Plants in family apocynaceae
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.
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 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 latifolia
Hoya latifolia is a tropical plant with large, dinner plate-sized leaves and umbels of creamy white flowers. Known for its strong sweet fragrance, it thrives in partial sun and temperatures between 60 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. This plant requires the soil to dry to the touch between waterings.
Hoya 'Pubicalyx Speckles Red Button'
Hoya 'Pubicalyx Speckles Red Button' is a vining plant known for its easy care and thick, uniquely shaped leaves. It offers a variety of leaf colors and is pet-friendly, making it a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts.
Asclepias asperula
Asclepias asperula, commonly known as antelope horn, is a native plant to dry, sandy soils in the US. It forms a 2-foot tall clump and blooms from March to May with dome-shaped flower heads. The flowers attract Monarch and Queen butterflies and are a major food source for their caterpillars.
Hoya australis
Hoya australis is a fragrant vine found on rainforest margins and rocky areas in Australia. It features glossy, lanceolate leaves and clusters of star-shaped white flowers with a pink blush. This plant attracts butterflies and thrives in bright indirect light.
Hoya curtisii
Hoya curtisii is a miniature trailing hoya native to Southeast Asia, known for its small, pointed leaves with silver variegation. This creeping epiphyte forms a tight mat over the soil surface and thrives in bright, indirect light or partial shade. It grows 1 inch tall and trails 12 to 15 inches, preferring temperatures between 45 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. The plant requires well-draining soil and should be allowed to dry between waterings.
Hoya 'Sweetheart'
Known as the Sweetheart or Lucky-heart, this non-blooming houseplant has heart-shaped leaves and is native to tropical Asia. It is a very slow grower but extremely hardy, with a variegated version featuring a yellow splash on the leaf.
Dischidia ruscifolia
Dischidia ruscifolia is an epiphytic plant native to the Philippines, characterized by its stiff, slender green shoots that grow up to 3.3 feet and are densely decorated with pairs of succulent, heart-shaped leaves. Tiny white flowers appear on the internodes, and the plant is easily propagated from cuttings, making it a charming addition to collections of epiphytic plants.
Hoya 'Krohniana Splash'
Hoya 'Krohniana Splash' is a plant with teardrop-shaped leaves adorned with silver specks on dark green foliage. It prefers bright, indirect light and is known for its decorative appearance. This easy-care plant is suitable for indoor settings, adding a touch of elegance with its unique leaf pattern.
Hoya 'Mistie'
Hoya 'Mistie' is a trailing or twining plant with lighter green leaves featuring darker green veining and rippling edges. It thrives in bright, indirect light and temperatures between 60 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. This plant requires watering when the soil surface is dry and is appreciated for its attractive foliage and easy care.
Hoya densifolia
Hoya densifolia is a shrubby plant with an upright growth habit, known for its ovate leaves that emerge lime green and darken with maturity. It produces clusters of flowers with deep red coronas and reflexed yellow corollas. This plant prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered only when the soil is dry to the touch, making it a low-maintenance choice for indoor gardeners.
Hoya 'Elliptica Black Petiole'
Hoya 'Elliptica Black Petiole' is a rare plant with elliptical green leaves featuring white veining and bronze hues underneath. It prefers bright, indirect light and can produce blooms when given enough light. This plant is pet-friendly and adds a unique touch to indoor plant collections.
Hoya loyceandrewsiana
Hoya loyceandrewsiana is a species of Hoya known for its large, lance-shaped leaves with a velvety texture. The plant's green and silver foliage is complemented by clusters of star-shaped flowers with a maroon center and creamy-white petals. This tropical plant is a favorite among collectors for its striking appearance and unique floral display.
Plumeria rubra 'San Miguel'
This plant flowers from reddish buds, producing white petals with a hot pink band along one edge and a yellow/orange throat. It has a sweet scent.
Nerium oleander 'Hardy White'
Nerium oleander 'Hardy White' is an evergreen shrub with pure white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It grows upright to about 5 feet and is known for its resilience, surviving temperatures as low as 0 degrees Fahrenheit with some foliage burn. This plant is ideal for sunny locations and can be used as a hedge or in mixed borders, providing year-round interest with its attractive foliage and blooms.
Hoya kerrii 'Albomarginata'
Hoya kerrii 'Albomarginata' is a compact plant known for its heart-shaped leaves with creamy-white edges. This tropical plant is a charming addition to any indoor garden, offering a unique and attractive foliage display.
Vinca major
Vinca major is a vining groundcover with variegated green and gold foliage. It produces cornflower-blue blooms throughout summer and fall, effectively suppressing weeds. This plant thrives in full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Orbea decaisneana
Orbea decaisneana is a unique succulent known for its drought tolerance and ability to reproduce in various ways. It thrives in sunny areas with well-draining soil and requires minimal watering. This plant is perfect for those looking for an unusual addition to their succulent collection.