
Hoya Sunrise
We cover all you need to know about the Hoya Sunrise…
Hoya Sunrise Care Summary
Light needs: | Medium to bright indirect sunlight. |
Watering needs: | Only water if dry all the way down, check weekly. |
Fertilizer: | Use a well diluted balanced feed in the summer. |
Soil: | A really well draining epiphytic mix. |
Humidity: | 60%. |
Temperature: | 15-25°C (59-77°F). |
Where to buy: | Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. |
Other names: | Hoya lacunosa x hoya obscura. |
Common issues: | Overwatering and pests. |
Introduction
The Hoya Sunrise is a hybrid of the hoya obscura and hoya lacunosa. We cover all you need to know about this beautiful hoya…
See also: Hoya Soil, Hoya Lacunosa, Hoya Curtisii, Hoya Compacta Care.
Light Needs
Medium to bright indirect sunlight is ideal. You want it to be towards the higher end when blooming, or to encourage blooming.
How Often to Water
Check the soil once a week and only water them if it is totally dry all the way down. Hoya must not be too wet as they can get root rot very easily.
Fertiliser
Use a well diluted balanced feed in the summer to encourage growth.
Soil
Hoya sunrise needs a really well draining epiphytic mix, something like orchid bark, perlite and cactus soil in equal parts.
For more on hoya soil (what to buy and how to make your own) see our guide here: Hoya Soil.
When To Repot
Check the roots in spring time and pot them up a size if needed. They can be slow growing so it may well not need it, but give them space to grow if they are getting crowded.
Humidity
Aim for a humidity of 60% to get the best out of them, but they will be tolerant of much lower levels.
Temperature
15-25°C (59-77°F) is ideal.
How To Propagate A Hoya Sunrise
Take stem cuttings (with 3 or 4 nodes) and water propagate them to get them started, with one or two nodes under the water. Take leaves off the underwater nodes, but keep them on the nodes above the water. Once the cutting starts to root over the next few weeks you can pot it up into a hoya mix.
Hoya Sunrise Flower Smell
The hoya sunrise smells sweat, almost honey-like.
How Fast Does Hoya Sunrise Grow?
Hoya are relatively slow growing plants. They can grow steadily and you should see new growth, but they do not grow fast like monsteras or pothos.
Hoya Sunrise Vs Rebecca Are They The Same?
They are similar shapes and size, as they are both hybrids of the hoya lacunosa and hoya obscura. The rebecca is a hybrid of the lacunosa langkawi island (and obscura), but the sunrise is a hybrid of the f the lacunosa pallidiflora (and obscura).
Hoya Sunrise Vs Obscura
The hoya sunrise is a hybrid of the obscura and the lacunosa so they have many similarities, but the sunrise has a deep red, maroon color to it.
Other names
Hoya lacunosa x hoya obscura.
Where To Buy
Try our list of Rare Plant Shops.
FAQs and Common Problems
Overwatering is a big issue – do not water them if the soil is still wet from the time before. Also look out for pests like aphids and mealybugs.
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