What are the cultivation methods and precautions of Ball Orchid?

How to grow Hoya

Hoya likes warm, humid, semi-shady environment. It has strong adaptability, is relatively drought-resistant, not very cold-resistant, has strong adaptability to soil, grows best in fertile, loose, well-drained sandy soil, tolerates semi-shady environment, and is suitable for maintenance in bright scattered light.

The suitable growth temperature of Hoya is between 15-25 degrees, and the wintering temperature is 5 degrees. It is not resistant to high temperatures and will stop growing when the summer temperature is above 30 degrees. If the room temperature is above 12 degrees in winter, the plant can grow normally and grow leaves and flowers.

Watering method

Hoya likes a humid environment, and the soil should be kept moist. Water it frequently in summer, and spray water on the branches and leaves around noon and in the evening. If the temperature is below 5 degrees in winter, control watering and the soil should not be too moist, otherwise the leaves will easily turn yellow.

Fertilization method

Hoya is a foliage plant that is relatively tolerant to fertilizer. If there is insufficient fertilizer and water, it will easily become scorched and aged, and the leaves will turn yellow, losing its ornamental value. From late spring to early autumn, apply organic liquid fertilizer every 7-10 days. You can also use organic fertilizer made from eggshells every half a month. Be sure to dilute it with water before use.

Pruning methods

During the maintenance of the Hoya, the yellow leaves can be cut off at any time, and the pot should be changed once in March every year. The old roots, rotten roots and excess fibrous roots should be cut off, and the old leaves should be removed in May to reduce the loss of nutrients and promote the sprouting of more new leaves and small Hoya.

Precautions for Ball Orchid Cultivation

There are relatively few diseases and pests for Hoya, and the main disease that may occur is root rot if it is not properly maintained. Fertilizer and water management should be strengthened, watering should be controlled, and it should be maintained in a well-ventilated environment. Regular inspections should be conducted and scale insects should be removed in a timely manner.