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Identifying Inherited Houseplants: Hoya, Zygocactus, Rex Begonia

A user inherited houseplants from a deceased brother, poorly cared for. They sent photos for identification to repot correctly.

Follow-up 1: First plant appears to be devil's ivy; second looks like African violet but drops leaf clusters on fine red threads.

Answer 1: The second plant is a Rex Begonia (many types/colors), should bloom and produce pups yearly.

Follow-up 2: Photo of the first plant.

Answer 2: Tall vine is Hoya (wax vine) – keep dry in winter, lots of light, blooms early summer. Small white pot is Zygocactus (Christmas cactus) – keep dry in winter, needs good light.

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