A Hoya!!... has entered my realm

A friend has left Canada with her partner...to live/work in China and she left me this plant to sit. I love plants

I knew nothing about Hoya's....
Strange large tropical leaves, on long stiff vines, and then little clumps of bud-like appendages... about every 8 inches.

While on the computer chatting with our offspring one night.. after having the plant in the house for a week, I smelled a most intriguing odour. Subtle at first...then I felt nauseated!! ... Sort of a lilac scent...only heavily accented!

I believe this plant bloomed about 12 clumps of flowers, all at once in a matter of minutes, from tightly closed waxy pods... to these...(as described on Google).. as porcelain in appearance and so perfect they look fake...flowers.... It is so true. They are amazing little bouquets!



The google site also recommended clipping off the blooms if they permeate your life, as some folks dislike the scent.


I liked the scent...didn't like the feeling of being overtaken..

I did clip off the bouquets...... and placed them in a lovely bowl on the porch outside...to see...but not smell.



This is how the plant looks... in general prior to
bloom-ectomy....

I have recovered from my TIFF adventure in TO... Lovely 5 day vacation for me. Saw 7 excellent films with great variety from many continents.

My tour guide Leslie deftly manuevered through the maze of films available to us on the 4 days... while keeping the distances b/t each theatre in the forefront...for walking ease....

Some paparazzi... anyone?... line up fun.. Notice all the Pashmina's!!! I look tired.... hmmmm

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I was moved, appalled, heartwarmed, and exposed to many elements displayed in each film. Small children speaking lines from their actual lives, stories of need, abandonment and saddness with a sprinkling of hope, promise and joy.

I always feel filled and empty at the same time while taking in the new flavours of the films.

I got to also visit most of my favourite haunts to shop...gaze and bring home...always such fun.

Also got to spend some time with my youngest daughter...for a meal, earring exchange, health check-in (I'm still concerned) and hugs.

Luv...You.....

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I came home with a scratchy throat...that progressed to a chill making... headstuffing, chest coughing...reminder...of overdoing..it. Long drives etc.