How to grow Hoya? The latest cultivation methods and precautions
Hoya is very suitable for growing as a houseplant, and it is extremely beautiful when it blooms, deeply loved by flower enthusiasts. Many beginners often fall into pitfalls when growing it. So how should Hoya be grown? Let's take a look together.
1. Cultivation methods
1. Environmental requirements
Hoya is not cold-tolerant. Its optimum growing temperature is between 15-25 degrees. In winter, the indoor temperature should be kept above 10 degrees, otherwise it will freeze to death. The soil for cultivating Hoya is best based on humus soil, and it requires good drainage.
2. Light requirements
If Hoya is grown as a houseplant, it is recommended to place it on a south-facing windowsill in spring and autumn. This not only maintains sufficient light, keeping the Hoya's leaves green and glossy, but also helps it bloom. However, in summer it needs to be moved to a shady environment to prevent strong sunlight from causing the leaves to turn yellow. In addition, keeping Hoya in a low-light environment for a long time will make the leaves dull and produce few, non-vibrant flowers.
3. Watering and fertilizing
During the growing season, the watering principle for Hoya is to water when the soil is dry and stop when it is wet. Too much watering can easily cause root rot, but in the hot summer it must be watered sufficiently. In addition, the leaves should be sprayed with water frequently to increase air humidity. When fertilizing, organic fertilizer and compound fertilizer should be the main choices. During the peak growing season, Hoya can be given 1-2 applications per month of diluted cake fertilizer water, and fertilizing should stop at other times.
4. Pruning
Young Hoya plants should be pinched back early to encourage new branches to sprout. At the same time, a support should be set up in time to let the Hoya grow upward. After the flowers fade, let them fall off on their own; the flower stems must not be cut off.
2. Precautions
Hoya is not cold-tolerant and is highly susceptible to cold damage at low temperatures. After being frozen, it can easily cause leaf drop, and in severe cases can cause the plant to die, so protective measures need to be taken in winter. Hoya leaves contain a lot of water, so watering should not be excessive. If watered too much, it will cause waterlogging in the pot soil and may very likely cause root rot. During the bud and flowering stages, it is recommended not to move the pot casually, otherwise it can easily cause bud drop and flower drop. In addition, after the flowers fade, do not cut off the flower stems; the Hoya flowers should be allowed to wither and fall naturally.
The above is an introduction to Hoya cultivation methods and precautions. We hope it helps you. If you want to learn more related knowledge, please stay tuned to us.