Hoya, The Wax Plant
☘ Origin: Asia and Australia
☘ Family: Apocynaceae
☘ Botanical Name: Hoya
☘ Common Name: Wax Plant
Symbolism: Hoya aids us in connecting to our higher knowledge, opening in receptivity to fate and its fulfillment. Bright and intensely clearing, Hoya creates a feeling of stillness through which you can hear the quieter calls of living - inward exploration, spiritual enlightenment, and alignment with the divine.
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🔆 Light
Enjoys bright, indirect light, however a little direct sunlight will be a good thing. It can tolerate lower light but will likely produce flowers if placed in brighter light. The more light it receives, the more vibrant the foliage and the more flowers it will produce.
Give your plant a turn every few days to expose all sides to light for even growth from all sides.
💧 Water
Water your Hoya when the pot becomes 100% dry. Water thoroughly until water flows through the drainage hole. Discard any excess water in the saucer.
To give your plant the absolute best, room-temperature rainwater and bottled spring water are your best options. Any water containing sugar or salt will hurt your plant!
☁️ Humidity
Average household humidity but will appreciate added humidity, so try to mist it often with clean filtered water.
🌡️ Temperature
The ideal room temperature is between (15-29°C). If the temperature falls below (13°C), it will stop growing.
🧴️ Food
For best results, use a general-purpose liquid houseplant fertilizer at half strength once every month during the spring and summer. There is no need to feed your plant in the winter when growth naturally slows. Before applying any form of fertilizer make sure the soil is damp.
🐾 Toxicity
Non-toxic to humans and pets.
When Hoya plants mature, they will produce clusters of star-shaped flowers. Do not remove the spent flower stems after your Hoya blooms–it can produce flowers on those stems again the next time it blooms. Also, do not move the Hoya after it begins to develop new flower buds. Moving the Hoya could disturb it and cause it to drop the buds before they open.
● Do Not Overwater! This will cause leaf drop and root rot that eventually could kill the plant. The worst thing you can do regarding watering is "give it too much".
● Make sure your plant is not placed near Heat or AC source. It is best to keep consistent room temperature throughout the seasons and not turn off Heat or AC when away or traveling. The best temperature ratio for almost any plant is (15°C-24°C).
Above all, make sure you’re ready for plant parenthood.
💡 These essential care instructions are just guidelines; watering frequency, care routine will vary depending on location, light, temperature, humidity and air circulation in a space -- and most of all on your care.
💡 Your plant relies on you to give it healthy living conditions and deserves plenty of TLC. In fact, the mere act of paying attention to it on daily basis -- or "listening | talking" to it, if you will -- is one of the most important things you can do as a plant parent.
💡 If you see any signs of distress, you may need to act immediately to save your plant.
💡 On top of useful plant care advice, is expanding your knowledge and self-study in regard to your specific plants types. Further reading is a great resource for learning all about your plants, and the proper care that each of them needs along with any signs of distress or diseases. You can learn which are the best spots for your plants in your home, how to grow different plants, how to water your plants correctly, how to treat immediately and more.
💡 At the end of the day, you’re the plant’s guardian and your plant cannot survive without your love and care.
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