How to grow Hoya carnosa (L. f.) R. Br. var. marmorata Hort

Hoya carnosa (L. f.) R. Br. var. marmorata is a variant of Hoya carnosa, with milky yellow and milky white patches on the leaf margins, and the tender leaves will appear pink, yellow and white, etc., which is very beautiful. A flower friend asked the editor, how to breed Hoya carnosa (L. f.) R. Br. var. marmorata? Is it the same as the cultivation of Hoya carnosa? Dear, let's read down with the editor!

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The breeding method of Hoya carnosa (L. f.) R. Br. var. marmorata:

The breeding method of Hoya carnosa (L. f.) R. Br. var. marmorata is actually similar to that of ordinary Hoya carnosa. Hoya carnosa is native to South China, Southeast Asia, Oceania and other places. They were originally attached to tree trunks and rock walls. It likes warmth, resistant to dryness, suitable for growing in an environment without scorching heat and cold, like sunshine, but avoids exposure to hot sun, its suitable temperature is 20-25℃, and it should not be lower than 7℃ in winter. It grows vigorously in good soil.

The maintenance of Hoya carnosa (L. f.) R. Br. var. marmorata must have suitable light, because light has a great influence on its leaf color. If the sun is too strong, the leaf color will turn yellow, and the color will be rough and dull. Generally, sunlight is acceptable in spring and autumn. It should be placed in a half shade from June to September to provide shade and maintain 30{bf} light. It should be placed indoors near the side windows. The cultivation substrate can be mixed with 2 parts of leaf-humid soil, 1 part each of peat and coarse sand, and a little manure as base fertilizer. Watering should not be dry or watered, watering must be poured thoroughly. In summer, when the temperature is high, the growth is slower. Pay attention to the pot soil not to be too wet, and spray water to cool down. Water less in winter and keep the pot soil slightly wet. The main fertilizer is base fertilizer, and liquid fertilizer is applied 2-3 times a month during the growing season.

Hoya carnosa (L. f.) R. Br. var. marmorata is flexible and malleable. The cultivator can make various forms of frames according to his personal preference, and make it grow on it and grow on it to form a variety of colorful Enjoy the images of animals and plants. It can also be allowed to sag naturally for hanging cultivation and appreciation. The flowering branches of Hoya carnosa (L. f.) R. Br. var. marmorata are mostly produced on the flowering branches of the previous year, so pruning should be done after the new branches are produced. (Find more best indoor hanging plants here.)

Hoya carnosa (L. f.) R. Br. var. marmorata is mainly reproduced by cutting method, but also can be layered. From May to September, take the 1-3 sections of semi-ligninized branches as cuttings, and take about 20 days to take root; you can also prune cuttings in spring. Because there are air-growing roots at each node, it is easy to root and grow by pressing its branches against the soil with the layering method.

Hoya carnosa (L. f.) R. Br. var. marmorata should be placed in a ventilated place. If it is in a poorly ventilated environment, it will be damaged by scale insects and aphids, because Hoya carnosa (L. f.) R. Br. Var. marmorata leaves are thick and smooth, and a small amount of insects can be removed manually or by spraying.