Light:
Hoyas prefer bright indirect light. If you use grow lights, be sure to not leave them on all day. Plants need a period of darkness so 12hrs on and 12hrs off is ideal. Grow medium: Hoyas like to be in a light and airy mixture. You can successfully grow Hoyas in soil, pon, LECA (lightweight expanded clay aggregate), stratum, etcetera. I would use whatever medium you feel comfortable with. Watering: Water with room temperature water as needed. Let the top layer of soil dry between watering. If the leaves are wrinkling between waterings, you aren't watering enough. If you're overwatering and inducing root rot you might notice stunted growth, yellowing leaves, and brown roots instead of white firm ones. Frequency of watering is going to depend on the grow medium used and the environment you have it in. Want to know what type of water you should give your plants? Click here to read an article from Wild Interiors. Humidity: Humidity is preferable for Hoyas due to their tropical nature. To maintain humidity without a humidifier you can use a tray with pebbles and water. Keep plants away from cold windows and away from vents. Leave your Hoya in a room above 60°F. Different Hoyas have different humidity needs. As a general recommendation, I suggest trying to keep your humidity levels between 60-70% for optimal growth. Fertilizing: Fertilizing routine will depend on personal preferences. I dilute fertilizer and use it on a regular basis regardless of the time of year. You can also use slow-release fertilizer like Osmocote that you mix into your grow medium. Click here to read about fertilizers I am currently using. Trellising: Hoyas are epiphytes and typically grow on other plants. Using a trellis is great for training vines. If you have long vines growing but no leaves it is because the plant is trying to secure itself to something before it puts out leaves. Using a trellis will help the plant grow faster. Hoya's with smaller leaves can get away without needing a trellis. Click here to read my post about trellises. Want more in depth Hoya care information? Click here for Homestead Brooklyn's ultimate Hoya care guide.
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theplantdom
2/22/2022 05:05:28 pm
Hey Michelle,
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