My flooring place is trying to locate a sample of it for us to see in person. The pictures I have seen of it on the internet look kind of yellowish and uniform in color, which concerns me. I really like brazilian oak because I like the variation of colors you get with it. Will the Johnson B.O. darken over time? We had also looked at the BR-111 triangulo B.O. and loved the look of it, but would really prefer a handscraped/distressed finish with kids and a dog. Also, when doing searches on the internet of Johnson Brazilian Oak, I came across a complaint (the same one several times) about scratches in the surface. I know all wood scratches, but would the Johnson be any worse with scratches than any of the other brands? Any help anyone could provide would be greatly apreciated!

Probably heat from less than adequate ventilation.

I have seen it in a showroom. I liked it, but I heard the dark corian colors show a lot of scratches so that scared me away from them. I think it would look good with cream cabinets. I would say that it has a soapstone or honed granite appearance, but real soapstone owners may be appalled by that statement. :-) Here is a link to a matching switchplate cover. Do a google image search for "corian earth photo" and you should get quite a few photos. Here is a link that might be useful: Corian earth switchplate cover

Dunno, that is odd on the different shape, but hoyas are such a diverse bunch. I bet Denise or GG would know about that. I have a H. carnosa "Compacta" that has REALLY different leaves, not quite curled enough to qualify as a regular Compacta and not at all Krinkle 8 or anything else. I see different colored blooms on all the different carnosas, too. Very interesting. . . . I really like your carnosa KQ with the solid green leaves and the white spray. Even if it's not some rare new variety, it is really unusual and special. When I have a plant like that, I name it and keep it. ;-)