Hoya Kumingiana: description of the species Hoya Cumingiana, features of cultivation and care, possible diseases

Hoya Kumingiana is a climbing plant that can be kept at home. It comes from the genus of evergreen vines and has about 200 varieties.

In the natural habitat of the representatives of the Hoya can be found in the mountains of South China, the Australian bush or in the forests of India, the Philippines.

The plant is interesting for its contrasting flowers with a fairly strong musky or lemon scent. Next, find out what you need for its successful cultivation at home.

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Cummingiana differs from other types of hoya in that it is a shrub in nature, which uses the branches and trunks of nearby trees and bushes to support its own vine-like shoots. When the plant is young, the shoots grow light brown in color and do not yet have leaves. As they grow older, the shrub overgrows with green foliage of an oval shape with a peaking at the end. In adulthood, hoya hardens, shiny leaves become dull and thin.

With good lighting, the plant blooms with small star-shaped flowers of white, pink or yellow shades, collected in inflorescences resembling umbrellas.

Growing

A plant is bred in several ways: seeds, leaves or cuttings.

Important! Regardless of the method of cultivation, Hoya Cumingiana needs to add lime to the soil. In nature, this species grows in places of accumulation of limestone rocks and, thanks to calcium supplementation, develops well and grows rapidly.

Seed propagation

The advantage of this method is that the seeds germinate within a week. For a positive result it is necessary to place the seeds in a soil consisting of earth and pieces of sphagnum moss. Keep seedlings in a warm and bright place, not allowing the soil to dry out, but also not flooding the future plant.

For individual pots, they can be planted in a couple of months, when each shoot will get stronger and will lead several pairs of leaves. Along with the fact that a loose substrate for planting is very difficult to find on sale, this method of growing is complicated by the fact that home hoya practically does not produce seeds.

Leaf

The most laborious way to find a new plant. In this case, you will have to resort to the help of a powdery means for root formation (chemical compounds will excite growth cells in the seedling). The leaf is planted in light soil, but the chances of an adult plant forming are few.

For successful breeding of Hoya, a leaf from the natural habitat should be taken, since in this case he will have additional immunity necessary for development and growth. A leaf with root buds is more likely to turn into a full-fledged plant.

Cuttings

This easy and reliable way to grow hoya makes it possible to get a flowering plant already in the year of planting. Cuminiana very quickly gives root. The most commonly used stem branches of adult, faded plants.

For the appearance of roots, it is necessary to place the stalk for several weeks in water or in sand mixed with peat. The temperature should be medium, about 20 C. Increased humidity will be a plus for the development of shoots and leaves.

Note. In an open ground, it is worth planting a plant immediately after the formation of roots, otherwise they will become brittle and non-viable.

Home Care

Hoya - unpretentious plant, calmly tolerates rare watering and dry air. Often it is not necessary to transplant the plant, the soil for such a shrub is the most ordinary, without any special additives. For a comfortable existence, the hoya should adhere to several rules:

The air temperature in the room should be about 20-22 C, since the plant loves heat.
Watering should be moderate, drought or excessive soil moisture can lead to yellowing and falling of leaves.
It is better to keep a small pot with hoya in a fairly bright place, periodically allowing direct sunlight.
To form a beautiful crown, foliage is stopped at the stage of formation of 4-5 leaves. Too long shoots can be cut, this will contribute to the flowering of the plant.
Since the nature of the hoya needs support, so at home, supporting structures can be placed in the pot.
After the plant fades, it does not recommend pruning flower stalks, as new inflorescences will appear on them next year.

All types of hoya well perceive fertilizers for flowering succulents, however, if the plant is periodically planted in fresh soil, feeding may not be necessary.

Possible diseases

On a note. Hoya are quite unpretentious in care and resistant to various types of diseases and pests.

However improper care and lack of attention can lead to the following problems:

The plant will not bloom in any way (too much deviation from the recommended air temperature, too much fertilizer, lack of sunlight or too much pruning).
Leaves turn yellow and fall off (too high room temperature or lack of lighting).
Damage to the bush by insect pests is possible. In this case, it is necessary to treat the plant with appropriate insecticides, and sterilize the soil before the next transplant.
Also, indirect signs of too dry air, excessive / insufficient watering, lack of light or nutrients can be spots on the leaves, lightening and twisting of leaves, slow growth of shoots.

In order for the plant to feel better, it is necessary to familiarize yourself once again with the care recommendations and follow the instructions.