We’ve heard from you that you want to bring more nature into your home, but space is limited. Then Hoya Finlaysonii might be perfect for you!
Hoya finlaysonii is known for its round, semi-succulent leaves and clusters of pink flowers with an incredibly sweet scent. This hoya variety grows thick vines that climb paths emerging from trellises and hanging baskets.
If you want to get it, keep reading. We will share all the important details you need to know before getting this.
How big is the sea squirt family?
Ascidians are a huge genus of more than 500 recognized species in the Apocynaceae family. Hoyas, commonly known as the wax plant, was first named in 1810 by Scottish physician Robert Brown in honor of his friend Thomas Hoy.
The Hoya family, which originates from different parts of Asia, is very rich and full of different plants of different shapes, sizes and colors.
Overview of Hoya Finlaysoni
Let’s zoom in on Hoya Finlaysoni, a member of this large family. Native to the forests of Malaysia, H. Finlaysonii is one of the smaller plants in its genus. It is proudly named after the collector who discovered this wonderful plant, Scottish naturalist and surgeon George Finlayson.
In its natural habitat, it grows as a climbing epiphyte along lowland rivers and streams. However, it is suitable for both hanging and climbing, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Thanks to its vast lowlands, Finlaysoni are accustomed to a bit more light and don’t compete for every ray of sunlight under a dense canopy. This largely contributes to the known light green leaves with emerald green veins.
This Hoya variety takes a little longer to bloom, but mine bloomed about two and a half years after I started it from cuttings. However, once it blooms, it produces beautiful clusters of white star-shaped flowers on purple stems. The flowers will continue to bloom for about a week to 10 days.
How to care for Hoya Finlaysoni
lit
For optimal growth, place Hoya Finlaysonii in a location with bright, indirect light.
It can tolerate low light conditions temporarily, but to maintain lush foliage, give it at least 4 hours of sunlight each day.
Direct sunlight is also not good as it can easily burn the leaves. I keep my sea squirts opposite the window in my room, where they get sunlight mostly around noon when the sun comes up, but never directly.
ideal soil
The ideal soil for Hoya Finlaysonii is light and well-drained. Choose from gentle orchid bark, perlite, and coconut coir. Hoya is prone to root rot.
temperature
Hoyas are tropical plants, so you should try to maintain temperatures above 60°F (15-27°C). Avoid sudden temperature changes and drafts. Do not place the container near radiators or ventilation shafts.
watering habits
Allow H. finleysonii to dry between waterings. During the growing season, water about once a week. As autumn approaches winter, the plant becomes partially dormant and the process slows down. At this time of year, I usually don’t water more often than once every two weeks.
fertilization
During the growing season, keep it simple with a half-strength balanced liquid fertilizer. There is no need to overfeed. All it takes is a little nutrition to keep it growing. Feed slowly during the growing season in fall and winter.
propagation and replanting
You can easily propagate your plant family from stem cuttings during the growing season. Leaf cuttings are also an option, but so far I haven’t had much success.
Hoya finlaysoni grows fairly shallow roots and does not grow laterally. Therefore, the frequency of repotting is not very frequent, about once every 2 to 3 years. Ideally, repotting should be done at the beginning of the growing season, i.e. in the spring. However, if you find that your plants are simply getting too large, feel free to intervene.
