Hoya Care for Beginners

There are so many different reasons to love hoyas, plant friends. They are gorgeous, drought-tolerant, and relatively easy to care for once you nail down a few key tips! Hoyas had a moment on social media in 2021 and 2022 due to their incredible diversity—Hoyas can look so different from each other, and if you’re a curious plant collector (see which one are you with my plant personality test), this is the perfect genus for you!In this ongoing mini-series, I’ll take you through how to care for hoyas indoors and I will also introduce you to my favorite Proven Winners varieties!In this episode, we learn:[01:27] Why is Hoya the perfect plant?[03:12] How Hoya became part of my wedding![03:49] Where can you find Hoyas?[04:43] Hoya care: lighting[06:01] Hoya care: watering[07:14] Hoya care: soil[08:05] Hoya care: humidity[08:31] Hoya care: potting[09:38] How to get your Hoya to bloom[12:18] How to trellis your Hoya[14:03] My favorite Proven Winners leafjoy™ Hoyas?Mentioned in our conversation:Espoma Organic Potting Soil MixEspoma Organic Orchid MixGrowing Joy Ep 226: How to Repot HouseplantsYouTube Video: How to Repot houseplantsGrow lightsEndless Cascades™ Green Light™ - Hoya carnosaEndless Cascades™ Shining Sea Star™ - Hoya carnosaEndless Cascades™ Fresh Rain™ - Hoya rangsanEndless Cascades ™ - QuinquenerviaEndless Cascades™ Shadow Falls™ - Hoya callistophyllaEndless Cascades™ Sarawak Cream - Hoya latifoliaFor my proven and tested tips on hoya care,check out the full show notes and blog here!Thank you to our episode sponsor:Proven WinnersTo care for hoyas successfully, you’ve got to have two things: the knowledge to care for them successfully and healthy plants. Meet my new favorite houseplant grower: Proven Winner’s leafjoy™. With only the best plant genetics grown in a state-of-the-art, European greenhouse, you will not be disappointed in the variety and quality of your favorite plants from Proven Winner’s leafjoy™. This company has taken the guesswork out of plant shopping with plant tags that include scientific names and care guides, as well as color-coded collections for the different areas of your home that you want plants in!Find plant joy in leafjoy™. Head to provenwinners.com to find your local leafjoy™ dealer and let me know which plant you take home on socials!Follow Maria and Growing Joy:Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha LeungJoin the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App AKA the plantiest and kindest corner of the internet! Get your FREE 2-week trial here!Take the Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle)Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon!Instagram: @growingjoywithmariaTiktok: @growingjoywithmariaSubscribe to the Growing Joy Youtube channel! /growingjoywithmariaWebsite: www.growingjoywithmaria.comPinterest: @growingjoywithmariaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands