Does the ball orchid David Deloitte flower?

David's Hoya is a miniature Hoya with small leaves and small flowers that do not take up much space. It starts to grow flower buds one year after being planted from cuttings, and the flowers bloom all year round. When the small flower buds are half-opened, they look like small steamed dumplings, which are very cute. Its exquisite flowers are pink or slightly yellowish, and white is relatively rare. It is also easy to cultivate, making it an excellent planting variety.

Hoya david deloitte flower

The Hoya David is not a frequent flowering variety. Generally, it only blooms once a year, around April to June. However, its flowering period is relatively long, and if it is not well maintained, the Hoya David may not bloom for several years. Therefore, when caring for the Hoya, be sure to provide it with a comfortable environment.

Advantages and disadvantages of Hoya davidii

The flowers of Hoya davidii usually bloom in the evening, and the flowers produce fragrance and nectar at night, which allows people to sleep better and has a calming effect. Its flowers have the characteristic of attracting nocturnal insects and can avoid mosquito bites.

The disadvantage of the Hoya Davidia is that it blooms at night and sleeps during the day, so it is difficult to see its flowers. It is also very difficult to keep it. You need to pay attention to its light exposure time, watering amount and branch pruning. If the leaves are not handled for a long time, it will affect the opening of the flowers.

How to grow Hoya davidii

Hoya davidii likes loose, well-drained, breathable soil rich in organic matter, and requires less fertilizer. It can grow well by putting some slow-release fertilizer in the soil or applying some water-fertilizer when watering. For such climbing species, you can set up a support. After the flowers fade, let them fall naturally. Do not cut off the pedicels. The subsequent flower buds will continue to be nurtured on the same pedicel, but some pedicels will fall with the flowers.