Hoya
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Hoya Mathilde
Welcome to our hoya mathilde care guide. The hoya mathilde needs to be treated with caution and not overwatered, as it is epiphytic. We cover all you need to know about plant care and propagation… Hoya Mathilde Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check it once a week and water when dry. Fertilizer: A well diluted balanced feed once a month in spring and summer. Soil: A cactus mix mixed with the same amount of orchid mix. Humidity: 50%. Temperature: 15-28°C (59-82°F). Where to buy: Try one of these Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Root rot from overwatering. Introduction The hoya mathilde is a vining hoya that is a mixture…
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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
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
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 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…