Hoya wax vines are long-lived plants that prefer cramped growing conditions. With a little attention and knowledge on how to care for Hoya, these plants can be passed down from generation to generatio

These hardy creepers are a dry gardener's ultimate companion and, best of all, they add a whole lot of color and foliage

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Got a Hoya putting out a looong vine with no leaves, or just teeny tiny leaves? Put down your snips. This is usually a sign they want up! Once that vine finds a better location with the conditions they’re searching for, they’ll usually shift their focus back to growing leaves again. But how you trellis them makes all the difference. If done wrong, that growth tip can dry up and die, goodbye vine and leaves :( Here's what to do (and not to do)... Some Hoya start off with lovely bushy growth. My Hoya australis Lisa was the perfect poster-child, at first. All compact and bushy with lush variegated leaves. Then suddenly it shot out a long, leafless vine. This is a a sign your hoya's matured to the point they want to climb. Yep, the number one reason for a long leafless vine is it’s trellis time! What about more light? Yes, more light can also help your Hoya shift its energy back to foliage, but you'll normally need to get it on a trellis first either way. I'm a little obsessed with the Arka trellises for my hoya (those colours!), but one of the things I love about hoyas compared to a lot of my other indoor plants, is hoyas can be grown around and around a trellis. No need to endlessly extend moss poles up and up like you do with the likes of Philodendrons and Monstera. But when it's trellis time, treat the vine with extra care. They’re more delicate than the older, hardened stems. Those tiny nodes (the bumps you’ll see along with length of the vine), are where leaves - and hopefully peduncles - will later grow and flower from. Shop lots of options for hoya trellises here > Hoya on the move Take note of your hoya vine’s position in the morning, then check again later in the day. You’ll be surprised how much they move! Sometimes really fast too. It’s slightly creepy the first time you see it. No, your Hoya isn’t possessed. You’re seeing phototropism and thigmotropism at play.Phototropism is when plants change position in response to light. Not always towards it like you might think. Vines often head away from the light, looking for a shadier spot. In the wild, shadier areas are more likely to be home to a tree trunk to climb.Thigmotropism is my favourite. Other than the word being fun to try and say, that’s the name for how a plant responds to touch (aww). When a vine touches something solid, like a tree or trellis, it winds and climbs its way up. That’s thigmo at play.WARNING: Be careful though, thigmo means those vines also try the same thing around blinds, light cords, other plants… you name it, your Hoya will probably try to climb it. TOP TIP: When shifting a Hoya, especially if you haven’t moved it for a while, take it slowly! Otherwise, you may just find another plant comes along for the ride. Yes, I speak from first-hand experience (and the other plant got pulled off the shelf, what a mess). Wind in the right direction Another unusual thing about hoyas is that they prefer to vine anticlockwise, (for my international friends you might know that as counter-clockwise). The direction you go around the trellis doesn't matter, but if you take a close look at how the vine twines itself naturally when it grows, it will corkscrew anti-clockwise. When I first learned about that weird trait, I wondered if it was the same the world over, and yes, it is. It isn't to do with the equator or the sun. Other plants are the same. Jasmine for example also twines anti-clockwise, and Honeysuckle vines grow clockwise. Training them wrapped in the wrong direction can slow down growth. Avoid the growth tip dying Now you've got a gorgeous new trellis for your Hoya, take care what you do with the growth tip. You want to make sure you attach it loosely, and pointing up. Wait until the vine is long enough to do a full loop around your trellis, so the growth tip ends up pointing up and sits roughly above half of the height of the plant. Not given something to climb, or trellised pointing down, your hoya may kill off that growth tip. All is not lost though. As long as the plant is happy and healthy, another growth tip higher up the plant will activate soon enough. Keep learning There are lots more hoya tips tricks and trouble-shooting here > (including how to get your hoya to flower)...

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You can see this attractive vine in more and more landscapes in Austin.

This chili pepper guide is key for Mexican cooking! I explain the types of chiles, both fresh and dried, as well as the different heat levels to know for your recipes. One common ingredient in Mexican cuisine is chili peppers! I want to share the different types of chili peppers that you need to know,...

Flowering vine is beloved by gardeners across the country, and for good reason. Climbing vines that produce blooms and striking foliage can add beauty to otherwise plain structures and yards. Vines can also provide your home

Have you ever tried to press your own flowers? Maybe, the traditional way, in an old book with something heavy on top to weight it down? Or, maybe you’ve even built your own flower press? But, have you ever pressed flowers the quick and easy way – in the microwave? This is a project I’ve been wanting to try for months. I first saw it mentioned on Instagram and decided to give it a try! If you like instant gratification and projects that don’t take a long time, this one’s for you! Why press flowers? It's a great way to preserve flowers that you don’t

For a lavender enthusiast and landscape designer, crafting a wild and beautiful garden in one of the country’s most inhospitable environments was an expression of letting go. Words: Cheree Morrison Photos: Rachael McKenna This article was originally published in the March/April 2018 issue of NZ Life & Leisure. The Central Otago sky is a watercolour backdrop – and the plant palette in Karen Rhind’s Bannockburn garden makes up the ‘brushes’ that wash it with delicate hues: the fragrant tips of green bushels dipped in lavender and violet; ticklish grasses in shades of blonde, and olive trees thick with bristles of

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Use this guide to find the best shade perennials for your garden, plus get care tips for helping these plants thrive in your landscape.

Learn how to dry goldenrod, and preserve these wonderful plants for herbal and culinary purposes, to use throughout the seasons.

Learn how to make a dried floral wreath to add a beautiful, natural touch to your home decor this season. Such and easy DIY!

Olá Amigos,Bem Vindos ao Jardim!Muitas pessoas se lembram de já terem visto flores prensadas entre páginas de livros antigos. A idéia de preservar plantas, secando-as através de prensagem, originou…

For some unknown reason, I wanted to try making things with dried roses. Something about them seems so beautiful and luxurious. Plus, I love the way dried roses look. Rustic style is always my favorite.

Embroidered flowering vines and 3D blooms decorate a special-occasion tulle romper that's accented with plenty of frill.Snaps between legs Lined 100% polyester Hand wash, line dry Imported Item #10292203

Here's an easy tutorial that shows you how to make beautiful pressed flower art with basic dollar store frames and watercolor paper.

Let's just go ahead and call this what it is, ok? Hibiscus week. Seriously, though, I didn't realize a pound of dried hibiscus would be so much. And as a result of my overzealous purchase, these fragrant flowers are finding their way into some unusual places. Savory things and sweet things, drinkable concoctions and edible

Ipomoea turpethum ( also known as Fue vao, St. Thomas Lidpod, Turpeth, Nishoth, Operculina turpethum Nisoth, Nisotar, and Pitohari) from which this White Indian Jalap root is obtained, is a perennial herbaceous, hairy vine growing 4 to 5 metres in length and a native to India. It is easily recognisable as a member of the Morning Glory family of flowers, belonging, as it does, to the family Convolvulaceae. The plant has two varieties – Aruna (this product) or Shweta meaning it has a white or reddish coloured root or Shayma meaning it has a blackish root. The botanical or latin name of Aruna or Shweta is Operculina turpethum or Ipomoea turpethum whilst that of Shayma is Ipomoea petaloides. Aruna or Shweta is considered by many to be the better of the two. Distribution and Habitat of White Indian Jalap :- It is commonly found all over India. The leaves are alternate, very variable in shape, ovate, oblong and truncate or cordate at the base. The flowers are large, white or occasionally pinkish, axillary and solitary. The fruit is a capsule with conspicuous enlarged sepals and thickened pedicles with 4 or less, dull black, glabrous seeds. Under the terms of Etsy's Medical Drug Claims policy, sellers on Etsy are forbidden to share knowledge of the traditional or medicinal uses of their products. It would be beneficial for you to research a product we feature prior to placing any order. Message us via ‘Etsy Conversations and we will try to assist with any information we can This information and the products themselves have not been evaluated by the FDA. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. If you have a health concern or condition you would be wise to consult your doctor or a qualified practitioner

Refreshing borage tea is a cooling drink that's perfect over ice on a hot day, or warm in winter for addressing fevers or coughs. The preferred method is cold infusion, but you can also make it with hot water or as a sun tea.

First of its kind! Most customers are familiar with the popular trailing varieties of Sweet Potato Vine. They are one of our standard annual varieties here at the farm and we use them a lot in mixed planters and baskets. Due to some exciting recent breeding work, we are now able to grow the first ever Climbing Sweet Potato Vine, a brand new variety... Read More

How to harvest lavender including timing, tips, and tricks for the best yield. Plus, how to use it in crafts, recipes, and beauty products.

Now that my last commission piece is officially handed over, and my worktable is cleaned up, I can move on to the next project. I finally listed a piece on Etsy. I only have the one piece, so I wan…

Black pepper is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, known as a peppercorn, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. The fruit is a drupe which is about 5 mm in diameter, dark red, and contains a stone which encloses a single pepper seed.Ingredients: Black pepperPicture for reference only.