The cultivation methods and precautions of variegated ball orchid

temperature

Variegated Hoya prefers high temperature environment and cannot tolerate severe cold. The most suitable temperature for its growth is about 18-24℃. It needs a temperature above 20℃ during the growth period. The temperature in winter should not be lower than 5℃, otherwise it will be frostbitten or cause the death of the plant.

illumination

Variegated Hoya prefers a semi-shaded environment and does not like direct sunlight. Therefore, during the cultivation process, you must pay attention to proper shading and avoid exposing it to the sun. It is best to ensure three to five hours of sunlight every day, which can promote leaf growth and improve flowering quality.

soil

It is best to use loose, fertile, well-drained sandy soil to cultivate variegated leaf hoya, as such soil is conducive to the growth of variegated leaf hoya. When planting in a pot, you can use ordinary garden soil and coarse sand to mix, and then add some humus-rich decomposed soil to mix thoroughly. You can also add an appropriate amount of bone meal during cultivation.

Moisture

This flower likes a humid environment. During the period of vigorous growth, watering should be timely and sufficient to keep the soil and air moist. Be careful not to water directly with tap water. It is best to let the water sit in the sun for a while before using it, or water directly with purified water. In summer, you should spray water frequently, but be careful not to spray the flowers to prevent damage to the inflorescence and affect flowering. But at the same time, the flower can also tolerate drought, but be careful not to keep it too wet, otherwise it will cause root rot and affect its growth and flowering.

fertilizer

During the growing period of the variegated Hoya, attention should be paid to timely topdressing, mainly potassium fertilizer, about once every two weeks.

Pest control

Variegated Hoya is susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew, which are especially common in hot and humid seasons. Attention should be paid to keeping the environment ventilated and the soil well drained for prevention. The most common pests are scale insects. When the disease occurs, you can spray pesticides during the hatching period of the scale insects, or you can manually remove the insects. Pay attention to disinfecting and sterilizing the soil at ordinary times to prevent and control pests and diseases.