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| Hoya Heart Plant Care |
Water: Hoya Heart Plants need to be watered every other week in the summer. The Hoya Heart Plant goes dormant in the winter so it only needs water once every one to two months. Hoya Heart Plants are drought tolerant so they are a perfect plant if you tend to forget to water. However, be careful not to overwater your Hoya Heart Plant because this can lead to root rot!
Light: Hoya Heart Plants can tolerate a variety of light amounts. It is best to give them high-medium light. If you notice that your Hoya Heart Plants starts to turn yellow, it is getting too much light.
Soil: Use a well-draining succulent mix.
Pot: Use a well-draining terracotta pot. Terracotta pots are better for Hoya Heart Plants than ceramic pots because they allow the soil to breathe. This will help prevent root rot from soil that continually stays too wet. The pot should either be the same size as the pot it came in or only slightly bigger. Hoya Heart Plants are very slow-growing. Once you pot it, you will not have to worry about repotting it for a long time.
Fertilization: Fertilize your Hoya Heart Plant in the spring. Hoyas will do most of their growing during this time. The Hoya Heart Plant does best with a liquid succulent fertilizer.
Pests: Hoya Heart Plants can become infested with mealybugs and spider mites. If the health of your plant is deteriorating, this could be a sign of pests. Although pests are not common on the Hoya Heart Plant, they can kill your plant if they are not dealt with. Periodically check your plant for mealybugs and spider mites. They will look like tiny, furry, white bugs, or webbing. These can be signs of an infestation. If you notice pests, deal with it immediately. What seems like a small problem at first can easily turn into a situation lethal to your plant and those around it.
To get rid of pests on your Hoya Heart Plant:
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1. Isolate your plant from any other plants you may own. This will help keep the pests from spreading to the rest of your plants.
2. For mealybugs: take a toothpick or Q-Tip and physically remove the pests.
For spider mites: take a wet towel or Q-Tip to destroy the webbing and wipe off the spider mites. For more information about identifying and getting rid of spider mites, read my article here.
3. Spray your plant with a solution of half water and half rubbing alcohol.
4. Repeat these steps once a week until the infestation is gone. Be patient. It may take some time for the pests to completely go away.
To prevent infestations on your Hoya Heart Plant, make sure to keep all of your plants healthy. Pests can easily spread from plant to plant.
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