I ordered a NGG somewhat recently and it arrived in poor conditions. I chopped off all the roots to a stub and water propped and was amazed with how resilient it is 😦 it grew back amazingly. Can’t wait for mine to eventually look like yours 🙏🏻 😊
I just love your videos! I've been collecting Hoya for about 4 years and love to learn as much as I can. (I also haven't had a drink in 126 days!!) I'd love to see you make a video on how you root your props. I still struggle getting some to root. Sending good vibes from Washington state!
Hey, hey!!! Congratulations!!!! That’s a really big deal. I can definitely show props in the next video or two. I’m working on a longer range project of testing ten substrates. Hang in there. You’ve got a great start 😊
I've only seen NGG a couple of times locally and they were sad looking plants that didn't tempt me and didn't make me want to add them to my wishlist. I may have to rethink that after seeing yours. Very pretty!! Though the plants at all of the Lowe's in my area are generally crap, I did find a $20 Krimson Princess with wide leaves and a $17 Sp Aff Burtoniae, both of which I love. In fact, the Krimson Princess, though very common, might be my favorite plant. It's huge and gorgeous and -- after suffering plant abuse at Lowe's -- could probably endure the apocalypse without dropping a leaf. I have many that are a lot harder to find and cost me a lot more, but that one is still special in my eyes.
@@soberplantguy Oh, I don't know. I'd be willing to back the crap level of the three Lowe's nearest to me against most any others. The Sp Aff Burtoniae was so sodden with water that -- despite my putting it in a southeast window -- it was still soaking wet three weeks after I bought it. I was trying to give it time to acclimate before I repotted it, but I couldn't take it anymore and just went ahead and repotted. I figured that the stress of repotting had to be better than the stress of drowning. I watch other RUclipsrs finding all kinds of amazing plants at their local Lowe's and wonder what kind of magical land they live in.
@amymarshall1829 when I get one that is soaking wet like that, and how long it's been that wet is an unknown, I always pop it out of the pot and place the whole thing on an old folded up towel, then into a plastic bin, like a bus tub or a kitty litter tray. You can wick out the water, and even switch out for a dry towel a couple times, and save a plant, sometimes.
I love my NGG. I was lucky enough that a plant group I'm in in my city did a Christmas party, and one of the other members brought several NGG plants for everyone. I was so thrilled. It's my second favorite Hoya after my Krimson Queen, which was my very first Hoya.
Have never seen a video highlighting the most thirsty plants vs least thirsty plants. Of course they would be ones in your collection, but I would be very interested. I did discover on my own that the NNG was as you describe. I moved mine into a glazed pot to keep from drying it past the no return point.
That's a really interesting thought. I wonder if there's a way to break that down into a more generalized pattern. That's really something for me to look at. Thanks so much!
NGGs are still pretty popular here in MN. Just saw a plant in a 3" pot on sale for $60 (4/5 leaves). Still too expensive for me. I see them in local Hoya club sales, every so often, for a good price, but they get snatched up right quick! I have very limited space, so I'm going to stick with my small-leaf bebes.
I love the small leaved Hoya! It's good to know your space. Very challenging to grow a plant well in an environment that doesn't suit it. Cheers from down here in Iowa 😀
That's a hoya on my wish list. I've been thinking of going more with your grow mix versus mine using perlite, bark and potting soil. . How often do you find you need to repot? Did you have a hard time finding smaller coco chips??? You have great content in your videos. Thank you fellow Iowan. It's a beautiful evening down in Southern Iowa. I'm glad you forget things and have to stop and come back. It always makes me chuckle. Thank you
It’s Legigo brand. Got it from Amazon. It’s almost all chip/little to no filler (fibers). Great stuff. This plant has had more upgrades than usual-soooo thirsty. But on average, not often. Every second year? Or at least freshen them up. And yes, what a gorgeous evening!!
Hey Dave👋! I just purchased the least expensive NGG i could find on Etsy 4 leaves for $28. That's a good deal. I had gven up on it for a while but when i saw it last night I had to grab it st thst price. I hope it grows well. And, NO, most hoya does not like growing in small pots! Once I complete my wish list hoyas, 4, that's it. ( or will it be...🤔) Thanks Dave for your sense of humor and sharing! Dee, NY
Just discovered your channel and it’s helping me get through some plant chores today! You commented on how you shouldn’t treat a newly potted hoya like an established plant. Can you make a video elaborating on this?
Wahoo! Glad to have you here. That's a good video idea. I sure do have a bunch of plants that I want to get repotted, for this reason or that. Thanks much!
"Once this plant gets going...." Talking about a 3 ft long plant. LOL I have 4 new hoyas coming in tomorrow, and I'll be up to 8! ❤ Crystal Star Nursery is a great site for hoyas in Canada. Or dangerous 😉🇨🇦
Hi Dave, Your New Guinea Ghost is still one of my favorite Hoya and yours is beyond exquisite!🥰. Talk about goals! The NGG is one of my top three wishlist plants and I’ll be delighted when I find mine. (It’s good to have something to look forward to)! I agree with your comment about if you have $40.00 you’ll by pass the big box stores and get a plant that you really want. I do the same and for me patience has paid off and now I have plants that may not be too rare but they are exactly what I wanted and they bring me joy. Thanks for your tips and info as well as your wonderful humor! 👌🪴🥰
Thanks, Peggy! You'll get your Ghost and I'm sure it'll be amazing 😀 I can't really keep the big box store plants alive anyway, so it's probably irrelevant as to plant choice 🤣😂🤣
Hi Dave. You mentioned growing in the tent. Do your plants live outside the tent during the hotter months or you rotate according to the season? Does that make sense? Annnd those plants that aren’t in the tent do you have a room humidifier? If so can you share the brand pls?
Oh, good question. If I'm really trying to get growth out of them, especially if they're small, they're staying in (also considering that I can give them perfect lighting in there). Others, that were basically wintering in there, are slowly coming out. I'll finally be putting the plant porch together now that it has warmed up here in Iowa. Right now it's perfect for props and seedlings, that's for sure. Cheers ☺
I’m trying to prop in perlite it’s been a journey! I don’t want to use straight soil and I am trying to swap substrate on a bunch of cuttings that I bought rooted in soils. I would have been better off letting them grow and taking new cuttings
WHAT??? That's sooo annoying. They prop as easily as any plant I have. I made seven or eight 3" pots out of the vine I trimmed. All but one went straight into a soil mix, one into perlite filled with water because it was quite floppy. All have rooted extremely well and are absolutely gorgeous. When the prices become sane, or you know someone with one, don't hesitate to get a one node, leaf plant. And don't underwater it while it's very young ☺
Yes, indeed! In fact, if you try to wrap the vine clockwise, and clip it, if it can't correct itself, it'll just kill off that vine and start another, most likely. Good question.
Of course. If you're local to Iowa City, you can grab one any time. Otherwise they should be rooted enough for shipping in the near future. You can always use my email that's in the description to check up on them. Cheers.
@@soberplantguy I find hoyas in USA are very expensive, at least from my observation of the Online Store Unsolicited Plant Talks. This is quite irrational to me ,because USA is such a big market and things are supposed to be cheaper. I know in China, the big market has dragged the prices of hoya really low. An hoya argentina princess cutting costs 30 euro but here in Germany 150 euro.
If people are willing to pay those exorbitant prices, sellers have no motivation to bring them down. The rest of us just have to be patient until the frenzy dies down.
@@soothirak I'm just looking around my living room, think, "not many of these plants cost more than 20 bucks or so." Of course, I like to buy very small plants ... but still, it counts! Cheers from Iowa City
I ordered a NGG somewhat recently and it arrived in poor conditions. I chopped off all the roots to a stub and water propped and was amazed with how resilient it is 😦 it grew back amazingly. Can’t wait for mine to eventually look like yours 🙏🏻 😊
Glad it recovered, so to speak! It’s such a lovely plant ☺️
I just love your videos! I've been collecting Hoya for about 4 years and love to learn as much as I can. (I also haven't had a drink in 126 days!!) I'd love to see you make a video on how you root your props. I still struggle getting some to root. Sending good vibes from Washington state!
Hey, hey!!! Congratulations!!!! That’s a really big deal. I can definitely show props in the next video or two. I’m working on a longer range project of testing ten substrates. Hang in there. You’ve got a great start 😊
Right on you! Also sober in Washington
@@robinprice6879 Hey, alright! We're everywhere ☺
I love how you threw the vine over your shoulder while repotting! And then wondered why I never thought of doing that. 😂Love your vids. Thank you! 🇨🇦
I did? Good Lord 🤣😂🤣
@@soberplantguy It was most excellent. And practical. 😆probably not as a traumatic for the plant either as opposed to us whipping them around.
This channel will go from 530 5300 very fast and become more and more popular after that. Love your videos. ❤
What a nice thing to say 😊 I'm glad you're enjoying my "works in progress."
I've only seen NGG a couple of times locally and they were sad looking plants that didn't tempt me and didn't make me want to add them to my wishlist. I may have to rethink that after seeing yours. Very pretty!! Though the plants at all of the Lowe's in my area are generally crap, I did find a $20 Krimson Princess with wide leaves and a $17 Sp Aff Burtoniae, both of which I love. In fact, the Krimson Princess, though very common, might be my favorite plant. It's huge and gorgeous and -- after suffering plant abuse at Lowe's -- could probably endure the apocalypse without dropping a leaf. I have many that are a lot harder to find and cost me a lot more, but that one is still special in my eyes.
Many of my favorite plants are more common, for sure. However pathetic your Lowe’s is, ours has to be ten times worse 😳
@@soberplantguy Oh, I don't know. I'd be willing to back the crap level of the three Lowe's nearest to me against most any others. The Sp Aff Burtoniae was so sodden with water that -- despite my putting it in a southeast window -- it was still soaking wet three weeks after I bought it. I was trying to give it time to acclimate before I repotted it, but I couldn't take it anymore and just went ahead and repotted. I figured that the stress of repotting had to be better than the stress of drowning. I watch other RUclipsrs finding all kinds of amazing plants at their local Lowe's and wonder what kind of magical land they live in.
@amymarshall1829 when I get one that is soaking wet like that, and how long it's been that wet is an unknown, I always pop it out of the pot and place the whole thing on an old folded up towel, then into a plastic bin, like a bus tub or a kitty litter tray. You can wick out the water, and even switch out for a dry towel a couple times, and save a plant, sometimes.
I love my NGG. I was lucky enough that a plant group I'm in in my city did a Christmas party, and one of the other members brought several NGG plants for everyone. I was so thrilled. It's my second favorite Hoya after my Krimson Queen, which was my very first Hoya.
Ummm ... when can I meet this outstanding human being?? 😁 For sure, the NGG is a stone cold beauty.
Have never seen a video highlighting the most thirsty plants vs least thirsty plants. Of course they would be ones in your collection, but I would be very interested. I did discover on my own that the NNG was as you describe. I moved mine into a glazed pot to keep from drying it past the no return point.
Great video idea
That's a really interesting thought. I wonder if there's a way to break that down into a more generalized pattern. That's really something for me to look at. Thanks so much!
NGGs are still pretty popular here in MN. Just saw a plant in a 3" pot on sale for $60 (4/5 leaves). Still too expensive for me. I see them in local Hoya club sales, every so often, for a good price, but they get snatched up right quick! I have very limited space, so I'm going to stick with my small-leaf bebes.
I love the small leaved Hoya! It's good to know your space. Very challenging to grow a plant well in an environment that doesn't suit it. Cheers from down here in Iowa 😀
Thanks for this video. I killed a small seedling and gave up. Lol. I think I will put it in semi-hydro next time. Your plant is gorgeous
Thank you , and better luck luck next time!
Such a beautiful plant ❤
And I can't even imagine someone giving you a thumbs down! 😮
Oh, it’s just one or two per video. Can’t please everyone 😀
@@soberplantguy that's the truth. But you've got a fan here for sure 😉
That's a hoya on my wish list. I've been thinking of going more with your grow mix versus mine using perlite, bark and potting soil. . How often do you find you need to repot? Did you have a hard time finding smaller coco chips??? You have great content in your videos. Thank you fellow Iowan. It's a beautiful evening down in Southern Iowa. I'm glad you forget things and have to stop and come back. It always makes me chuckle. Thank you
It’s Legigo brand. Got it from Amazon. It’s almost all chip/little to no filler (fibers). Great stuff. This plant has had more upgrades than usual-soooo thirsty. But on average, not often. Every second year? Or at least freshen them up. And yes, what a gorgeous evening!!
So agree with you, many thanks from south of france for this video !!
How cool !! Thanks for watching ☺️
Hey Dave👋! I just purchased the least expensive NGG i could find on Etsy 4 leaves for $28. That's a good deal. I had gven up on it for a while but when i saw it last night I had to grab it st thst price. I hope it grows well. And, NO, most hoya does not like growing in small pots! Once I complete my wish list hoyas, 4, that's it. ( or will it be...🤔) Thanks Dave for your sense of humor and sharing! Dee, NY
That's a really great price! Good luck on sticking to your wish list goal. It hasn't worked out so well for ... most of us 🤣😂🤣
@@soberplantguy lol I know!!!
Just discovered your channel and it’s helping me get through some plant chores today! You commented on how you shouldn’t treat a newly potted hoya like an established plant. Can you make a video elaborating on this?
Wahoo! Glad to have you here. That's a good video idea. I sure do have a bunch of plants that I want to get repotted, for this reason or that. Thanks much!
I just ordered one today!
You will not be disappointed !
I like Hoya gray ghost too! 😊
Absolutely! I tried to buy my friend's a few weeks back and she was all "Nah, brah. Not today" 🤣
Great video. Thanks
Thank you!
Bought a NGG from Ric last spring. Time to get it trellised. I like your format style. Informative not too long.
Thanks much, really appreciate it !
"Once this plant gets going...." Talking about a 3 ft long plant. LOL I have 4 new hoyas coming in tomorrow, and I'll be up to 8! ❤ Crystal Star Nursery is a great site for hoyas in Canada. Or dangerous 😉🇨🇦
I know Fern loves Crystal Star! You just doubled your collection! Hurray!!! 💥💥💥
It’s a very beautiful plant David.
Thank you 😊
You’re welcome 😊
I so want that plant.
I do have a few gorgeous props from that video. Feel free to email me, if you like!
the substrate you use is pretty fancy anyway! I now have coconut chucks, I'll try it!
I find giving them a bit of a soak either before you pot up, or with the pot in a bowl, helps at first. Let me know how you like them 😀
Hi Dave, Your New Guinea Ghost is still one of my favorite Hoya and yours is beyond exquisite!🥰. Talk about goals! The NGG is one of my top three wishlist plants and I’ll be delighted when I find mine. (It’s good to have something to look forward to)! I agree with your comment about if you have $40.00 you’ll by pass the big box stores and get a plant that you really want. I do the same and for me patience has paid off and now I have plants that may not be too rare but they are exactly what I wanted and they bring me joy. Thanks for your tips and info as well as your wonderful humor! 👌🪴🥰
Thanks, Peggy! You'll get your Ghost and I'm sure it'll be amazing 😀 I can't really keep the big box store plants alive anyway, so it's probably irrelevant as to plant choice 🤣😂🤣
@@soberplantguy Too funny!😂
Your plant is awesome. Mine is much smaller, but I’m loving it.
Yours is much smaller ... for now. Thanks for the nice compliment! ☺
Wow absolutely gorgeous plant, I love the pale green foliage 💚
Ah, thanks! Looks a whole lot prettier in person, but I'm glad it came through in the video. Cheers! 😀
@@soberplantguy you did a great job with the lighting 👍
Hi Dave. You mentioned growing in the tent. Do your plants live outside the tent during the hotter months or you rotate according to the season? Does that make sense?
Annnd those plants that aren’t in the tent do you have a room humidifier? If so can you share the brand pls?
Oh, good question. If I'm really trying to get growth out of them, especially if they're small, they're staying in (also considering that I can give them perfect lighting in there). Others, that were basically wintering in there, are slowly coming out. I'll finally be putting the plant porch together now that it has warmed up here in Iowa. Right now it's perfect for props and seedlings, that's for sure. Cheers ☺
I’m trying to prop in perlite it’s been a journey! I don’t want to use straight soil and I am trying to swap substrate on a bunch of cuttings that I bought rooted in soils. I would have been better off letting them grow and taking new cuttings
I’m confident that you’ll be successful though. 😊
This Hoya is still 200 dollars in Australia! And I want one 😅 Why are they so rare? Are they hard to propagate? 😢
WHAT??? That's sooo annoying. They prop as easily as any plant I have. I made seven or eight 3" pots out of the vine I trimmed. All but one went straight into a soil mix, one into perlite filled with water because it was quite floppy. All have rooted extremely well and are absolutely gorgeous.
When the prices become sane, or you know someone with one, don't hesitate to get a one node, leaf plant. And don't underwater it while it's very young ☺
Do you do the counter-clockwise method? I can't remember where I heard that, but someone said hoya's normally grow counter-clockwise, when they can.
Yes, indeed! In fact, if you try to wrap the vine clockwise, and clip it, if it can't correct itself, it'll just kill off that vine and start another, most likely. Good question.
@@soberplantguy That's very interesting. Maybe I got that from you ;)
The famous kitchen knife has returned 🤣.
I don't know what you're talking about 🤫
I want one...I was born in New Guinea but do you think I can find one??
Oh noooo 🤣
Can I buy a piece of that beautiful baby David😮😊
Of course. If you're local to Iowa City, you can grab one any time. Otherwise they should be rooted enough for shipping in the near future. You can always use my email that's in the description to check up on them. Cheers.
I potted a 1 leaf fungii in a 3.5 inch pot and 6 months later it dries out in 2 days
Very, very thirsty plants. Even young. Cheers! 😁
I would pay 20$ for several nodes of this ghost. I can’t find any
i got one cutting for free after buying an expensive hoya.
Nice! I'm sure you'll enjoy growing it up and out 😁
@@soberplantguy I find hoyas in USA are very expensive, at least from my observation of the Online Store Unsolicited Plant Talks. This is quite irrational to me ,because USA is such a big market and things are supposed to be cheaper. I know in China, the big market has dragged the prices of hoya really low. An hoya argentina princess cutting costs 30 euro but here in Germany 150 euro.
People overprice Hoya so much it’s ridiculous
There’s fair compensation for growing and taking care of plants, and then there’s highway robbery 🤣😂🤣
If people are willing to pay those exorbitant prices, sellers have no motivation to bring them down. The rest of us just have to be patient until the frenzy dies down.
My collection are under 19 dollars. One of them is blooming beautifully, Today I went to get for more varieties!!
@@soothirak I'm just looking around my living room, think, "not many of these plants cost more than 20 bucks or so." Of course, I like to buy very small plants ... but still, it counts! Cheers from Iowa City