December 22nd, 2008: Miniature Wax Plant (Hoya bella) by beccalynns

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dave Dec 22, 2008

The Bloom of the Day for December 22nd, 2008 was Miniature Wax Plant (Hoya bella).

View the bloom of the day here: http://davesgarden.com/bloom.php?date=2008-12-22

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onewish1 Denville, NJ(Zone 6b) Dec 22, 2008

so pretty

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IanSGarden Johannesburg, South Africa Dec 22, 2008

I have to agree, this Hoya Bella bloom is beautiful. However, I have to dispute the planting location of the plant - Sun to Semi-Shade. I have never known any Hoya that will grow in direct sunshine without its leaves being severely burnt. Maybe it will grow in these conditions elsewhere in the world, but I can only speak from personal experience here in Johannesburg, ZA, highveld (ie above 5000 ft above sea level, summer rainfall, winter frost). It has to be protected from direct sunlight as the leaves burn easily, like Clivias, and watered once a week, twice in Summer. I always give mine some Potassium liquid fertilizer in blooming time - October to March - and it can vary considerably depending on local conditions. Here is a picture of what I believe is Hoya Compacta / Variegata, but I am subject to correction.

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begoniacrazii Northern California, CA(Zone 9a) Dec 22, 2008

Great shot!

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kniphofia Cramlington, United Kingdom(Zone 8a) Dec 22, 2008

This is a really beautiful photo!

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Sheila_FW Fort Worth, TX(Zone 8a) Dec 22, 2008

So delicate...love it!!

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