Hoya Pubicalyx Green

To encourage a Hoya to bloom, you must provide it with bright indirect light to even some morning sun and allow it to become slightly root-bound. You can also feed them an all-balanced or high-phosphorus fertilizer (often sold as a "bloom booster") once a month during the active spring and summer months. Lastly, never cut off the leafless, woody stems where the flowers grow. These structures are called peduncles and Hoyas re-bloom from the exact same peduncles year after year. Removing them permanently stops future flower growth on that vine.

Hoyas are semi-succulent epiphytes (plants that grow on other trees in nature), meaning they store water in their thick, fleshy leaves and require excellent drainage. You should water a Hoya using the "soak and dry" method. Only water when the potting mix has completely dried out from top to bottom before giving it a thorough soaking.

Wrinkly or yellowing leaves are usually caused by either underwatering or overwatering. Because both issues prevent the plant from absorbing water, the visual symptoms on the leaves look incredibly similar. If the leaves are wrinkly but the soil is bone-dry and dusty, the plant is dehydrated. If the leaves are yellowing, translucent, or wrinkly, but the soil is still damp, the roots have likely rotted away due to excess moisture.

No, Hoya plants are completely non-toxic to pets, including cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA. This makes the entire genus an excellent, safe choice for households with pets or even curious children. However, if a curious pet chews on the vines, the thick, milky white sap inside the stems can still cause minor, temporary stomach upset or mild drooling. It is still best practice to hang Hoyas safely out of reach.