How to Care for Hoya

Hoyas are versatile trailing plants which are placed in hanging baskets, or grown in pots that allow their foliage to trail over the side. They frequently produce clusters of small white or pink flowers which complement their waxy green or variegated foliage. Hoyas are adaptable to most environments, but they grow slowly.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Provide the hoya with some direct sunlight. These plants do tolerate the moderate light from a west window, but for the best growth and most frequent production of flowers, place them in front of unshaded south or east windows.

2. Place hoyas in a range of different temperatures. Hoyas will tolerate cool and hot temperatures, so they make good plants to grow in areas other plants will not.

3. Water hoyas when the top several inches of soil have dried. Use your finger to gauge the moisture. It is best to water hoyas less in the winter, allowing their soil to dry in between waterings.

4. Leave long, leafless stems on the plants. Hoyas send out long shoots of stems without any leaves on them. Although it may be tempting to cut these off, leaves and blooms eventually fill the stems. Trimming them slows the growth of the plant.

5. Consider staking hoya plants you grow in pots. Place a piece of wood or bark in the middle of the pot and wrap the stems around it. Keep the wood or bark moist for additional humidity.

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[chrise12]

on 6/22/2008 I need help . I have had a Hoya plant for quite some time now. My plant is large,with dark green leaves.The thing is I can't get it to flower, it has never had any. Last year I re-potted it thinking that would produce flowers, but no luck.I could use some help please,thanks.