Hoya Care

Hoyas are beloved for their charming, sweet-scented blooms and trailing or climbing vines.

Their waxy leaves store water, making them forgiving if you occasionally forget to water.

With the right light and a little patience, they can reward you with stunning blooms year after year.

Prefers bright, indirect light. Can tolerate some direct morning or late afternoon sun. Too little light can delay or prevent flowering.

Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry. Less frequent watering needed in winter. Avoid overwatering, as it can cause root rot.

Enjoys moderate to high humidity. Occasional misting can help, especially in dry climates.

Ideal range: 60–85°F (16–29°C). Keep away from cold drafts and sudden temperature drops.

Use a well-draining mix with orchid bark, perlite, and peat or coco coir. Avoid heavy soils that retain too much moisture.

Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced, diluted fertilizer. A bloom booster fertilizer can encourage flowering.

Repot every 2–3 years, or when roots fill the pot. Hoyas like being slightly root-bound and may bloom more readily.

Prune to control shape or remove damaged leaves. Do not remove spent flower spurs—new blooms form there.

Non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Yellow leaves = overwatering or poor drainage. No flowers = insufficient light or too much repotting. Wrinkled leaves = underwatering.

Watch out for aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites.

Some Hoya flowers produce sweet, sticky nectar that can drip from the blooms.

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