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Hoya Polyneura
Hoya polyneura
HoyaMood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Also called: Fishtail Hoya
How to identify it
Thin elongated leaves have prominent dark fishbone venation and a more pendant branching habit than many thick-leaved Hoya.
Growing characteristics
Growth habit: climbing epiphytic.
Plant Mood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Its thinner foliage and finer root/stem structure make moisture and humidity swings more noticeable than on thick-leaved Hoya.
Care guide
Light
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Gentle direct sun can be tolerated after acclimation.
Water
Allow substantial drying between thorough waterings, adjusting for leaf thickness and potting medium.
Soil / substrate
Chunky, very airy epiphytic Hoya mix.
Humidity
Average to moderate humidity is suitable.
Support / growth
Allow to trail or climb a trellis/support according to natural growth habit.
Problems Planticist can help with
UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
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