bloom, they combine to form a large flower ball.
Most of the flower peduncles grow in the gaps between the leaf stalks and branches, an area called the leaf axil. However, the leaf axil not only has flower peduncles but also branch buds, which need to be carefully distinguished. Generally, the middle of the leaf axil grows branch buds, while the ones on the outer side of the leaf axil are the real flower peduncles.
When does Hoya bloom?
(The flower peduncle of green Hoya)
Flower enthusiasts in the south should start observing whether their Hoya has flower peduncles from the end of March, while those in the north can start observing from May. The more flower peduncles that differentiate, the more flowers the Hoya will bloom this year.
Special Note
After seeing flower peduncles on the branches, flower enthusiasts should be particularly careful not to spray water on the leaves. Spraying water on the leaves can easily splash onto the peduncles, which may cause them to stop growing and not bloom properly. Similarly, for Hoya growing outdoors, it is also best to avoid rain after the peduncles appear.
2. Increase sunlight
Once Hoya has grown flower peduncles, it is essential to increase sunlight exposure. Although Hoya is a relatively shade-tolerant plant and can survive in dark places, the growth of peduncles requires a lot of sunlight. If there is insufficient light, the peduncles will not develop and bloom, or even if they do bloom, only a few flowers will appear.
After Hoya's branches have grown peduncles, as long as the temperature does not exceed 25 degrees, Hoya should be exposed to direct sunlight.晒 2 to 3 hours of direct sunlight every morning or afternoon, avoiding the midday sun. The rest of the time, keep Hoya in a place with plenty of scattered light to ensure enough scattered light. Appropriate sunlight exposure can help the peduncles develop quickly and is more conducive to spring blooming.