20‑Year‑Old Hoya Not Blooming: Light, Pruning, and Fertilizer Fixes

The History

A hoya bloomed in an east window at daughter’s house. Returned 5 years ago, no blooms, only long leafless shoots. Fed African violet food in summer.

Why No Flowers?

• Insufficient light: Hoyas need bright, indirect light to bloom.
• Wrong fertilizer: African violet food is high in nitrogen (first number). Switch to a bloom booster (high phosphorus, e.g., 10‑30‑10).
• Don’t cut leafless shoots: They will eventually produce leaves and flower spurs.

Care Adjustments

1. Move to brightest window (south/west with sheer curtain).
2. Water when top 1–2″ of soil is dry.
3. Fertilize with high‑P formula spring through fall.