Hoya Rangsan – Carla’s Hoya Haven

Hoya rangsan was part of a batch of Hoyas I purchased fall ’22. I got this one from Land of Alice. When it arrived the leaves seemed a little thinner and lighter in color. I potted this up in the ABG/coconut husk chip mix and hung it in the grow tent a little more than halfway up.

It didn’t seem to do much and the leaves remained a bit washed out. I decided it may be too close to the grow light. I gave it a good water and set it on the floor of the grow tent next to H. callistophylla.

During the time that it’s been on the bottom of the grow tent the leaves have darkened and thickened up and numerous growth points have sprouted all along the stem.

Sometimes it’s good to move plants around the grow tent to find the right spot. Different plants do well in different locations. Even a thick leafed plant that doesn’t belong in the tent all the time can really benefit from a few months soaking up humidity.

I noticed a small yellow leaf on top of the potting mix. I think now is a good time to pull this plant out of the grow tent and put it on a shelf in front of a window.

I look forward to seeing this one grow over the summer and maybe even see some blooms.

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