Hoya Heuschkeliana (variegated) – Carla’s Hoya Haven

I purchased H. heuschkeliana (pink) as cuttings from Garden of Hayden and on the left I purchased Hoya heuschkeliana (variegated) from Land of Alice. It arrived in coconut husk and I’ve kept in that mix. I water when the mix is dry on top. I keep it on a shelf under a Boost Gro grow light.

This plant does get some indirect midday sun. It grows well in normal household humidity. This is an easy care plant. I just have to watch the watering as I do love to water. I leave a little water in the tray to hydrate the coconut husk.

However, the tray must be emptied once the coconut husk is moist on top. Otherwise, it gets too moist and I’ve noticed a little leaf damage that could be from overwatering or from having the plant too close to the grow light. I moved it to a lower shelf and now it’s about 18″ from the light. I’m letting it dry out before the next watering. It will be fine.

H. heuschkeliana is a small leafed hoya and the variegated leaves are quite pretty. It’s a nice addition to my collection and I look forward to getting flowers off this one.

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