some begonias and a hoya

[shawnintland]

Originally Posted by hongrui

i've not seen any Hoya seed pods before but if i see 'em, i'll definitely try to germinate them.

Well Hongrui, here's what to look for!



H. numm. has the smallest pods that I've come across for a hoya, about the same size as the leaf, making them easy to overlook. Best not to pick them but put inside a tiny bag to keep them all from flying away. I usually use a small clip to hook the bag to a nearby leaf so the wind doesn't break off the pod before it's ready. I also try to clip it in a way that puts the mouth of the bag downward so water/moisture drips out. (Well, the picture keeps re-orienting itself but believe me the mouth of the bag is 'down'!)