Hoya Australis 2.75”pot

The Hoya australis is a beautiful and resilient vining epiphyte. Its leaves are oval-shaped, deep green, and glossy, growing in opposite pairs along the vine. The Australis is fast-growing, compared to most other Hoya varieties, and a low-maintenance houseplant that thrives with minimal care, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced plant lovers.

CARE:

• Thrives with consistent bright, indirect light. A bit of morning or evening sun will help deepen the leaf colour as well as 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 the 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 at a quicker rate. In the case of chunkier media, water when the first 1/4-1/3 of the substrate feels dry. It is essential to hoya health to refrain from keeping any potting media constantly wet, as hoyas 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, but this plant can be adaptable to household humidity.
• Due to its epiphytic nature, Hoya appreciates being a bit rootbound so it can typically go for several years before needing its pot to be upsized.