Hoya bella 'Lida Buis' Ø6cm

Hoya bella 'Lida Buis' is an elegant Dutch cultivar of the beloved small Hoya, with lance-shaped green leaves and pendent umbels of star-shaped white flowers with intense red-magenta centres. Fragrant vanilla-almond blooms, perfect for small hanging baskets. Care instructions Light Bright indirect light - essential for flowering. An east or west-facing window is ideal. It can receive 1-2 hours of morning sun, but avoid direct midday sun. In insufficient light, the plant survives but does not bloom - a LED grow light in winter keeps it in shape. Watering Moderate watering, following the 'dry between waterings' principle. In warm season: every 7-10 days. In cool season: every 14-20 days. Hoya bella simply loves excellent drainage - with its fine roots, an airy substrate that never stays soggy is all it needs to thrive. Temperature and Humidity Optimal: 18-26°C. Winter: never below 15°C. Ideal humidity: 55-70%. In dry indoor air, group it with other plants or use a humidifier to provide the necessary microclimate. Fertilization Every 3-4 weeks during the active season, with balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. In the flowering preparation phase (February-April), switch to a phosphorus-rich NPK (type 5-10-10). Repotting Every 2-3 years, in a pot only 2cm larger. Ideal substrate: fine pine bark (50%), perlite (25%), sphagnum moss or coconut fiber (25%). The thin roots of 'bella' thrive best in light, well-draining substrates. Specifications Pot diameter: 6 cm Total height (incl. pot): 15 cm Flowering stage: No flowers