How to Grow Hoya (Wax Plant)

Hoya plants should be kept out of the high light of the day, as this may burn the leaves. They need bright light but indirect. Water the plant frequently enough in spring and summer that the soil is kept moist.

How do you care for a Hoya wax plant?
How can I make my Hoya grow faster?
Are Hoya plants easy to grow?
How do I get my wax plant to bloom?
Do Hoyas like small pots?
Do Hoyas like to be misted?
Do Hoyas like coffee grounds?
What is the best fertilizer for Hoya?
Why is my Hoya not growing?
What time of year do Hoyas flower?
Does Hoya need full sun?
Are Hoyas expensive?

How do you care for a Hoya wax plant?

Hoya Plants: Caring for Hoya

Light. Select a place that gets bright, indirect light. ...
Soil and Repotting. Potting soil with good air circulation is very important for Hoya. ...
Water. Water regularly with room-temperature water, spring through summer. ...
Humidity. Hoya are tropical plants that thrive in humid conditions. ...
Temperature. ...
Pruning. ...
Fertilizer.

How can I make my Hoya grow faster?

Hoyas can definitely benefit from artificial light. Outdoors, diffused light is best and too much direct sun can cause the leaves to fade and yellow. Keeping the light high not only allows the Hoya plant to grow better, it also helps keep the soil from staying too damp.

Are Hoya plants easy to grow?

A second reason why hoyas are quite popular as a houseplant is that they are relatively easy to grow from cuttings. Most just need a node or two and a leaf to take root. Some, which have chlorophyll in their stems, may not even need a leaf—but only a node—to take root and eventually grow.

How do I get my wax plant to bloom?

When a wax plant won't flower, the easiest thing to do is change some of its conditions and see if that makes a difference. Move the plant to a brighter window and expose it to more candles of daylight. Water deeply but infrequently. Also, mist your plant often and try to keep humidity to at least 40 percent.

Do Hoyas like small pots?

They actually like being pot bound & you'll get a better bloom if you leave them be for a few years. I hadn't repotted mine for 3 years & did it because the soil was way down in the pot. ... In terms of soil, Hoyas like a nice & rich mix. Most of them are epiphytic & are used to having rich matter fall on them from above.

Do Hoyas like to be misted?

When you water your Hoya keep the soil moist but in spring and summer. ... Too much water can lead to root rot. Some homeowners like to mist the leaves frequently. To increase high humidity, and cleaning the leaves, misting is fine.

Do Hoyas like coffee grounds?

Do Hoyas Like Coffee Grounds? Hoya plants exist in varieties, some of which love acidic environments while others do not. The hoya varieties that love acidic environments will appreciate a few coffee grounds.

What is the best fertilizer for Hoya?

Nutrients for Hoya Plant Feeding

Any food with a 2:1:2 or 3:1:2 is sufficient to keep the plant in good health. For wax plants that are flowering, however, switch to a 5:10:3 with a high phosphorus number to encourage blooming. Use a high phosphate fertilizer for 2 months prior to the plant's normal blooming time.

Why is my Hoya not growing?

If your hoya is not growing, it could be due to several factors. For example, you are overwatering, lack a well-drained potting medium, no bright light, low humidity levels, or little airflow. Hoya plants also need healthy roots and the right temperature to grow.

What time of year do Hoyas flower?

Some varieties may bloom readily the first year, while others won't produce blooms until they reach two or three years of age, and sometimes more. Some types of hoya bloom year-round, while other varieties are seasonal bloomers. Water hoya regularly, but only when the top half of the soil feels dry to the touch.

Does Hoya need full sun?

Hoyas need bright, natural light to do their best. ... Just keep it away from hot, sunny windows & direct afternoon sun. In the darker winter months, you might have to move yours to a location with more light. By the way, Hoyas need as much bright light as possible to bloom indoors.

Are Hoyas expensive?

Another plant with unique variegation, a Hoya carnosa compacta 'Hindu Rope' became the most expensive houseplant ever sold on Trade Me in June 2020. The site's member sold it for $6500. This established plant had a cream/yellow variegation on the inside of the leaf.