Hoya Serpens

Hoya serpens is a popular houseplant because of its gorgeous inflorescences. This plant has distinctive pale green flowers with a beautiful, ethereal scent. They also have light pink and scarlet star-shaped blooms that last for a long time.

Soil: A well-draining soil type that is very loose is an excellent choice for the serpens hoya. 

Water: For this lovely plant, only a medium amount of water is necessary. You have to keep the soil a little damp but not soggy to prevent root rot. Watering frequency depends entirely on what season is prevailing. You can adjust accordingly. The rule of thumb is to allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Having trouble when to water? Well, the key is to check the condition of the leaves. A well-hydrated hoya would have perky foliage. So, watch out for signs of drooping.

Light: Hoya serpens is naturally a rainforest dweller. In short, they don’t need exposure to direct sunlight. If you’re planning to place this indoors then that’s a perfect choice! Bright indirect light and partially shaded locations are best for hoya plants.

It’s ideal to place this near a window. That way, it receives enough light. At the same time, there’s enough barrier to protect the leaves from the scorching heat. And oh, don’t forget to hang your favorite sheer curtains. They’re a great way to provide partial shade.

Are your hoya plants feeling soggy and the leaves turning yellow? Well, that’s a problem we have there. It’s possible your serpens isn’t receiving enough light. In return, it couldn’t make enough food for itself. It’s time to select right positing where it can get enough light to survive. 

Temperature: Like other tropical plants, Hoya serpens thrives best in conditions where the temperature is at 13 to 27^oC. As you see, this range is relatively easier to maintain. 

Be watchful when the temperature goes below 10^oC. Prolonged exposure to cold temperatures can be a threat. On the other hand, a little higher temperature is tolerable.

Humidity: Like other tropical plants Hoya serpens likes high humidity.  It certainly loves those added moisture so be prepared to maintain this condition.

This houseplant should be placed in areas where it’s at least 60% humid. Once the moisture level goes down for a long duration, the growth of your hoya will be at stake.  So, make sure to have a humidifier to the rescue. If none, then, be ready to do regular misting.

Fertiliser: Hoya serpens isn’t a heavy feeder. If you’ve added a slow-release fertilizer on the soil, that’s enough supply to last for months.