#waxflower

[poop-me-a-flower]

Update - all 3 peduncles still have buds??

Can’t water it right now unless it shrivels- I’ve noticed watering it tends to make it blast buds.

(Hoya wayetii)

[jimbell]

Wax Flower or Hoya is either fragrant or produces heaps of nectar (Hoya carnosa) native to Eastern Asia and Australia. Our inside hydroponic hoya has flowers that are covered with sweet nectar this week without the strong perfume. They usually flower from the end of the same spike but can also make new shoots and flower spikes. Really easy to propagate, layering or cuttings. It grows in the ground, in pots and hydroponically. #hoya #waxflower #waxplant #PorcelainFlower #HoyaCarnosa #abcmygarden #flower #ausnative #AustralianNative #AustralianHoya #native #nectar (at Belmont, New South Wales, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpE1nV1vxFn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[plantstudyspace]

Saturday, 5th March, 2022 🌿🌸

Back before both my waxflowers died 🥲 Note to self: add lots of sand to waxflower soil so they don't die when it rains 🥲

[papertrumpets]

Waxflowers ワックス・フラワー しらべもの 陽気な花のクラスター・アイキャッチーなワックスフラワーは気持ちを抑揚させます。 富と長続きする愛を象徴するワックスフラワーは、エキゾチックな見た目のフィラーフラワーとしてウェディングブーケによく使用されます。 ワックスフラワーはオーストラリアの常緑低木です。葉には皮脂腺が含まれているため、つぶすと心地よい香りがします。 ワックスフラワーの際立った特徴は、小さな花の塊です。花びらはワックスのような感触があり、植物の名前の由来となっています。 アボリジニとワックス・フラワー: 植物の葉は食品の風味付けに使用されてきましたが、これまでのところ、食品としてのワックスの花の先住民族の使用の証拠は見つかっていません。ローズマリーを使用するのと同じように、葉を使用します。ワックスの花の植物の葉をはがし、オイルと塩を少し混ぜて、緑色のサルサベルデペーストを作ります。また、薬効は知られていませんが、創傷治癒を促進する天然の抗真菌特性が含まれていると言われています。 花言葉: ワックスフラワーはしばしば富と愛に関連付けられています。また長く咲き続ける花は、永続的な成功の象徴します。ワックスフラワーは、永続的な愛や忍耐のしるしともされています。 Memo Cheerful flower clusters - The eye-catching waxflower spreads good feelings. Symbolising riches and long-lasting love, the waxflower is often used in wedding bouquets as exotic-looking filler flowers. Waxflower are woody evergreen, leaves are tiny to medium sized, and contain oil glands that often give off a pleasant aroma when crushed. The distinguishing feature of waxflower is its large masses of small flowers. The petals have a waxy feel, which gives rise to the plant’s name. Aboriginal people and Waxflower: While the leaves of the plant have been used to flavour food, so far no evidence has been found of the Indigenous use of Geraldton wax flowers as a food. It is the leaf that is used, similar to the way you would use rosemary — you strip the leaf of a wax flower plant, blend it with some oil and a pinch of salt and create a green salsa-verde paste. There are no know medicinal uses for Geraldton Wax but it does contain natural anti-fungal properties that promote wound healing. The language of flowers: Waxflowers are often associated with riches and enduring wealth. The long-lasting blooms make them a symbol of lasting success. The waxflower may also be used as a sign of lasting love or patience. #australian #native #wildflowers #aboriginal #waxflower https://www.instagram.com/p/CfSlg8Epcee/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[flowateur-hour]

An arrangement I made for my home

[liza-floristik]

Verzaubern Sie Ihre Lieben mit diesem bezaubernden Blumenstrauß! Er ist ein wahres Meisterwerk der Natur und verbindet die zarten Farben von Rosa und Weiß auf wunderschöne Weise.

Die rosa Polyantharosen sind ein Symbol für Zuneigung und Dankbarkeit und verleihen diesem Strauß eine romantische Note. Die weißen Gerbera bringen Frische und Leichtigkeit ins Spiel, während die rosa Nelken mit ihrem süßen Duft das Herz erwärmen.

Eukalyptus und Waxflower ergänzen den Strauß perfekt und verleihen ihm eine natürliche, rustikale Note. Diese Kombination aus Farben und Düften ist einfach unvergleichlich!

Überraschen Sie Ihre Liebsten mit diesem einzigartigen Blumenstrauß und zeigen Sie ihnen, wie viel sie Ihnen bedeuten. Bestellen Sie noch heute und lassen Sie sich von der Schönheit der Natur verzaubern!

Bestellen Sie jetzt und genießen Sie die Schönheit der Natur in Ihrem Zuhause!

[greencproductions]

Waxflower

(Hoya sp)

[bigunknownbear]

[kenzone]

happy halloween ^^

[130-ichisanmaru]

🌼 友だちからのブーケ💐 とっても嬉しかったので記念に📸 どうもありがとう♡ 手しごと🧵🪡の合間に。 #bouquet #flower #gerbera #waxflower #eustoma #ichisanmaru #イチサンマル https://www.instagram.com/p/CimJ9McPFju/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jimbell]

Three generations of Wax Flower, Hoya (Hoya carnosa) native to Eastern Asia and Australia. Here you can see a forty year old grandma plant, its 20 year old daughter and a new variegated shoot that has been successfully struck that is growing new shoots. They usually flower from the end of the same spike but can also make new shoots and flower spikes. Really easy to propagate, layering or cuttings. It grows in the ground, in pots and hydroponically. #hoya #waxflower #waxplant #PorcelainFlower #HoyaCarnosa #abcmygarden #flower #ausnative #AustralianNative #AustralianHoya #native #fragrant (at Belmont, New South Wales, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cotr3TzvSjY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[xxxdrsm]

https://note.com/glistenphobia/n/ndb5ccd3ca927

[plantstudyspace]

Friday, 25th March, 2022 🌿

[flowateur-hour]

Here is my most recent floral arrangement :)

[quiznak-ofgrayskull]

Figuring out how to title the oc story: My reasoning behind wax petals

Main villain has this whole hubris-leading-to-her-downfall thing going on, so you know. Icarus. Wax. That whole thing. Plus just wax melting in general, and how easily things are destroyed.

Petals because flowers tehe

[hobeemin]

inked

💞 genre(s): romance, smut, angst, f2l

💞 pairing: christian yu x tattoo artist!poc (f) reader

💞 summary: he never confessed his feelings for her, worried about the negatives. friends always seemed like the safest route, right? screw that. take a chance.

💞 rating: 18+

💞 warning(s): swearing, pining, mention of breakups, self-consciousness, making out, grinding, teasing, hickies, some over and under clothing fondling

💞 word count: 1.7k

💞 credits: Many thanks to @playmetheclassics​ and @agustdef​ for looking this over and giving me much-needed feedback. 💜💜

banner resources found here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

💞 a/n: this is for @k-vanity idols over flowers spring event 

main flower (genre): roses (romance) | supporting flower (au): waxflower (tattoo parlor) | greenery (tropes): f2l

“Ouch.”

The expression she gave him made him break character and laugh.

“You know that didn’t hurt,” she said while shading in an area.

He smirked, watching as the needle glided over his skin. “I know, and I gotta mess with you a little.”

“Not amused, Christian,” she murmured, wiping away the excess ink. 

He always loved how focused she’d become while working. 

They’d been friends for years. Y/N would touch up his tattoos during a break in town. Christian would come by after her shop closed, and they’d talk for hours or go out for drinks. The attraction was always there, but he never acted on it.

Was it nerves? 

It could be, but Christian valued his friendship with Y/N; he didn't want to ruin it with one misstep–especially since she was in a current relationship.

With a heavy sigh, Y/N placed the tattoo gun on the table, switching it off. She removed her gloves before wiping the sweat from her brow.

“All finished. Tell me what you think?”

Humming, he got up and gazed at his reflection in the mirror. Studying the new piece, he nodded in approval.

“Damn. You outdid yourself; Love. This is great.” Giving her his award-winning smile and wink, he gently squeezed her hand.

“Thank you.”

Y/N felt her cheeks warm from his touch. She brushed it aside, distracting herself by wiping the area with antibiotic ointment and wrapping it with plastic wrap.

“It’s all good. You can take the wrap off in a few hours, and make sure to wash it with fragrance-free soap and use some alcohol-free moisturizer,” she instructed while cleaning up her workspace.

Christian nodded as he got out of the chair, stretching his limbs. He glanced over at her for a moment. “You hungry, love?” 

She scoffed as she sprayed the cleaner on the table before cleaning it with paper towels. “You have to ask? Order whatever you like and have it delivered here, and I gotta clean up this place.”

He seemed surprised by her answer as he scrolled through the list of restaurants on the app. Usually, they’d go out to eat, but he wondered why the change now.

“Everything alright?”

She shrugged while putting the ink away. “Don’t feel like being social today is all.”

Y/N was avoiding the subject, but why make him worry? Her problems were her problems, and she’d figure out the rest. Besides, he was busy jet-setting around the world. Her life seemed so insignificant compared to his. Christian decided not to pry and put the order in before helping her around the shop while they waited for their takeout.

He hummed to himself as he swept, bobbing his head. Y/N looked up with interest.

“That sounds good.”

His eyes widened in surprise. “Really?”

She smiled for the first time that day, brushing her locs off her face. “Uh-huh. Is it something you’re working on?”

“Might be, just foolin’ around with some stuff with Live. See where it goes, ya know.”

Y/N plopped down on the couch with a grunt. “Well, it’s great. I hope I get the first listen when it’s finished.”

“Of course, Love. Anything for you.”

Y/N bit down on her lip, avoiding his gaze. Why did he do this to her? No matter the situation, butterflies always formed in her belly when it came to him. 

“Y/N–”

They didn’t realize how much time had passed as a knock at the door caught them. She was relieved by the distraction. Christian went to retrieve the food and returned moments later, arms full of bags. The smells made her mouth water.

“Sushi?”

“Mhmm,” he answered, handing her a pair of chopsticks and one of the containers.

Y/N opened it to see her favorite sashimi arranged beautifully. “Salmon sake? You remembered?”

Christian gave her a wink. “Love, when it comes to you, I remember everything.”

Fuck. He was doing it again.

Noticing her expression, Christian sat back from her to give her room. “Sorry, Y/N.”

She placed the container, shaking her head. “No, no, it’s fine…I-I…shit…you’re the best. Seriously. I feel like I’m ruining the mood.”

“You’re not, Y/N. I understand if you don’t want to chat about it.”

She grabbed one of the pieces of salmon with her chopsticks popping it into her mouth before speaking up again. 

“It’s this.”

She opened her phone, hit a few buttons, and pushed it toward him. Christian glanced down, reading the text messages to himself. His brows knitted in frustration.

“Is he serious? What the fuck?”

Y/N shrugged, picking at the wasabi and swirling it in the soy sauce. “I’ve tried to wrap my mind around it, but it didn’t make sense. It hasn’t hit me that he broke up with me yet.”

Christian set his chopsticks down and stared at her. “He didn’t deserve you, Love.”

She scoffed softly. “Then why do I feel like shit?”

He closed the distance between them, moving to the couch beside her. With care, he took her hands into his.

“Y/N.”

She met his gaze after a moment of gathering her thoughts. 

“Yes?”

“You have no clue how beautiful you are, inside and out. I-I…fuck…I don’t wanna make a fool out of myself, but I need to confess this to you, Love.”

Worry crossed her face. What could he possibly say? 

“Christian?”

He chuckled softly, glancing at the intricate art in her arms and hands. “You don’t know?”

She blinked at him curiously. “Know what?”

“How much I like you, Love…like a lot. You’re constantly on my mind when we’re not together. I never admitted to it until now cause I didn't want to ruin our friendship.”

“Christian–”

He brushed his hair back, feeling his nerves return. “I know this is a lot to take in. I understand this timing sucks, but I couldn’t go on without telling you my feelings.”

It was a lot to take in. Y/N couldn’t believe her ears. Christian. As in the Christian Yu just revealed, he liked her. Her.

So many things swirled in her mind. How had she not noticed up until this point?! Being so wrapped up in her ex maybe cause her tunnel vision. Of course, she thought Christian was great. Hell, they spent enough time together to come to that conclusion. It never registered that he could find her attractive, though. That was certainly a surprise.

Clearing her throat, she gave him a small smile as the small circles he drew with his thumbs on her hands calmed her.

“You’re right. It is a lot to take in right now. I-It never occurred to me that you felt this way. I-I’m happy you could be honest with me about this.”

His cheeks became flushed under her stare. “I-I know this may be forward, but may I kiss you?”

She pulled her hand away to cover her mouth. “But I just ate.”

His dropped as he scooted closer to her. “I don’t care. I love everything about you, Y/N.”

Removing her glasses, she closed her eyes as his hand caressed her cheek. 

Damn, she was beautiful. His lips found her with ease as a breathy sigh left her lips. His lips were so soft and warm. He guided her gently, pressing her body against his. Her hands found their way to his shoulders as the kiss deepened.

He let out a guttural sound as their tongues touched. She was addicting. He couldn’t get enough of her. Y/N felt her body become aflame as he guided her to lie on the couch. Breaking the kiss, he pulled away to gaze at her. 

“You’re so beautiful, Y/N,” he whispered.

She suddenly felt shy, but it only added to her charm. Her fingers tangled into his dark locks, making him murmur with contentment.

“Gonna kiss you again. Is that okay?”

“Just kiss me,” she whispered back.

There was no hesitation in that one. Rough but passionate, their bodies molded to each other. His hands explored her body, unzipping her jacket and cupping her breasts as she keened into his touch. Grabbing her legs, he wrapped them around his waist. The denim from his jeans added to the sensation between her legs. 

The leggings she wore did little to stop her arousal. Moaning, she tried to keep herself in control, not wanting to aggravate the new tattoo on his chest. His fingers dragged down her stomach as her top hiked up. She shivered under his touch even more.

“I-Ian,” she rasped out.

He groaned, biting his lip. “Fuck, that is hot. Call me that baby, please.”

Christian’s lips found their way to her neck nibbling and teasing her skin. His nips grew stronger as he found a place on her neck to suckle. Y/N threw her head as more sounds of pleasure passed her lips.

It wasn’t until she felt his cock brush against her core through his jeans that she touched his chest.

“C-Christian?”

He paused his kissing to look at her. “Yes, love.”

She bit her lip, feeling nervous. “As much as I’d love to continue this…”

He nodded in understanding, sitting on the couch and helping her up. She adjusted her clothing and smoothed her locs.

“Trust me, I want this, but not in my shop,” she said with a smile.

He laughed with a nod. “I agree.” He leaned in and kissed her. 

“How about we finish dinner and get out of here? We can go somewhere and talk about what this means for us.”

“I like the sound of that,” she answered, pecking him on the lips. Standing, she walked over to the floor-length mirror, ensuring she was presentable.

“What am I gonna do about this?”

He came up behind her wrapping his arms around her waist. He smirked, seeing the darkened spot at the base of her throat. 

“We’ll figure it out or something else.”

“Such as?”

A mischievous smirk appeared on his face. “I could add a few more to match.”

With a snort, Y/N poked his stomach and rolled her eyes. “Don’t flatter yourself. It’s only fair I return the favor.”

“Can’t wait, love.”