Hoya
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Hoya Callistophylla Care
The key to hoya callistophylla care is to never let it sit in water logged soil… Hoya Callistophylla Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check weekly, water if soil is dry. Fertilizer: A balanced fertilizer once a month in the spring and summer. Soil: A mix of soil, perlite and orchid bark. Humidity: 60%. Temperature: 15-28°C (59-82°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy. Common issues: Overwatering due to wet soil. Introduction Originally hailing from Borneo and growing epiphytically, the hoya callistophylla is an impressive hoya with big leaves for a small plant that have dark green veining giving it an almost…
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Hoya Rotundiflora
A very unique Hoya, the Rotundiflora is a forgiving, easy to care for, eye-catching specimen, we cover all you need to know about care and propagation.. Hoya Rotundiflora Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check weekly, water if soil is dry all the way down. Fertilizer: A well diluted, balanced fertilizer, monthly in spring and summer. Soil: A hoya mix with plenty of perlite and orchid bark. Humidity: 50%. Temperature: 21-27°C (70-80°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Root rot from overwatering. Introduction A tolerant, epiphytic vining plant, the Hoya Rotundiflora has unique rounded rectangular leaves. These leaves grow in a…
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Hoya Elliptica
Welcome to our guide to Hoya Elliptica care, all you need to know to care and propagate this plant, including soil, water, light and humidity. The key is to let the soil dry out before watering it again. Hoya Elliptica Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check weekly, make sure soil is 100% dry before watering again. Fertilizer: Use a balanced feed every month in spring and summer, a high phosphorous one when flowering. Soil: A mix of soil, perlite and orchid bark (Hoya Soil). Humidity: 60%. Temperature: 15-28°C (59-82°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Root rot from overwatering. Introduction The…
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Hoya Mindorensis
We cover all aspects of hoya mindorensis care and propagation. It is an easy-to-care-for and easy-to-bloom hoya. We cover all you need to know... Hoya Mindorensis Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Only water when it is almost dried out. Fertilizer: Use a balanced fertilizer once a month in spring and summer. Soil: Equal parts cactus soil and orchid mix. Humidity: 60%. Temperature: 15-28°C (59-82°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Overwatering and root rot. Introduction The hoya mindorensis is known for blooming relatively easily and often for a hoya. The flowers are absolutely stunning. See also: Hoya Heuschkeliana, Hoya Linearis, Hoya…
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Hoya Krimson Princess
We run down all you need to know to care for your hoya krimson princess. The key to caring for this plant is to give it bright indirect sunlight, let it dry out between waterings and give it an orchid bark based mix. Hoya Krimson Princess Summary Light needs: Bright but indirect sunlight is ideal. Watering needs: Check soil once a week and only water it if totally dry. Fertilizer: A balanced fertilizer once a month in spring and summer. Soil: A mix of soil, perlite and orchid bark. Humidity: 60%. Temperature: 15-28°C (59-82°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy. Common issues: Overwatering is…
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Hoya Heuschkeliana
Welcome to our guide to the hoya heuschkeliana and the hoya heuschkeliana variegated. The key to good care is to remember it’s epiphyte, we’ll go into further detail on care and propagation below… Hoya Heuschkeliana Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check soil once a week and only water if dry. Fertilizer: Balanced fertilizer once a month in the growing months Soil: Equal parts soil, perlite and orchid bark. Very well draining. Humidity: 60% Temperature: 15-28°C (59-82°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Root rot from overwatering. Introduction Welcome to our guide to hoya heuschkeliana care. These are small-leaved trailing epiphytic…
