Hoya bordenii

Hoya bordenii thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Hoya bordenii Water Frequency →

Hoya bordenii Root Rot →

Hoya bordenii may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Hoya bordenii Light Requirements →

Hoya bordenii Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Hoya bordenii is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Hoya bordenii Toxicity to Cats →

Hoya bordenii Toxicity to Dogs →

Hoya bordenii Toxicity to Humans →

Hoya bordenii prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Hoya bordenii Humidity Needs →

Hoya bordenii does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Hoya bordenii →

When and How to Successfully Repot Hoya bordenii →

Hoya bordenii should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Hoya bordenii →

Hoya bordenii does not have a typical pattern of dormancy. If you notice their growth slowing down substantially, double check that they are getting enough sunlight and water to thrive!

Hoya bordenii is native to Southeast Asia and Australia.

USDA Hardiness Zone
Hoya bordenii can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Hoya bordenii Temperature Tolerance →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Hoya bordenii, since they are very sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Hoya bordenii →
• Drooping Hoya bordenii Leaves →
• Hoya bordenii Dropping Leaves →
• Hoya bordenii Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Hoya bordenii →
• Brown Spots on Hoya bordenii →
• Hoya bordenii Leaves Falling Over →
• Hoya bordenii Leaves Curling →
• Hoya bordenii Yellow Leaves →
• Hoya bordenii Root Rot →