Hoya Verticillata Lampung

Hoya verticillata is a beautiful and relatively easy-to-care-for species of Hoya (also known as Wax Plant), prized for its thick, waxy leaves and clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers. It's a climbing or trailing epiphyte that thrives in indoor conditions with the right setup.

Here’s a full care guide for Hoya verticillata:

🌿 Quick Overview

• Light: Bright, indirect light (can tolerate some direct morning sun)

• Water: Allow soil to dry out between waterings

• Humidity: Medium to high (40–60%+)

• Growth: Vining habit – great for hanging baskets or trellises

• Flowers: Star-shaped, usually white to pink, fragrant

☀️ LIGHT

• Bright, indirect light is ideal.

• Can handle some direct morning or late afternoon sun, but too much harsh sunlight can scorch leaves.

• Will survive in medium light but may not flower well.

💧 WATERING

• Let the top 1–2 inches of soil dry out between waterings.

• In winter, reduce frequency.

• Hoyas dislike staying wet — always use a well-draining pot and avoid soggy soil.

• Water less if kept in cooler temps or low light.

🌡️ TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY

• Ideal temp: 65–85°F (18–29°C)
  

• Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity.

  • Will tolerate normal household humidity but thrives in 50%+.

  • Increase humidity to encourage blooming.

🌱 SOIL

• Use a light, well-draining mix, like:

  • 1 part potting mix

  • 1 part perlite or pumice

  • 1 part orchid bark or coco chips

• You can also use a cactus or succulent mix with added bark.

🧪 FERTILIZER

• Feed monthly during the growing season (spring/summer) with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

• A bloom booster fertilizer (higher phosphorus) may help encourage flowers.

• No need to feed in winter.

🌸 BLOOMING

• Blooms appear in clusters from older growth (peduncles).

• Don’t cut off peduncles — they will rebloom from the same point.

• Flowers are fragrant, waxy, and can last for a few days to a week.

To encourage blooms:

• Give it bright, indirect light.

• Maintain steady temps and humidity.

• Avoid moving it too often.

• Use a balanced or bloom-boosting fertilizer.

🪴 REPOTTING

• Hoyas like to be slightly root-bound.

• Repot every 2–3 years or when roots are clearly outgrowing the pot.

• Best time to repot is spring.

🌿 PRUNING & TRAINING

• Prune to control shape or remove leggy growth.

• Use trellises or hoops to train vines — can also be grown in hanging baskets.