Alocasia Polyneura - Small

Perfect for a centerpiece for minimalists or japandics 

Size: 20cm

Hoya polyneura (commonly called the fishtail hoya due to its distinctive veined leaves) is a beautiful and relatively easygoing houseplant when given the right conditions. Here's a detailed care guide:

🌞 Light

• Bright, indirect light is ideal.

• It can tolerate some morning sun, but avoid intense afternoon sunlight as it may scorch the leaves.

• Can survive in lower light but will grow slower and may not flower.

💧 Watering

• Let the top 2–3 inches of soil dry out between waterings.

• Water less frequently in winter.

• Avoid overwatering – this plant is prone to root rot.

• If in doubt, it's better to underwater than overwater.

🌫️ Humidity

• Prefers high humidity (60% or more).

• Will tolerate average home humidity but thrives with a humidifier or regular misting.

• Leaf tips may brown in dry air.

🌡️ Temperature

• Ideal: 65–80°F (18–27°C).

🌱 Soil

• Use a well-draining mix, ideally:

  • Orchid bark

  • Perlite or pumice

  • Coco coir or peat moss

• A pre-mixed chunky aroid or cactus mix with extra perlite works well.

🪴 Potting

• Use a pot with drainage holes.

• Repot every 2–3 years, or when roots are circling the pot.

• Hoyas like to be slightly root-bound, so don’t rush to repot.

🌸 Fertilizer

• Use a balanced liquid fertilizer (e.g., 20-20-20) monthly during the growing season (spring/summer).

• Reduce or pause feeding in fall and winter.

• A bloom booster fertilizer (with higher phosphorus) can encourage flowering.

✂️ Pruning

• Minimal pruning needed.

• You can trim leggy vines to encourage bushier growth.

• Do not remove peduncles (the small spurs where flowers form) — new flowers grow from the same spot.

🐛 Pests

Watch for:

• Mealybugs

• Spider mites

• Aphids

• Scale

Use insecticidal soap or neem oil if needed.

🧪 Bonus Tips

• Encourage flowering with:

  • Plenty of light

  • Warm temps

  • Proper feeding

• Hoya polyneura doesn’t love being moved — try to keep it in one consistent spot once it’s happy.