Light
Bright, indirect light; gentle sun may support flowering.
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Hoya: flowers, watering and training vines
Hoya carnosa. The fleshy leaves store water, while old flower spurs can bloom again.
Watering
Let much of the potting mix dry before watering again.
Soil
A very airy, free-draining mix.
More useful detail
Care over time
Rhythm through the year
Check it more often during active growth. In cool, lower light, allow a longer drying period.
Growth and repotting
Do not repot too often; Hoya can grow well in a fairly snug container. Replace the mix once it loses structure.
Plant
A simple care routine for Hoya
- 1
Judge the weight of the pot before watering.
- 2
Train vines without bending them sharply.
- 3
Keep healthy flower spurs after blooming.
Observation
Changes worth checking
- Soft, yellowing leaves
- Wrinkled leaves above wet soil
- Cottony clusters in leaf joints
Important
Watering frequency changes with light, temperature, pot size and potting mix. Use any interval as a reminder to check the plant, not as an automatic watering day.
Sources and further reading: NC State Extension: Hoya carnosa
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