Hoya - environment, care works, propagation

Hoya is a genus of tropical plants, comprising about 200-300 species native to Asia, Indonesia, and Australia. They are perennial, evergreen, climbing, or sometimes bushy-looking plants. It is often grown as a decorative plant, in pots, which can reach a height of 2 meters. The leaves are simple, whole, fleshy, and can have different shapes, depending on the species. They can also have a smooth surface or be covered with fuzz. Some species have leaves with spots or silver ribs. The flowers appear between June and October and are clustered in inflorescences called umbels. The petals are star-shaped, their color varies from milky white to pink, blood-red, yellow, etc. Like the leaves, the flowers vary from one species to another and can have different textures (glossy, matte, with fuzz).

Species and varieties. Hoya carnosa is the most common species, it has large, oval, fleshy leaves with a glossy surface. The flowers are ivory, with pink stamens, strongly fragrant.
Hoya bella has thin stems, to which the inflorescences that are made up of dozens of white flowers with red stamens, are attached.
Hoya multiflora has oval leaves and yellow-green flowers with red stamens.
Hoya kerrii is distinguished through its heart-shaped leaves.

Light. Hoya prefers bright rooms because it needs light to bloom, but they should not be placed in direct sunlight.

Temperature. It should not be higher than 27° C during the hot months. In winter, the Hoya can be placed in a cooler room, with temperatures between 12 and 16° C. During the summer months, it is recommended to spray the leaves with non-calcareous water, twice a week. It is not advisable to spray the flowers with water.

Substrate. Hoya needs a light substrate that drains water well to prevent root suffocation. It can be made of soil for Ericaceae and gravel. To improve drainage, it is recommended to choose a substrate with added sand or perlite.

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Care. Watering should be done when the substrate is dry on the surface. It is recommended to water the plant in the morning so that the water can be absorbed during the day. Use softened water, previously left for 2-3 days in an open vessel, at room temperature, because Hoya is sensitive to the chlorine and fluoride salts in the water. In winter, when the plant goes into dormancy, the amount of water and the frequency of watering should decrease.

Fertilization. From April to September, during the period of active growth and flowering, it is recommended to administer a special fertilizer for flowering plants. It is recommended that the fertilizer should not be administered on the dry substrate, because there is a risk of burning the roots, so apply it after watering the plant.