Hoyas need bright indirect light, and some can benefit from some direct sun. They do not do well in low light conditions, and need lots of light to thrive.

Hoyas are very sensitive to overwatering. Let the soil completely dry before watering, and be sure to let all the excess water drain out. Since hoyas are drought tolerant, when in doubt err on the side of under watering instead of over watering.

Hoyas like it warm, with 70 - 85°F as ideal, and nothing below 60°F. They don’t like drastic temperature drops, so keep them away from drafts and vents.

Hoyas do well in average household humidity (50 - 65%), and will thrive in higher humidity (65% +) Unlike aroids they do not do well with misting on their leaves, and doing so can cause fungal issues. Use other means to increase humidity in the areas with hoyas.

Chunky, airy, well draining mixes are perfect for hoyas. Aroid mixes with lots of bark and other chunky media work well. Hoyas like to be root bound, so smaller pots are okay. Hoya pots need to have plenty of drainage, and terracotta is a good option as the clay pulls moisture away from the roots and helps reduce any excess moisture in the soil.

Hoyas are non-toxic for people and pets!

Hoyas will climb up trellises - no moist moss poles needed! They just need a solid surface to wrap themselves around and off they go! They can be grown as hanging vines, and if the plant is big enough you can explore both growth types with the same plant.

The leafless vines that reach out from your hoya plant are looking for something to grab on to - don’t cut them back, as they’ll grow leaves eventually! If they don’t find something to grab they’ll fall downwards and grow into a hanging pattern. If they do find something to grab and grow secure, new little leaves will start to bud out of the vine.