Getting Your Hoya (Wax Plant) to Bloom Again

We have a "Jolla Plant" (Hoya) with tiny pastel-pink, waxy, star-shaped flowers. It's a vine that hasn't bloomed in a long time—what should we do?

Expert Advice

Hoya, also known as Wax Plant or Shooting Star, is a beautiful, thick-leaved vining plant. The leaves are thick and waxy. Hoyas bloom in nearly every color except blue, typically more prolifically in summer when days are longer.

Key Blooming Requirements

• Root restriction: Hoyas need to be slightly root-bound to flower well. Have you repotted recently?
• Fertilizer: Try an African violet fertilizer if feeding is needed.
• Soil mix: If repotting, use a well-draining mix with added gypsum or perlite.

Good luck!