Hoya

  • Hoya Burtoniae
    Hoya,  Plant Care

    Hoya Burtoniae

    Long, thick, pointed, dark green leaves with slightly darkened tips make the Hoya Burtoniae a striking hanging plant, we cover all you need to know about care and propagation… Hoya Burtoniae Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check the soil once a week and water it only if dry all the way down. Fertilizer: Feed once a month in the spring and summer with a diluted balanced feed. Soil: Well-draining and airy. Humidity: 50-70%. Temperature: 15-35°C (59-95°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Overwatering and root rot. Introduction The Hoya Burtoniae is native to the Philippines and is a vining epiphyte.…

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  • Hoya Chelsea
    Hoya,  Plant Care

    Hoya Chelsea

    We cover all you need to know about hoya chelsea care. The key is to keep it in an orchid bark based mix and do not overwater it… Hoya Chelsea Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check soil weekly and water only if it is mostly dry Fertilizer: Use a well diluted balanced feed monthly in the warmer summer months.  Soil: A mix of orchid bark, cactus compost and perlite. Humidity: 60%. Temperature: 15-25°C (59-77°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Hoya Carnosa ‘Chelsea’ Common issues: Root rot from overwatering. Introduction The hoya chelsea is known for it’s big heart shaped…

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  • Hoya Sunrise
    Hoya,  Plant Care

    Hoya Sunrise

    We cover all you need to know about hoya sunrise care… 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 or Etsy. 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,…

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  • Hoya Nummularioides
    Hoya,  Plant Care

    Hoya Nummularioides Care

    We cover all you need to know about Hoya Nummularioides care and propagation… Hoya Nummularioides Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Only water it if the soil is dry all the way down. Fertilizer: Balanced feed every month in spring and summer, a high phosphorous one when flowering. Soil: A mix of cactus soil, perlite and orchid bark. Humidity: 50% or more. Temperature: 18-26°C (64-79°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Overwatering and root rot. Introduction Hoya Nummularioides is a vining epiphyte that grows elegantly. This plant is a good choice for indoor gardening, especially for beginners, it is a great…

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  • Hoya Obscura
    Hoya,  Plant Care,  Propagation,  Rare Houseplants

    Hoya Obscura

    Welcome to our guide to the Hoya Obscura all you need to know about care and propagation, including light, water, soil, temperature and humidity needs. The key to good hoya obscura care is to make sure its in a chunky and well draining soil mix and that it gets plenty of light. Hoya Obscura Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check soil is dry with your fingers before watering. Fertilizer: Feed in spring and summer with balanced fertilizer at half its recommended strength, twice a month. Soil: A well-draining, porous mix. Humidity: 60%. Temperature: 20-30°C (68-86°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other…

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  • Hoya Curtisii
    Hoya,  Plant Care

    Hoya Curtisii

    Welcome to our care guide to the Hoya Curtisii, the key to caring for it is to grow it in a mix of orchid bark, perlite and normal potting compost, and to let the soil dry out before watering it again. Hoya Curtisii Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check weekly, only water if soil is 100% dry. Fertilizer: A balanced feed once a month in spring and summer. Soil: A mix of equal parts soil, perlite and orchid bark.  Humidity: 50-60%. Temperature: 15-28°C (59-82°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Overwatering, root rot. Introduction The hoya curtisii is an easy…

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