Plant Care Tips
Key Strategies for Effective Plant Maintenance
Hoya
lighting
- Sunlight Needs: Hoyas thrive in bright, indirect sunlight for at least 6 hours daily. They do best near east or north-facing windows or slightly away from south or west-facing windows.
- Light Intensity: Optimal growth occurs under light intensities of 1500-2000 foot candles.
- Light Tolerance: These plants can tolerate medium light but may become weak, leggy, and produce fewer leaves in lower light conditions.
- Flowering: With proper light exposure, hoyas are likely to bloom in the summer.
Air
To care for your hoya plant, water it only when the soil has dried out completely, which may include waiting until the leaves show slight signs of shriveling. Ensure thorough watering so that excess water drains out, but remove any standing water from the saucer to prevent root rot. Adjust watering frequency based on light exposure and reduce it significantly during the dormant winter period to prevent overwatering and leaf drop.
Soil
For optimal care of your hoya plant, allow the soil to dry out between waterings, increasing the frequency based on the plant's light exposure. Thoroughly water the soil until it drains out the bottom, but remove any excess water from the saucer to avoid overwatering. During winter or the plant's dormant phase, reduce watering significantly, only watering when the soil is completely dry to prevent both under-watering and over-watering effects.
Temperature
Hoyas thrive in warm temperatures between 65-85℉ and should be protected from drafts during colder months. It's crucial to maintain temperatures below 75℉ to prevent the leaves from yellowing and dropping off, ensuring the plant's healthy growth.
Humidity
Hoyas prefer high humidity, ideally above 60%, to promote faster growth. To increase humidity for these tropical indoor plants, consider using pebble trays with water, grouping plants together, or employing a cool mist humidifier to enhance the moisture in the air around them.

