I got this Hoya around three months ago. Originally, I had gone to the garden centre to pick up a compacta, but couldn’t find one, so I just randomly decided to get a Hoya memoria. I stuck it in my window through the end of the summer months and noticed that growth was just bursting—I was getting a lot of new vines and new leaves. It was sun-stressing and looked gorgeous! Then, a few weeks back, I was creeping on it and spotted a peduncle. I was so over the moon and excited. I waited very patiently, and it bloomed for the first time for me. It smelt amazing, like caramel (might’ve given it a lick or two—don’t judge me 🫣). Ever since, I’ve been obsessed and have gotten a bunch: Hoya mathilde splash, obovata, krimson princess (even though I’m not a fan of pink, I love the creamy green inside), and finally a Hoya compacta, which I separated into two. On the way, I also have a Hoya kerrii, which my boyfriend bought for me—even though I apparently have “too many plants.” I can’t wait to buy more. I’m in love with buying small rooted cuttings, and I can’t wait to document their growth over the spring and summer once winter is over! Also, my memoria is putting out a bunch of new peduncles, even though it’s almost October. So funny—I can’t wait to get more blooms, hopefully!
