Hoya Patricia Care

It’s best to let the topsoil of your Hoya ‘Patricia’ dry before giving it a drink. As a succulent plant, it would benefit from regular but infrequent watering. Hydrate this greenie once a week with room-temperature water in summer and once every two weeks in winter. It’s also recommended to mist the plant daily to increase humidity.

Hoya 'Patricia' is highly tolerant of pruning. Trim the damaged foliage and leggy branches in spring or summer to maintain the plant’s shape. Remember to use sterile scissors and cut under the node. It’s important not to remove more than one-third of the foliage so as not to harm the plant.

Hoya ‘Patricia’ is not a heavy feeder but would benefit from additional nourishment. Dilute a balanced 10-10-10 NPK Hoya-specific fertilizer to the half-recommended dose and feed the plant once a month during the spring-summer growing season. Pour the solution directly onto the ground, avoiding splashing it on the foliage.

It’s best to keep Patricia Waxplant in a bright place with indirect light. Put this flowering plant not far from the east or west-facing window. It’s also important to avoid exposing Hoya to direct sunlight, as it can scorch leaves.

A well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral (6-7 pH ) potting mix is a must for Hoya ‘Patricia’. It’s recommended to amend the soil drainage by mixing in some sand or perlite. Putting 2 in (5 cm) of pebbles to the bottom of the pot before planting would also ensure proper drainage and help to avoid standing water issues.

Stem cuttings is the most popular way to propagate Hoya ‘Patricia’. Take a healthy 6-8 in (15-20 cm) long stem in spring or summer and dip the cut end into the rooting hormone. Place the cutting in a well-draining potting mix and keep it under indirect light. Moisten the ground regularly to let the cutting enroot.

This flowering plant feels best at 70-78°F (21-25°C) temperature range. It’s recommended to avoid severe temperature fluctuations and keep the plant away from drafts and air vents.

A pot made of porous material such as terra cotta or unglazed clay would be the best for this Waxvine. Opt for a container that is 2-3 times bigger than the plant's root ball to allow some room for growth. It’s best to use a pot with drainage holes to allow excess water to easily flow out, preventing root issues.

Coming from rainforests in Central America, Hoya ‘Patricia’ is a trailing plant that grows on trees and shrubs in its natural habitat. Thus, this flowering greenie would benefit from a trellis for support when grown indoors.