Do Hoyas Need Humidity

Humidity-wise, most Hoyas are happy around 50%. Some do need 60-70%, and Doug grows these in grow tents in his basement (pictured below). Hoya linearis is one of the Hoyas I grow: you can hear an On The Ledge mini-episode about it here.

Do Hoyas like being misted?

When you water your Hoya keep the soil moist but in spring and summer. … Too much water can lead to root rot. Some homeowners like to mist the leaves frequently. To increase high humidity, and cleaning the leaves, misting is fine.

Do Hoyas like moist or dry soil?

Even if a Hoya prefers a moist medium, they’re still sensitive to overwatering. Make sure to let the substrate dry down enough between waterings, don’t let the Hoya sit in water (like a tray), and don’t plant it in a pot that is too big.

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