Hoya australis 3.5” pot

CARE:

• Thrives with consistent bright, indirect light. A bit of direct morning or late afternoon sun will result in red/orangey hue and also encourage blooming, but avoid prolonged exposure to intense, direct midday sun, which can fade or scorch the leaves and potentially dry out emerging flowers.

• Watering needs can vary depending on the potting media. If a Hoya is in potting soil, you typically want to wait for the soil to be about 70-90 percent dry before watering. If the Hoya is in a chunkier mix (intended for epiphytes), then you will typically have to water more frequently since water is bound to work its way through the potting media quicker. In the case of chunkier media, water when the first 1/4-1/3 of the substrate feels dry. It is essential for Hoya health to refrain from keeping any potting media constantly wet, as they are sensitive to overwatering, and this can quickly lead to root rot.

• Does well with moderate to high humidity, which can help its flowers bloom and produce quicker growth, but this plant can be adaptable to household humidity; however, you may be less likely to observe blooms.

• Due to its epiphytic nature, Hoya can tolerate being a bit rootbound, so it can typically go for several years before needing its pot to be upsized.