Plants in family apocynaceae
Orbea variegata
Orbea variegata, native to South Africa, is a fast-growing succulent with starfish-shaped flowers in greenish-yellow with brown patches. It forms clumps and blooms in late summer or autumn. This drought-tolerant plant requires excellent drainage and can withstand mild frost, making it suitable for light shade to full sun.
Hoya heuschkeliana
Hoya heuschkeliana is a tropical plant with small, glossy green leaves and bell-shaped flowers that emit a buttered popcorn scent. It prefers extra warmth and humidity, thriving in bright, indirect light. The plant has a trailing or twining growth habit, making it ideal for hanging displays.
Pachypodium rosulatum
Pachypodium rosulatum, also known as the Elephant's Foot Plant, is a shrubby perennial with a bottle-shaped trunk and thorny cylindrical arms. It produces unique sulphur-yellow flowers and is native to Madagascar, thriving in sunny, stony areas.
Nerium oleander 'Twist Of Pink'
Nerium oleander 'Twist Of Pink' is a resilient shrub with deep pink blooms and creamy white variegated foliage. It is drought, heat, and salt-resistant, making it suitable for challenging environments while adding vibrant color to landscapes.
Hoya ilagiorum
Hoya ilagiorum is a rare Hoya species with dark green, elliptical, slightly fleshy leaves. It produces clusters of small, white, star-shaped fragrant flowers and is a tropical epiphyte from Luzon, Philippines. This plant is easy to bloom and is appreciated for its showy flowers.
Hoya multiflora
Hoya multiflora is an evergreen perennial native to China and tropical Asia, known for its upright growth and profusion of star-shaped flowers. It prefers bright, indirect light and a temperature range of 60 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. This plant features glossy, elliptical leaves and produces clusters of flowers in white, pink, and red.
Ceropegia linearis ssp. woodii 'Variegata'
Ceropegia linearis ssp. woodii 'Variegata', commonly known as the variegated 'String of Hearts', features olive green leaves with gray mottling and white variegation that can develop a pink tint in bright light. This trailing plant can hang up to 10 feet and requires lots of light with dry periods between watering.
Hoya 'Iris Marie'
Hoya 'Iris Marie' is a fast-growing hybrid known for its porcelain-white star-shaped flowers with a soft purple corona. This no-fuss plant is part of the Apocynaceae family and is suitable for indoor cultivation, offering a unique floral display.
Hoya pubicalyx 'Extra Splash'
Hoya pubicalyx 'Extra Splash' is a tropical succulent with long, shiny green leaves speckled with white. It produces clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers and prefers shade to partial shade. The plant grows 4 to 6 inches tall and trails, requiring dry periods between waterings.
Ceropegia linearis
Ceropegia linearis, also known as 'String of Needles', is a trailing succulent native to Southern Africa. It features thin stems and needle-like leaves, making it a unique addition to indoor plant collections. This plant is easy to care for, requiring bright, indirect light and allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. It can trail up to 6 to 8 feet in length.
Hoya campanulata
Hoya campanulata is a twining epiphyte from Sumatra, known for its dark green leaves with silver splashes and creamy white, bell-shaped flowers. The plant grows upright before beginning to climb or trail, making it suitable for hanging baskets or trellises. Its flowers appear in clusters, adding a delicate beauty to its lush foliage. This Hoya thrives in bright, indirect light and is a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts due to its unique appearance and easy care requirements.
Pachypodium geayi
Pachypodium geayi is a striking plant originating from Southwest Madagascar, known for its metallic grey pachycaul trunk. It features thin, grey-green leaves with a bright pink mid-rib and produces white flowers. As one of the largest species from Madagascar, it makes a bold statement in any collection.
Pachypodium lealii
Pachypodium lealii is a shrub or tree with a thick bottle-shaped trunk and slender thorn-covered branches. It produces white flowers in spring and is endemic to Namibia and southern Angola. This plant grows in semi-desert areas and is known for its unique appearance.
Stapelia leendertziae
Stapelia leendertziae is a fascinating succulent native to the dry shrublands and rocky areas of South Africa and Eswatini. It is known for its unique flowers that mimic the smell of decaying flesh to attract flies for pollination. This adaptation makes it an intriguing addition to any plant collection, especially for those interested in unusual pollination strategies.
Hoya 'Mathilde' 'splash'
Hoya 'Mathilde' 'splash' is a hybrid between H. carnosa and H. serpens, known for its small, succulent ovate leaves with silver spots. It produces white, fuzzy flowers in spherical clusters that emit a sweet fragrance. This plant thrives in bright, indirect light and temperatures between 60 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. It requires watering only when the soil is dry, making it a low-maintenance choice for indoor plant enthusiasts. Its unique foliage and fragrant blooms make it a delightful addition to any collection.
Hoya carnosa 'Chelsea'
Hoya carnosa 'Chelsea' is an epiphytic vine known for its clusters of showy pink flowers and glossy green leaves. The star-shaped flowers have deep red coronas and emit a sweet fragrance. This common houseplant thrives in bright indirect light and is easy to care for.
Hoya carnosa 'Wilbur Graves'
Hoya carnosa 'Wilbur Graves' is a trailing or twining plant with generous splashes of silver variegation. It thrives in bright, indirect light and requires the soil to dry slightly before watering. Optimal humidity is around 50% or more.
Hoya hainanensis
Hoya hainanensis is a tropical epiphyte from Vietnam, featuring showy foliage with light green color and dark green veins. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered when the soil surface is dry. This plant has a trailing or twining growth habit, making it suitable for hanging baskets or as a climbing plant.
Pachypodium bispinosum
Pachypodium bispinosum is a succulent sub-shrub native to South Africa, known for its swollen, tuberous stem and paired spines. It produces purple to pink flowers from August to December and is one of the most floriferous species in cultivation.
Huernia pillansii
Huernia pillansii, also known as the cocklebur, is a succulent native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It features star-like or cup-like flowers that bloom in late summer to early fall. This plant is winter-dormant and requires well-draining soil, making it a unique addition to succulent collections.
Hoya pottsii
Hoya pottsii is a trailing or twining plant with pointed green leaves featuring raised veins. It produces small clusters of white to cream-colored flowers, making it a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts.
Fockea edulis
Fockea edulis, also known as 'Hottentot bread', is a caudiciform plant native to South Africa, recognized for its edible root with a milky, sweetish flavor. The plant features a caudex that can grow up to 24 inches in diameter and thin vine branches reaching up to 13 feet long. It produces lightly scented whitish-green flowers and is pollinated by fruit flies.
Asclepias speciosa
Asclepias speciosa, commonly known as showy milkweed, is a robust perennial native to western North America. It features green to silvery-green foliage and pink to white star-shaped flowers that bloom in summer. This plant is drought-tolerant and serves as a host for monarch butterflies and other pollinators. Its milky sap and woolly seed pods have been used medicinally and for crafting by Native Americans.
Hoya diversifolia
Hoya diversifolia is a tropical plant with small, button-like leaves that emerge red and fade to green. It produces umbels of puffy pink flowers and thrives in bright, indirect light with temperatures between 60 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. This plant has a trailing or twining growth habit and requires watering when the soil surface is dry. It is part of the Apocynaceae family and is known for its pleasant fragrance.
Hoya rotundiflora
Hoya rotundiflora is a tropical plant native to Thailand, known for its unique, almost rectangular leaves. It produces small, fuzzy, sweet-smelling white flowers and prefers bright, indirect light. This plant has a trailing or twining growth habit, making it ideal for hanging baskets.
Hoya 'Evy'
Hoya 'Evy' is a tropical plant with elliptical green leaves and small, waxy flowers with maroon corollas. It thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers temperatures between 60-85°F. This plant has a trailing or twining growth habit, making it ideal for hanging baskets.
Hoya wayetii
Hoya wayetii is a vining plant native to the Philippines, known for its long, slender leaves with red margins in bright light. It produces clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers and prefers partial sun or bright indirect light. This plant is a popular choice for indoor gardens.
Hoya incrassata
Hoya incrassata is a fast-growing plant from the Philippines, known for its solid green leaves that can turn red in bright light. It produces cream-colored, highly fragrant flowers and blooms multiple times from the same peduncles.
Hoya 'Dragon Valley'
Hoya 'Dragon Valley' is a climbing or trailing plant with glossy green leaves and silver variegation. It thrives in bright, indirect light and temperatures between 60 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. The plant requires watering when the soil surface is dry, making it relatively low-maintenance. Its unique leaf pattern and growth habit make it a popular choice for indoor plant collections.