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The ultimate plant care guide for a Hoya Carnosa

Hoya Carnosa

The Hoya Carnosa is a beginner-friendly and pet-friendly houseplant that grows flowers when you take great care of it! It makes any of your living spaces feel like a jungle and grows colorful flowers as an added bonus.

To give you the best chance to take care of this plant, we've broken down the caring process into a few different steps. These steps are designed to provide you with the most in-depth information to teach you everything you need to know about caring for your plant.

  1. How to take care of a Hoya
  2. Does the sunlight direction matter for your houseplant?

In this ultimate guide to taking care of the plant, we're going to look at how you can properly water your Hoya, give it the right amount of sunlight, and help it thrive in your house.

Summary of Hoya Carnosa care

Find out what the Hoya Carnosa prefers when it comes to its plant care. These are the most important parts of taking care of the Hoya Carnosa!

Watering your Hoya Carnosa

The Hoya Carnosa likes to be watered occasionally, but also needs to soil to dry out slightly. Water when the top of the soil has dried out.

Sunlight for your Hoya Carnosa

The Hoya Carnosa does best in a spot where it gets bright, indirect sunlight. This spot is always bright but never gets direct sunlight.

Fertilizing your Hoya Carnosa

The Hoya Carnosa needs quite a bit of energy to grow, so you should fertilize it once per month in the spring and summer.

Soil for your Hoya Carnosa

The Hoya Carnosa prefers a dry growing environment, so you should use well-draining soil to keep your Hoya Carnosa happy!

Temperature for the Hoya Carnosa

The Hoya Carnosa prefers a spot that consistently stays between 15 - 29°C (59 - 84°F).

Propagating the Hoya Carnosa

To propagate the Hoya Carnosa, you can take cuttings from the parent plant. Often, you cut part of the stem of the Hoya Carnosa and plant that in moist soil.

Repotting the Hoya Carnosa

You should repot your Hoya Carnosa once every 2 year(s). This helps your Hoya Carnosa to stay healthy for many years.

Difficulty of Hoya Carnosa plant care

The Hoya Carnosa is easy to take care of and great for beginners.

1. How to take care of a Hoya

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How to take care of a Hoya

The Hoya is a beautiful plant that grows vines and flowers, but needs the attention of a succulent. It's very beginner-friendly, pet-friendly, and does well in most place in your house. Let's find out how to take care of your Hoya in this plant care guide!

Read "How to take care of a Hoya"

2. Does the sunlight direction matter for your houseplant?

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Does the sunlight direction matter for your houseplant?

Sunlight is something all plants need in some way or another. Some plants love a southern-facing window. But what does that mean? In this plant care guides, we're going to look at whether it matters if you're placing your plants in a southern-facing window rather than the other directions.

Read "Does the sunlight direction matter for your houseplant?"

Frequently asked questions

How should you water the Hoya Carnosa?
The Hoya Carnosa likes to be watered occasionally, but also needs to soil to dry out slightly. Water when the top of the soil has dried out.
How much sunlight does the Hoya Carnosa need?
The Hoya Carnosa does best in a spot where it gets bright, indirect sunlight. This spot is always bright but never gets direct sunlight.
How much fertilizer does the Hoya Carnosa need?
The Hoya Carnosa needs quite a bit of energy to grow, so you should fertilize it once per month in the spring and summer.
What is the best soil for the Hoya Carnosa?
The Hoya Carnosa prefers a dry growing environment, so you should use well-draining soil to keep your Hoya Carnosa happy!
What is the ideal temperature for the Hoya Carnosa?
The Hoya Carnosa prefers a spot that consistently stays between 15 - 29°C (59 - 84°F).
How do you propagate the Hoya Carnosa?
To propagate the Hoya Carnosa, you can take cuttings from the parent plant. Often, you cut part of the stem of the Hoya Carnosa and plant that in moist soil.
How often should you repot the Hoya Carnosa?
You should repot your Hoya Carnosa once every 2 year(s). This helps your Hoya Carnosa to stay healthy for many years.
Is the Hoya Carnosa easy to take care of?
The Hoya Carnosa is easy to take care of and great for beginners.

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