![]() In nature, hoyas grow on trees near openings in the forest or on edges or by the river or by the sea. Morning sun is fine and recommended if you can get it. You need good strong filtered light under shade or cover. Old mixes need to be replaced as they break down and become too fine and subsequently hold too much water in winter.įlowering is enhanced if the plant is root-bound. ![]() Potting Mix needs to be well drained with a little coarse material. You can keep them in a 70mm diameter pot for several years then go up to a 100mm diameter pot. Hoyas more than most plants like being root-bound. The biggest mistake that can be made is to overpot the plant. However, don’t leave them dried out for a long period or the plant will dessicate. Hoya Plants are epiphytes, so don’t drown them with water, especially when it’s cold.Let them dry out a little between waterings. You wont get many seed pods at home though as we tend to kill off the ants which have a cosy relationship with mealybug…(which can be sprayed with detergent water.) You can propagate hoyas by cuttings. Multiplication In nature seeds are produced in pods after ants cross pollinate the flowers. They all have a central crown and are five starred. Many are epiphytes.There are many variables in flowers and foliage. Hoyas are mostly hanging and/or climbing vines.Some are more rigid and erect. Many could be grown for their foliage alone…even without the wonderful flowers. Hoyas are collectibles due to the amazing array of flower shapes, colour and sizes. Hoya Plants are ideally suited to take morning sun and some full sun in your garden. Hoya Plants are one of our Nursery specialties. It is mostly an evergreen perennial vine. Many in Papua New Guinea are yet to be discovered!! Hoya Plants are mostly tropical and subtropical.There are at least seven Australian natives in Queensland. There are some 200 known species of Hoya….from the Family Asclepidiacea. Great for your landscaping ideas for the outside garden as well as the indoor garden. ![]() Hoya Plants are collected for their variable eye-catching wax flowers and lovely foliage. Hoya Plants – You can buy plants online by simply clicking “Add” under the photos below and then proceed to the checkout when ready.
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