Product Overview
Hoya Wayetii Tricolour.
Another beautiful member of the Wax Flower family, native to the Phillipines and Malaysia.
Hoya Wayetii Tricolour gets its name from the three different colours of the leaves, cream, green, and soft pink.
Hoyas are often thought of as some of the easiest to care for houseplants, they have a great tolerance for neglect, and have some of the most beautiful, scented flowers.
It`s a strong climber, given something to cling to, or an ideal hang plant.
Hoyas make ideal plants in a bright, sunny bathroom as the natural humidity means that they will hardly ever need watering.
Follow these tips and you can easily enjoy your Wax Flower.
Hoyas prefer bright, indirect light away from strong direct sun. A little early morning, or late evening sun will encourage flowering, but too much direct sun will scorch the leaves.
Hoyas are semi-succulent so can store water in their fleshy leaves. Therefore they are best watered by the ` soak and dry` method. Water thoroughly and allow to drain, then allow the top half of the compost to dry before watering again. Be careful if you find that this takes quite a while, it`s best to be on the cautious side as too much water will lead to problems.
Average room temperatures between 18-24c.
Increase humidity around the plant during the hottest days, either with a gravel tray or occasional misting.
Fertilise every 2 weeks through Spring and Summer with a diluted half strength liquid houseplant feed.
Prune to shape in early Spring.
Minimum Temp: 16c
Aftercare:
In Winter, when temperatures are lower, and growth is slow, reduce the amount and frequency of water, again making sure to allow the soil to dry thoroughly between watering. This will take longer, so don`t be hasty. Do not fertilise.
Avoid cold draughts and sources of direct heat.
Plants tend to bloom better when slightly pot bound so repot in Spring, only when necessary, using good quality free draining compost and only a slightly larger pot.
Warnings:
Not known to be toxic to humans or pets.
