Plants in family apocynaceae
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 verticillata var. verticillata
Hoya verticillata var. verticillata is a trailing or twining plant with small, pointed leaves that turn red in bright light. It produces creamy-yellow, spherical clusters of fragrant flowers. This plant prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity, making it a popular choice for indoor gardening.
Hoya bella
Hoya bella, also known as the 'Miniature Wax Plant', is a tropical epiphyte with waxy leaves and trailing stems. It blooms from May to August, producing clusters of tiny, fragrant star-shaped white flowers with pinkish-purple centers. Native to British Burma and northeast India, this plant is recognized for its ornamental value and received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit in 1993. It thrives in bright to low light conditions and is suitable for indoor gardening.
Hoya pubicalyx 'Speckles'
Hoya pubicalyx 'Speckles' is a vining plant with thick, uniquely shaped leaves and beautiful flowers. Known for its easy care, this hoya is pet-friendly and thrives in a variety of indoor conditions. Its speckled foliage adds visual interest, making it a popular choice for those looking to add a touch of greenery to their home.
Stapelia gigantea
Stapelia gigantea is a clump-forming succulent native to desert regions from South Africa to Tanzania. It features star-shaped flowers up to 10 inches in diameter, with a red and yellow wrinkled texture and fringed with hairs. The flowers emit a scent of rotting flesh to attract fly pollinators, making it a unique addition to any plant collection.
Hoya waymaniae
Hoya waymaniae is a vining epiphyte native to Malaysia and Borneo, admired for its pointed oval leaves that turn reddish with green veins in bright light. It produces clusters of small, star-shaped yellow flowers with a purple corona, known for their delightful fragrance. This trailing plant is perfect for adding a touch of the tropics to indoor spaces.
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 lucardenasiana 'Red'
Hoya lucardenasiana 'Red' is a tropical epiphyte from the Philippines with smooth, slightly glossy ovate leaves. It produces small, deep maroon flowers that exude a butterscotch scent. This plant has a trailing or twining growth habit and thrives in humid environments.
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 kerrii 'Mediopicta'
Hoya kerrii 'Mediopicta' is a variegated vine with golden yellow centers that thrives in bright, indirect light. It can grow up to 3 to 4 feet long and prefers to dry out between waterings. This plant is part of the Apocynaceae family and is well-suited for indoor environments.
Hoya 'Sweetheart Variegated'
Hoya 'Sweetheart Variegated' is a charming houseplant with heart-shaped leaves featuring a yellow splash. Native to tropical Asia, it has wood-like vines and waxy leaves, making it a delightful addition to any indoor plant collection.
Hoya obovata 'Splash'
Hoya obovata 'Splash' is a vining epiphyte native to South and Southeast Asia, known for its ovate green leaves with silver variegation. It produces clusters of small pink and white flowers and prefers bright, indirect light.
Huernia schneideriana
Huernia schneideriana is a drought-tolerant stem succulent native to Eastern and Southern Africa, recognized as a legitimate species from Tanzania. It requires ample light, preferably a south-facing location, and should be planted in porous, well-draining soil with minimal watering.
Hoya griffithii
Hoya griffithii is a tropical plant with elongated, lance-shaped leaves and trailing vines. It is known for its vibrant green color and clusters of star-shaped yellow flowers with a delicate fragrance, making it a popular choice for indoor plant collections.
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.
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.
Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Snow Rose'
Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Snow Rose' is a Japanese selection that serves as a dense groundcover or vine. Its new leaves are white-speckled green with rosy red, aging to dark green. This plant requires good drainage and is suitable for climbing or spreading in gardens.
Amsonia tabernaemontana var. tabernaemontana
Amsonia tabernaemontana var. tabernaemontana is a compact perennial forming a dense mass of smooth, narrow green leaves. It produces numerous flower spikes in mid-April, each with about 100 small sky-blue flowers. This plant is drought-tolerant and attracts butterflies, making it a great choice for sunny garden spots.