some begonias and a hoya

[hongrui]

B. polilleoensis


B. bunchii













Hoya nummularioides

[shawnintland]

I'd never have guessed that first one was a begonia! This hoya (nummularioides) is blooming very heavily at my place right now Hongrui and I keep finding multiple seed pods on them this time of year. I've got one here in the house hanging by my desk, just for the great fragrance! The pods are quite small (3/4" - 1") and easily overlooked but with nice 'tiger striping' on them. You have to 'bag' them as the seeds all fly away fast when it opens up. This is one of the few plants with seed viability worse than Neps! Plant 'em quick! They geminate 'almost' overnight, if planted as soon as they pop. Always fun to see your pictures Hongrui!

[hongrui]

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

[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'!)