Sweetheart Hoya

Sweetheart Hoya is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Sweetheart Hoya →

Common Sweetheart Hoya Problems →

Sweetheart Hoya thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Sweetheart Hoya Water Frequency →

Sweetheart Hoya Root Rot →

Sweetheart Hoya may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Sweetheart Hoya Light Requirements →

Sweetheart Hoya Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Sweetheart Hoya is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Sweetheart Hoya prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Sweetheart Hoya Humidity Needs →

Sweetheart Hoya does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Sweetheart Hoya →

When and How to Successfully Repot Sweetheart Hoya →

Sweetheart Hoya should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Sweetheart Hoya →

Sweetheart Hoya does not have a typical pattern of dormancy. If you notice their growth slowing down substantially, double check that they are getting enough sunlight and water to thrive!

Sweetheart Hoya is native to Southeast Asia and Australia.

Yes, you may see your Sweetheart Hoya bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Sweetheart Hoya Flowers →

Sweetheart Hoya is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.

How and When to Prune Sweetheart Hoya →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Sweetheart Hoya can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Sweetheart Hoya Temperature Tolerance →

Sweetheart Hoya can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

• Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
• To get the cutting to root, you can either:
  
  • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
  • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Sweetheart Hoya →
• Drooping Sweetheart Hoya Leaves →
• Sweetheart Hoya Dropping Leaves →
• Black Spots on Sweetheart Hoya →
• Brown Spots on Sweetheart Hoya →
• Sweetheart Hoya Leaves Falling Over →
• Sweetheart Hoya Leaves Curling →
• Sweetheart Hoya Root Rot →

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Sweetheart Hoya. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!