Hoya polyneura-Fishtail

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Plant Details & Notes

• Unique Flowers: The flowers on the polyneura are quite different in colour and texture compared to the first few Hoyas most people acquire, making the wait for a bloom truly rewarding.

• Kat's Notes: My own Fishtail Hoya took a little while to actually flower for me, so patience is key!   But once it did, I was really pleased with the unique, delicate look of the blooms.

• Light Needs: As a thinner-leaved variety, this Hoya sometimes appreciates slightly lower light levels than the thick-leaved carnosa types, though it still needs plenty of brightness to encourage that lovely growth.

Hoya Care Guide (Wax Plants)

Key to a Happy Hoya

Hoyas are truly rewarding plants, but they do have a few specific preferences that are important to know! Getting these basics right will ensure your Hoya thrives:

• Light: Hoyas adore bright light!   They really thrive in a spot where they can get plenty of filtered sun.   The more light they receive (without scorching the leaves), the better they flower and the more compact their growth will be.

• Watering: This is the most crucial part! As semi-succulents, they store water in their thick leaves.   Always allow the potting mix to dry out almost completely between waterings. 
  A great tip is the 'flick test': gently flick or bend a leaf edge.   If it's flexible, the plant needs a drink.   If the leaf is stiff and non-bendy, hold off on the water!   Overwatering is the fastest way to lose a Hoya.

• Potting Mix: They must be in a free-draining mix.   Using something airy, potting mix blended with extra pumice, helps prevent root rot and keeps them happy.

• Feeding: Feed regularly during the spring and summer growing season with a diluted liquid fertiliser.   If you want flowers, make sure your fertiliser includes plenty of phosphorus (the 'P' in the NPK ratio).

• Patience: Don't cut off those peduncles (the little woody flower stems)!   Hoyas re-bloom from the same spot, year after year.