4" Hoya blashernaezii

$24.99

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About this plant

Hoya blashernaezii is a Hoya native to the Philippines. It has long green leaves with prominent veining. In high light, new leaves often come in with a red tinge before hardening off to solid green.

People grow it for those veined leaves and, once the plant is mature, the rose-colored flowers with a dark pink center. Like most Hoyas, blooming takes size, time, and consistent bright light rather than showing up on a young plant's first year.

Expect a vining habit you can train on a small support or leave to trail. The red on new leaves is more noticeable in brighter light and fades as each leaf matures. No blooms yet is normal until the plant has enough maturity.

Let the soil dry out almost completely before watering again, then water thoroughly. Bright indirect light supports the red new-leaf color and eventual blooms. Use a chunky, well-draining mix. Average home humidity is usually enough.

Care

Light

Bright indirect light supports the best growth and brings out the red tinge on emergent leaves before they harden to green. Lower light keeps the plant going but mutes that new-leaf color and slows growth.

Water

Allow the soil to dry out almost completely before watering again, then water thoroughly and empty the saucer. This species tolerates a delayed watering better than a soggy pot, so when unsure, wait rather than water.

Humidity

Average home humidity is fine for this species. It does not need extra humidity to grow well indoors.

Soil

Use a chunky, well draining mix rich in organic matter, with bark or perlite added for airflow. Dense, water retentive soil is the most common cause of root trouble in this genus.

Feeding

Feed lightly during spring and summer with a diluted balanced fertilizer. Skip fertilizer on a plant that just arrived or is still settling in.

Common problems

  • Soft or mushy stems point to overwatering. Let the soil dry out fully before the next watering.
  • New leaves without red tinge usually mean the plant needs brighter light.
  • No blooms yet is normal on a young plant. This species needs size and maturity before it flowers.
  • Mealybugs like to hide at leaf joints, so check those spots if you notice sticky residue.

Shipping and acclimation

Expect some minor leaf droop or dullness for the first several days after unboxing, which is a normal response to the change in light and humidity during transit. Unbox promptly, check that the soil has actually dried before watering, and give it bright indirect light while it settles in.

Difficulty

Easy

Frequently asked questions

Why do new leaves come in reddish before turning green?

Emergent leaves on this species often show a red tinge in high light before hardening off to solid green. That color shift is normal and tends to be more pronounced the brighter the light the plant gets.

What do the flowers look like?

Hoya blashernaezii produces rose colored blooms with a dark pink center. Flowering comes with maturity and consistently bright light rather than on a young plant.

Does it need a pole or trellis?

A pole or trellis is not required, but training it onto a small support can help this vining plant grow more upright. It also grows well left to trail from a hanging spot if you would rather not train it.

Is it toxic to pets?

Hoyas are generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, but it is still best to keep pets from chewing on the plant.