Thank you for options you shared. Most of Hoyas were in coco peat. There was a weather change since past few weeks causing the environment to be more humid. I checked to repot the Hoyas.. most of them were having root rots. Since I can’t move all of them to Leca or Pon immediately and I had a big bag of perlite. I changed all of the potting medium to perlite and coco peat 60:40 ratio. Your channel and video came to my help at much needed time. ❤
I really liked the experiment at the end! One thing to note is that the perlite did seem to hold onto more water, but the puffed/airy nature means it will dry out faster too (from what I understand). Orchid bark mixed with perlite and a touch of regular potting mix is what I usually use, to mimic their natural habitat (trees!)! Be careful with the cacti mixes that have lots of rocks. That 100% rock mix scares me for this reason - the minerals that would leech from the rocks. This is not what a hoya usually would want, and I've had plants decline in these types!
Wearing gloves with sphagnum moss is a good suggestion! First time I used it I worked with my bare hands, and the itching almost drove me mad. It also itched for awhile after washing my hands.
Ok I loved this. There are sooo many different substrates. I wonder if you could talk more about how your frequency of watering changes with each. I know you kinda went into how much water they hold, but I think a key point to make would be which ones seem to be the most convenient. Obviously leca is easy, but are any of them kind of annoying because you have to water every day? Or every 3 days? Thanks for the video!!
I have mine in a mix of 50 50 regular soil and old aquarium gravel. I was limited in what I had available. It's been a few years now and getting my first blooms soon.
Oohhh yes do the hoya video, love how much info i get from you and how this vids feel real, my brain works like yours i think, the easier and simpler the better! Have a great week!! 😘
Great vid! I use a bonsai mix with small to mid sized pieces of moss and perlite topped with some pest control. I will also mix mosquito bites. No fixed recipe 🤷🏽♀️
I've seen people use a Leca+Perlite mix recently.. I've not used that mix. I'm new at this so don't take my advice, but I'm using Leca for most everything, and Perlite for a couple of small cuttings (variegated carnosa compacta) that don't have enough stem to actually sit in the Leca with stability.
Corky, you inspired me to try leca once again, the cuttings are rooting, but they look like the new roots are either covered in mold or fine root hairs....should I take them off the heat mat? Do new Mathilde roots usually look very hairy?
New roots usually look white/fuzzy. The color you don’t want to see is brown or black. It’s totally up to you, if you want to leave them on the heat. I don’t think you’ll go wrong either way. ☺️
Thank you so much! I’ve been obsessing over other things during the winter since my hoyas don’t grow fast during Indiana winters. I appreciate your kind comment!
Thank you for options you shared. Most of Hoyas were in coco peat. There was a weather change since past few weeks causing the environment to be more humid. I checked to repot the Hoyas.. most of them were having root rots. Since I can’t move all of them to Leca or Pon immediately and I had a big bag of perlite. I changed all of the potting medium to perlite and coco peat 60:40 ratio. Your channel and video came to my help at much needed time. ❤
I really liked the experiment at the end! One thing to note is that the perlite did seem to hold onto more water, but the puffed/airy nature means it will dry out faster too (from what I understand).
Orchid bark mixed with perlite and a touch of regular potting mix is what I usually use, to mimic their natural habitat (trees!)!
Be careful with the cacti mixes that have lots of rocks. That 100% rock mix scares me for this reason - the minerals that would leech from the rocks. This is not what a hoya usually would want, and I've had plants decline in these types!
That’s interesting that you’ve had problems with the rocky mixes. I’ll definitely keep an eye out.
Wearing gloves with sphagnum moss is a good suggestion! First time I used it I worked with my bare hands, and the itching almost drove me mad. It also itched for awhile after washing my hands.
Thanks so much! It is very helpful for me and my Hoyas :))
Ok I loved this. There are sooo many different substrates. I wonder if you could talk more about how your frequency of watering changes with each. I know you kinda went into how much water they hold, but I think a key point to make would be which ones seem to be the most convenient. Obviously leca is easy, but are any of them kind of annoying because you have to water every day? Or every 3 days? Thanks for the video!!
I have mine in a mix of 50 50 regular soil and old aquarium gravel. I was limited in what I had available. It's been a few years now and getting my first blooms soon.
Thanks for this information. Love informational videos
Oohhh yes do the hoya video, love how much info i get from you and how this vids feel real, my brain works like yours i think, the easier and simpler the better! Have a great week!! 😘
Thank you so much ☺️
Great vid! I use a bonsai mix with small to mid sized pieces of moss and perlite topped with some pest control. I will also mix mosquito bites. No fixed recipe 🤷🏽♀️
Love your vids...super informative! Where do you get your lechuza pon? I’ve had no luck. Next step will be to create my own version 😉
I snagged it from their site right after they restocked. I don’t know the availability right now 😅
Great video!! I always learn so much!
I've seen people use a Leca+Perlite mix recently.. I've not used that mix. I'm new at this so don't take my advice, but I'm using Leca for most everything, and Perlite for a couple of small cuttings (variegated carnosa compacta) that don't have enough stem to actually sit in the Leca with stability.
Hi. Have you ever used pumice or earthworm humus?
What a super informative video.. Thank you so much
Thanks for checking it out!
Corky, you inspired me to try leca once again, the cuttings are rooting, but they look like the new roots are either covered in mold or fine root hairs....should I take them off the heat mat? Do new Mathilde roots usually look very hairy?
New roots usually look white/fuzzy. The color you don’t want to see is brown or black. It’s totally up to you, if you want to leave them on the heat. I don’t think you’ll go wrong either way. ☺️
Ahh love your videos! Hope u come back soon with new ones😘
Thank you so much! I’ve been obsessing over other things during the winter since my hoyas don’t grow fast during Indiana winters. I appreciate your kind comment!
Great information!!
Thank you, Denise!
Thank you!
So you can mix Leca into soil like you would perlite? Idk why my brain thought that was a bad idea 😅
I haven’t tried it myself but I have seen others do it! 🧐
Yes I use leca in soil (with some perlite for easthetic) and I love it! It absorbed the water that was to much and prevents root rot 😊
Your voice is so re