- Obovata Splash is yet another stunning plant to add to your Hoya collection. This plant features oval leaves in deep, lush green with splashes of white and cream variegation. Hoya Obovata Splash is a semi-succulent epiphytic plant, meaning it can take moisture and nutrients from the air, and store water in its thick leaves.
Hoya Splash is drought-tolerant and does not require special care. It has long trailing vines that can climb up a stake or trellis and cascade freely from a hanging basket or high shelf.
Hoya Splash produces clusters of sweet star-shaped pink flowers.
- Hoya Obovata Splash needs at least a few hours of bright, indirect light daily to grow. This is not a low-light plant by any means, so make sure you provide your Hoya with enough filtered or dapple light.
This plant is slightly drought-tolerant. It needs watering about once every couple of weeks or when the soil is almost dry. Reduce watering in the winter. Ensure a medium humidity level using a mister, pebble trays, or humidifiers.
Hoya Splash likes porous, well-drained soils, as it needs good drainage and aeration. You can mix some peat, perlite and orchid bark to Airy, well-draining soil mixes are best for hoya obovata plants because the roots require good drainage and aeration. A mix of peat, perlite, and orchid bark is popular for hoyas to provide adequate drainage and room for the roots. Alternatively, use a mix of potting soil, pumice, compost, and orchid bark.
Hoya thrives in temperatures of 60°F-80°F. It is vital to ensure the room temperature does not fall below 55°F.
Hoya Lisa should be fertilized during the growing season (spring/summer)with diluted houseplant fertilizer once a month.
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USDA Zone 10-11
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)