Day 6
🍀HOYA
A beautiful and fragrant plant known for its:
- Thick, waxy leaves with a soft, velvety texture
- Sweetly scented flowers that bloom in shades of white, pink, and red
- Climbing habit, making it perfect for trellises or hanging baskets
- Low-maintenance requirements, tolerating infrequent watering and neglect
- Air-purifying properties, removing toxins from the air
Some fun facts:
- Hoya is a genus of plants in the Apocynaceae family
- There are over 500 species of Hoya, with many more hybrids and cultivars
- Hoya is also known as the "Wax Plant" or "Honey Plant" due to its fragrant flowers and waxy leaves
If you have a Hoya, you might want to know that it prefers:
- Well-draining soil and moderate watering, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings
- Bright, indirect light, but can tolerate low light conditions
- Fertilization during the growing season (spring and summer)
- Pruning to maintain shape and encourage new growth
Some popular varieties include:
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