At a glance
Hoya Compost
Wax plants combine firm leaves with fine roots. Ready-to-use Hoya Compost includes bark and perlite. Free drainage and careful handling of the stems remain essential when repotting.
- Use
- Hoya · Wax Plants
Ready to use for potting.
- Pack sizes
- 10 litres
Contains an initial nutrient supply.
- Ingredients
- Peat · bark · perlite · clay
Contains peat.
- Review supplementary feeding
- 4–6 weeks
Account for plant condition and existing nutrients.
Easy application
Wax plants combine firm leaves with fine roots. Ready-to-use Hoya Compost includes bark and perlite. Free drainage and careful handling of the stems remain essential when repotting.
- Check whether repotting is needed
Look for roots filling the container or a growing medium that has lost structure. Repot when needed, preferably as active growth begins.
- Keep the original planting depth
Add a little compost, place the root ball and keep its surface at the previous level. Do not bury the stem base or crown further. Leave a watering rim.
- Follow establishment
After 4–6 weeks, review nutrition as directed on the label and begin supplementary feeding if needed. Account for initial nutrients; do not add feed simply by the calendar. Initially check moisture in the old root ball and new compost separately.
After 4–6 weeks, review nutrition as directed on the label and begin supplementary feeding if needed. Account for initial nutrients; do not add feed simply by the calendar.
Read the full planting guideProduct information
Application & repottingFor potting and planting Hoya species. Repot when needed, preferably during growth and outside a sensitive bud stage. Account for species-specific watering needs.
After 4–6 weeks, review nutrition as directed on the label and begin supplementary feeding if needed. Account for initial nutrients; do not add feed simply by the calendar.
PropertiesProduct characteristics and guidance
Raised-bog peat H2–H5, plant materials from forestry (conifer bark), perlite, raw clay, calcium carbonate and NPK fertiliser.
Contains peat. Free drainage from the container remains necessary.
Declared growing-medium valuesValues from the original label.
Values refer to the time the product is placed on the market. Nutrient levels can change in storage; check before later use.
- Organic matter: 25%.
- pH (CaCl₂): 5.5.
- Salt content (KCl): 1.2 g/l.
- Nitrogen (N): 160 mg/l (CaCl₂).
- Phosphate (P₂O₅): 210 mg/l (CAL).
- Potassium oxide (K₂O): 300 mg/l (CAL).
- Magnesium (Mg): 60 mg/l (CaCl₂).
- Sulphur (S): 60 mg/l (CaCl₂).
Pairs well with
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Hoya Fertiliser
From €9,85 View productFor later feeding during active growth. Account for the compost’s initial nutrients and its review interval.
GREEN24 · Product knowledge
Hoya Compost
A place to grow
Enjoy plants as they grow
Wax plants combine firm leaves with fine roots. Ready-to-use Hoya Compost includes bark and perlite. Free drainage and careful handling of the stems remain essential when repotting.
Details & background
Wax plants combine firm leaves with fine roots. Ready-to-use Hoya Compost includes bark and perlite. Free drainage and careful handling of the stems remain essential when repotting.
For potting and planting Hoya species. Repot when needed, preferably during growth and outside a sensitive bud stage. Account for species-specific watering needs.
Growing medium & roots
Ready to use with a clear declaration
Raised-bog peat H2–H5, plant materials from forestry (conifer bark), perlite, raw clay, calcium carbonate and NPK fertiliser.
Details & background
Drainage, pot size and attentive watering work together. New compost does not automatically heal damaged roots.
Repotting: the complete process
Prepare the root space thoughtfully
The eight steps guide you through repotting. The photograph shows the growing medium or its original pack.
For potting and planting Hoya species. Repot when needed, preferably during growth and outside a sensitive bud stage. Account for species-specific watering needs.
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Check whether repotting is needed
Look for roots filling the container or a growing medium that has lost structure. Repot when needed, preferably as active growth begins.
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Choose a suitable container
Allow a little fresh compost beside the existing root ball. A small root ball in a very large pot often stays wet too long. Secure a hanging basket or flower box safely.
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Provide free drainage
Check drainage holes and clear blockages. A closed outer pot does not replace a growing pot with an outlet. A coarse extra layer is not required by these instructions.
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Release the root ball gently
Loosen the container and support the plant by its root ball. Do not pull on leaves or thin vines. Preserve healthy roots and remove only loose old compost.
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Keep the original planting depth
Add a little compost, place the root ball and keep its surface at the previous level. Do not bury the stem base or crown further. Leave a watering rim.
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Fill around the root ball
Add fresh compost in small portions and firm gently. Close large gaps without compacting the medium hard.
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Water and allow drainage
Moisten slowly and evenly, including the fresh compost beside the root ball. Remove excess water completely from the saucer or outer pot.
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Follow establishment
After 4–6 weeks, review nutrition as directed on the label and begin supplementary feeding if needed. Account for initial nutrients; do not add feed simply by the calendar. Initially check moisture in the old root ball and new compost separately.
The following weeks
After 4–6 weeks, review nutrition as directed on the label and begin supplementary feeding if needed. Account for initial nutrients; do not add feed simply by the calendar.
Grow in bright light with protection from fierce summer sun. Let the medium approach dryness according to species and remove excess water. Keep plants in bud in their accustomed position where possible.
Common questions
How much compost do I need?
The existing root ball already occupies space. Fresh compost is needed for the free space beside and beneath it, not automatically the container’s whole volume.
Is this compost peat-free?
No. The original label lists raised-bog peat as an ingredient.
Can I add fertiliser immediately?
After 4–6 weeks, review nutrition as directed on the label and begin supplementary feeding if needed. Account for initial nutrients; do not add feed simply by the calendar.
Safety and storage
Safety instructions
Minimise dust and do not inhale it. Avoid eye contact and prolonged skin contact.
Keep away from food and animal feed, out of reach of children and animals. Wash hands after use.
Wash your face and hands thoroughly. Use diluted fertiliser promptly and keep it out of water bodies and wastewater.
Product GPSR safety information
A safety PDF is not currently available for this product. Please refer to the product information below and the label.
Storage
Store protected from weather, in dry and dark conditions; protect against drying out, excessive moisture and direct sun. Reseal opened packaging tightly and use promptly.
Minimise dust and do not inhale it. Avoid eye contact and prolonged skin contact.
Keep away from food and animal feed, out of reach of children and animals. Wash hands after use.