Post by @shoptansy

There’s lots of Hoya myths going around so let’s clear some things up! 🌱Ultimate Hoya Care Guide: 🌞Light Hoyas require very high light levels to thrive and bloom! Place your Hoya directly in front of an East-facing window for several hours of direct morning sun, or in a South or West facing window. Outdoor all day shade in warmer climates is also great! If growing under lights, position intense full-spectrum LED grow lights very close to the canopy for 12 to 16 hours daily. 💦 Water Bottom Water only when the soil has dried fully and the pot feels as light as cardboard (generally about 1-2x a month). The thick leaves and stems store water, making Hoyas extremely drought-tolerant and highly susceptible to root rot! Always bottom water Hoyas. Reduce watering significantly during late fall and winter when growth slows down! ☁️ Humidity While most common Hoyas can tolerate ambient household humidity, they’ll explode with growth when kept in 70%+ humidity. Thin leafed Hoyas are especially prone to leaf drop in low moisture. Maintain continuous air circulation with a small fan to prevent stagnant air from causing fungal spots or rot. 🌡️ Temperature Hoyas thrive in warm temps (60F+) Always keep them away from vents or drafty areas. 🪴 Repotting Hoyas are predominantly epiphytic and require a chunky, soil mix for maximum aeration around the roots. Use a mix of roughly equal parts coarse fir bark chunks, chunky perlite/ pumice, and soil. Repot only when the substrate breaks down, gets hydrophobic, or once the roots begin to grow out of the pot, usually every two to three years. When repotting, only upsize by 1” or just refresh the substrate and return the plant to the same pot. 🍴Fertilizer Feed using a balanced orchid fertilizer diluted half strength once a month during growing season. Orchid formulas are great because Hoyas intake nutrients similarly to epiphytic orchids! Rinse the pot thoroughly with water once a month to wash away mineral buildup. #hoya #gardeningforbeginners #plantsoftiktok #gardening #houseplants