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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…
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Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig
Welcome to our guide to variegated fiddle leaf fig care. Getting the best out of a variegated fiddle leaf fig is all about keeping it’s environment stable… Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: 70%. Fertilizer: A high nitrogen feed once a month in spring and summer. Soil: A rich compost with 20% perlite. Humidity: 40-60%. Temperature: 18-26ºC (64-79ºF). Where to buy: Try one of these Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Moving the plant around, draughts. Introduction The variegated fiddle leaf fig is a rarer version of this much loved classic with a creamy border to it’s beautiful leaves. They have a lot of needs that…
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Fiddle Leaf Fig Care
In general Fiddle Leaf Figs need a little bit of care – they don’t like to me moved too much or be overwatered, but other than that they do well in most households with the right care. We run down all you need to know and a few fiddle leaf fig care tips… Fiddle Leaf Fig Care Summary Light needs: FLFs like a lot of indirect sunlight but will tolerate a lot of different light conditions from mid-low to high. Watering needs: Let it dry out fully between watering. Fertilizer: High nitrogen content feed in summer months. Soil: Really well draining, add cactus soil to your normal compost Humidity: 40-60%.…
