Hoya
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Hoya Latifolia
Welcome to our guide to the Hoya Latifolia all you need to know about care and propagation, including light, water, soil, temperature and humidity needs. The key to getting the best out of this plant is to keep it in a soil mix for epiphytes, and a decent humidity, as well as never overwatering it. Hoya Latifolia Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check weekly, let it dry out Fertilizer: High nitrogen fertilizer in the spring and summer. Soil: Hoya Soil. Humidity: 60%. Temperature: 70°F (20°C). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Dinner plate hoya. Common issues: Pests, overwatering. Introduction Hoya…
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Hoya Serpens
Welcome to our guide to the Hoya Serpens all to you need to know about care and propagation. They key to getting the best out of your Hoya Serpens is to give it a bright sunlight and only water it when dry. Hoya Serpens Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check soil weekly, only water if dry all the way down. Fertilizer: Use a balanced feed monthly in spring and summer. Soil: A Hoya Soil Mix. Humidity: 60% Temperature: 15-25°C (59-77°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Overwatering. Introduction The hoya serpens is a small round-leaved vining epiphyte, know for it’s…
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Hoya Krohniana
Welcome to our guide to hoya krohniana care and propagation. The key to hoya krohniana care is to keep it in an orchid bark based soil mix and ensure you don’t overwater them. Hoya Krohniana Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check the soil once a week and water it when dry. Fertilizer: A well diluted balanced feed once a month in spring and summer. Soil: A mix of equal parts soil, perlite and orchid bark. 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 krohniana is known for it’s small leaves…
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Hoya Gracilis (Hoya Memoria)
Welcome to our guide to the Hoya Gracilis, covering care and propagation. The key is to let the soil dry out before watering it and keep it in a chunky orchid-bark based mix, and give it plenty of light to encourage blooming... Hoya Gracilis Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check soil weekly, only water it if the soil is totally dry. Fertilizer: A balanced feed monthly in spring and summer. Soil: A mix of cactus compost, orchid bark and perlite is ideal. Humidity: 60%. Temperature: 15-35°C (59-95°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy. Other names: Hoya Memoria. Common issues: Overwatering.…
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Hoya Lauterbachii
Welcome to our guide to hoya lauterbachii care, we cover all you need to know about care and propagation... Hoya Lauterbachii Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Only water it if the soil is dry all the way down. Check weekly. Fertilizer: Use a balanced fertilizer once a month in spring and summer. Soil: A mix of orchid bark, perlite and compost in equal parts. Humidity: 60%. Temperature: 15-30°C (59-86°F) is ideal. Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy. Other names: Eriostemma lauterbachii Common issues: Overwatering. Introduction The hoya lauterbachii is known for it’s beautiful, pastel-colored, oversized bell-shaped blooms as well as…
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Hoya Imperialis
Welcome to our guide to the Hoya Imperialis care and propagation. The key to caring for this lant is to keep it in very well draining mix, and not to let the soil get too wet. Hoya Imperialis Care Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect light. Watering needs: Check soil once a week and water only if dry all the way down. Fertilizer: A balanced fertilizer once a month in the spring and summer. Soil: A mix of equal parts soil, perlite and orchid bark. Humidity: 60%. Temperature: 15-31°C (59-88°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Overwatering and related root rot. Introduction Originally…
