Hoya retusa — Indian hoya with long thin grass-like leaves. Fragrant white flowers. Humidity 50-70%, indirect light, 18-28°C.
Approx height (including pot): 10 cm
Flowering state: No flowers
Hoya retusa is one of most distinctive Hoyas with very long thin leaves resembling grass or needles. Creates unique elegant cascades. Fragrant white flowers.
Hoya retusa from India, Himalayas. Apocynaceae.
Very long (8-15 cm) thin (0.5 cm) green leaves, like grass.
Unique filiform grass-like shape — completely different from other Hoyas.
Lungime: 15 cm
Greutate (kg): 0.1 Kg
Denumire: Hoya
Diametru: 6 cm
Cerințe lumină: Partial umbra
Tip plantă: Decorative
Utilizare: Interior
Tip suport: Ghiveci
Material Suport: Plastic
Hoya plants prefer bright indirect light, moderate watering (allow the soil to dry between waterings) and temperatures between 18-27°C (65-80°F). Provide well-draining substrate and higher humidity for optimal growth.
Hoya typically blooms in spring and summer, producing waxy, fragrant flowers. Do not cut the peduncles after flowering, as the plant will bloom again from the same stalks.
Water your Hoya when the top layer of soil (2-3 cm) has dried completely. In summer, this usually means once a week, and in winter every 2-3 weeks. Avoid overwatering.
Hoya is generally considered non-toxic to dogs and cats. However, ingestion of any plant may cause mild gastric discomfort, so it is recommended to keep the plant away from pets.
Hoya can be propagated through stem cuttings with 2-3 nodes. Place the cuttings in water or moist substrate and wait 2-6 weeks for rooting. Higher humidity helps the process.