Hoya lyi originates from Southern China, Laos, and Vietnam, and prefers cooler temperatures and lower lights than some hoyas. It has been an easy grower for me and does well in ambient temperatures and humidity.
It is a lithophytic species and likes to grow in the shade on limestone in nature.
One of my favorite things about this plant is that it blooms easily and smells nice, although don't ask me to explain the smell. I have a terrible time describing hoya flower smells.
The leaves are fairly thick, but not that rigid. I like to grow mine hanging down from the pot, but that's a personal preference. It just doesn't seem like it would like a trellis since it's doesn't grow that way naturally, although you could trellis it if you need the space.
*** Exact plant, rooted with new growth, US Seller ***
Listed below are my current growing conditions for this plant as a guide for you. Care can vary widely, so please don't take what I do as the only way your plant will thrive -
🪴 Light: About 12 inches from the top of the plant to a single Barrina T5 grow light 14 hrs/day
🪴 Temperature: 70-75°F
🪴 Humidity: 60-65%
🪴Fertilizer: I fertilize for three weeks with Tezula Plants K-Lite Formula and then take a week off and use plain water
