We cover all you need to know about caring for and propagating the hoya polyneura, a.k.a. the fish tail hoya. They key is to give them a chunky well draining soil and let it dry out before watering again, while keeping them humid and well lit… Hoya Polyneura Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Let the soil dry out almost completely before watering again. Check weekly. Fertilizer: Use a balanced fertilizer monthly in spring and summer. Soil: Use a specific hoya mix. Humidity: 60%. Temperature: 10-25°C (50-77°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy. Other names: Fishtail Hoya. Common issues: Overwatering, yellow leaves.…

We show you how to get the best out of your hoya fungii. Hoya Fungii 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% or more. Temperature: 15-28°C (59-82°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy. Common issues: Root rot from overwatering. Introduction We cover all you need to know about the hoya fungii, known for it’s large (for a hoya) veined green leaves. See also: Hoya Rotundiflora, Hoya Burtoniae,…

Welcome to our guide to hoya imbricata care and propagation. The key to hoya imbricata care is to give it something to climb up and remember it is an epiphyte – it must not sit in waterlogged soil. Hoya Imbricata Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Mist them when the potting mix is almost dry. Fertilizer: A diluted, high-nitrogen feed monthly in summer. Soil: Leca. Humidity: 60%. Temperature: 21-33°C (70-91°F) Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy. Common issues: Overwatering is a real common issues as they are epiphytes. Introduction The hoya imbricata is a climbing creeper, which grows a little bit…

Welcome to our guide to Hoya Finlaysonii care and propagation… Hoya Finlaysonii Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check the soil weekly, only water it when 100% dry.  Fertilizer: A well diluted balanced feed once a month in spring and summer. Soil:  A cactus compost mixed with the same amount of orchid mix. Humidity: 60%. Temperature: 15-28°C (59-82°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Root rot. Introduction Originating from Malaysia, the hoya finlaysonii is known for its dark veined leaves and sweet smelling blooms. A really nice hoya with long leaves and subtle dark veining, and cream/raspberry colored flowers. See also:…

Welcome to our guide to Hoya Australis care and propagation… Hoya Australis Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check it weekly and water it only if the soil is dry. Fertilizer: Use a balanced fertilizer once a month in spring and summer. Soil: 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: Root rot from overwatering. Introduction The hoya australis is originally from Australia (hence its name), it is also called ‘New South Wales wax flower’, and is now a worldwide houseplant with many sub-varieties that are becoming increasingly popular. See also:…