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Hoya retusa
HoyaMood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Also called: Grass Leaf Hoya
Unusual Hoya with long narrow grass-like leaves on thin branching stems and small star flowers.
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
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Gentle direct sun can be tolerated after acclimation.
Allow substantial drying between thorough waterings, adjusting for leaf thickness and potting medium.
Chunky, very airy epiphytic Hoya mix.
Average to moderate humidity is suitable.
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
