Hoya FAQs

Do Hoyas need fertiliser?

Yes, hoyas need fertiliser. Even when growing in the wild, hoya would still be fertilised with decaying organic matter in the forest. When growing hoya indoors, we recommend a range of fertilisers and boosters to get the best results from your hoya collection.

When should I repot my hoya?

Not regularly! hoya do like a moderate (but not extreme) level of being root-bound. You should repot your hoya if it is planted in an inappropriate heavy substrate, or looks quite root-bound . If your hoya is drying out more quickly than usual, this can be a sign that your hoya is root-bound.

Some collectors will only repot in the active growth periods of Spring/Summer, at HoyaHoya we repot at any time of the year as we have warm growing conditions in our nursery and use a variety of rooting supports and boosters to reduce transplant risk.

What hoya species are easiest to grow?

Those that like cooler climates as they don’t need any additional heating support during winter. Many beginner collectors have good success with Hoya bella, Hoya carnosa and publicalyx varieties initially but there are a wide range of Hoya species that love cooler growing conditions (with temperatures between 10-22 degrees, typical NZ house temperatures).

Should you prune your hoya?

This is comes down to personal preference. Most hoyas will become bushier if they are pruned. Some hoya species like Hoya cumingiana and Hoya pauciflora flower from the end of their branches, so a bushier plant will increase flowering opportunities.

If you are going prune your hoya, we’d recommend sterilising your scissors first to avoid spreading any nasties.

Take care not to prune off any peduncles. Most hoya species flower from the same peduncle season after season, so you will want to take care of them.

How long does it take for a hoya to flower?

A hoya generally needs to reach maturity before flowering. This will vary from species to species and individual plants. Remember that a seedling (or cutting taken from a seedling that has not matured) will always take longer to flower than a plant grown from a cutting of a mature plant, because it has a longer journey to reach maturity.