I think this video had a lot of good general info. I've been growing hoyas for years (over 15) but mostly just the plain Carnosa. They can tolerate medium to low light, but will NOT flower in medium light. I have one near a South Window upstairs and that one flowers every year for me. I also agree about the chunky mix. I've been mostly growing my hoyas in regular potting soil, which is fine, but they grow much better in at least a 1/3 bark, 1/3 soil, 1/3 perlite mix (roughly). Other growers use different ingredients in their mixes. Like fern stems, charcoal, coarse perlite (which is harder to find), work castings, chicken manure, succulent mix, etc. I also agree about the pot bound thing. The one I have upstairs that flowers was in a tiny pot, and it had really stopped growing completely a few years ago. I repotted it this year and it has put out one new vine, and at least 8-10 new leaves. I also have another one which is kind of over-potted. That one I'm more careful with the watering, but it's putting out a lot of new growth. That one also put out about 10 leaves, and about a 4 foot long vine. PS: They like humidity because they grow on trees in jungles. They can tolerate fairly low humidity just fine, and it won't stop them from flowering.
PS: I decided the expand my collection this year, and I now have: Krimson Queen, Callistophylla, Wayettii, and Pubicalyx (likely Royal Hawaiian Purple or Red Buttons). I have a few others I'd like to get next year.
oh yes thank you so much! those are some interesting soil mixctures haha I'll have to try adding some of those! So exciting that you're expanding your collection!! 💚
A when to water tip for the Hoyas with thicker leaves that I got from a plant nursery is feel the edges of the leaves. If they are developing a ridge along the edge give your Hoya a drink of water.
This is a great video. It’s hard to give care videos because we do all have different variables going on. My Hoyas are jealous of your humidity, however I look like a big greaseball when I visit Houston.
I bought two hoyas at a local dog charity event. Neither of them have flowered since I bought them a couple of years ago, so at least I have a few pointers to get then to flower. Thanks!
There is this store not too far from me that has a HUGE hoya that is almost always in bloom. They give it Age-Old "Bloom" fertilizer. I never thought of giving them a bloom-type fertilizer. So I may be switching to that.
Hoyas can also be fertilized with a spray bottle with tea or coffee,,,, After that the most important thing for a Hoya plant apart from the givens of temperature and humidity is some mostly diffused amount of natural bright sunshine of a south facing window
Girl you have a gorgeous collection 😍 I love my Hoya and your collection is serious GOALS 🙌🏻 I completely understand not wanting to do care videos due to not having a species for a super long amount of time. I felt the same way over the “rare” philos. I can give care tips for the more common varieties, I’ve had some of them for a good while but though my more uncommon Philos are doing well, I just haven’t had them in my home long enough to give proper care tips. Great video ! I love that you ask others for advice as well 💚
Thank you girly!! Yeah I'm way too terrified to make a video on my rare philos becasue they're expensive and I dont want people blaming me for a plant dying 💚😅
You know, there might be something to that theory about hoyas flowering in high humidity. I got a cutting of a hoya carnosa compacta rooted in one of those rockwool cubes about 3 or 4 months ago and ive been keeping it in the same enclosure as my nepenthes (95%RH or more and 28-30ºC in daytime with a drop to 19ºC at night) and my hoya just flowered. The mix i have it in is long fibre sphagnum moss, orchid bark and worm castings from my worm farm
Such a great video Lessya! There were lots of helpful points there! One question: my hoyas grow peduncles but the pendu led dry out without ever flowering. Have you experienced anything like that ?
Thank you!! And yes It's happened to me a couple of times. I believeee and what I've noticed is that it happens when I let my plants dry out just a little too much. It's definitely something I have to look into more though! A lot of people also say it's just a luck thing lol 💚😅
@@LessyasLeaves Hey ! thanks for replying. I think you are right, it could be the water issue. I tend to treat my Hoyas like my succulents and water them barely. I should try to maintain a schedule. Thanks Lessya !! Love your videos ! Keep rocking !
Thank you! I just got a large well established cutting of an heirloom Hoya from an 80+ year old plant and I really really want it to thrive! It’s my first Hoya ❤️
I’m sorry people are critical. I have had plants for years & I am always learning new things, and a lot of my new knowledge has come from RUclipsrs like you who are 1/2 my age. Speaking of learning I am very excited for your semi-hydro video. I am intrigued by it and don’t know a thing.
danielle C be careful not to over water! The carnosa is a slightly more flimsy hoya so the taco test might now be the best for it 😅 Make sure to only test the older leaves as well! ☺️ good luck! 💚
You did a great job providing your tips for Hoyas. We appreciate you sharing and totally understsnd that you are not claiming to be an expert and are just trying to help. Thanks for sharing☺👍❤.
I’m so excited because I’m getting a australis hoya and it my first ever Hoya I’m been wanting a Hoya since I sarted getting into plants about 2 ish years ago and I’ve heard there good for people new to Hoyas so a friend in a month is giving me one she has a lot of them I love seeing them this year my room isn’t a room any more it a Bali jungle on my channel I’m doing a tour of my room soon so can see them all my plants are real no fake plants I have so plants and I can’t pick my favourite they are all my children
Very informative. I'm just starting my hoya journey with 5 in my collection. Thriving very well. You answered my thoughts on the pots btw. Good job!!!!
I am new to plants like 6months in. I just got two hoyas a krimson queen and princess and ive been watching videos trying to learn when to water them. Everyone has said wait for the wrinkle im concerned because i saw wrinkling and watered her but i was confused because the day after some leaves still felt bendy. ): i dont want to kill my hoyas but im confused on when to water. Ive heard some people go a month and others go a week/3weeks. Can u give me a estimate on when to water, i live in California and they are hanging near my window in bright indirect light.
It could just be they’re still absorbing water but I would recommend getting a moisture meter! I’ve found one on amazon for like $10 and it was really helpful when I first started out (I’m on my 3rd year of being a plant mom 💚) because it’s kinda hard to tell when to water before you get an idea of your environment. Try noting the weight of the pot when it’s wet versus when it dries out as well, it’ll be lighter when dry so that’s a trick I use. But when in doubt it’s better to just wait a few days after you think the plant is dry because hoyas can come back from under watering quicker than they would from being over watered (I’ve found) Hope this helps a little! 😊
A another good way of telling if you need to water is the weight of the plant an container. Right after a good watering the plant, soil an container are heavy, as it dries out it will get lighter in weight. I’ve used this 30 yrs. Some flowering plants do like to be root bound before flowering. If there is room for root growth, the plant will grow roots. If root bound it sends energy to the top of the plant. Depends on what it is. Don’t pay any attention to haters!! We all have to start some where. It’s like old saying: you don’t want a carpenter to do brain surgery the same as you don’t neurosurgeon too build your house. Keep up good work keep learning. One day you’ll be the expert!!
💗Nothin but love for ya here! Your great attitude and love for plants is what makes your videos so enjoyable! Keep on sharing your journey and doin you 🌱
Seems like everyone is talking about hoya lately and I love it! I'm new to it, and only have young small plants so far, but they're doing really well and growing, so hopefully flowers will come one day too.
Haha I think so too!! I hope you get some too! Something I forgot to mention in the video is that I don't think size matters because I've had hoyas flower for me with only 2 leaves! 🥰💚So hopefully you get some beauties soon 💚💚💚
Don’t worry about the haters. You are doing a great job.
Haha thank you so much!!! This means a lot! 🥰
OBVIIII you're doing something rooight cuz your hoyas are poppin and so are YOU! xo
I think this video had a lot of good general info. I've been growing hoyas for years (over 15) but mostly just the plain Carnosa. They can tolerate medium to low light, but will NOT flower in medium light. I have one near a South Window upstairs and that one flowers every year for me. I also agree about the chunky mix. I've been mostly growing my hoyas in regular potting soil, which is fine, but they grow much better in at least a 1/3 bark, 1/3 soil, 1/3 perlite mix (roughly). Other growers use different ingredients in their mixes. Like fern stems, charcoal, coarse perlite (which is harder to find), work castings, chicken manure, succulent mix, etc. I also agree about the pot bound thing. The one I have upstairs that flowers was in a tiny pot, and it had really stopped growing completely a few years ago. I repotted it this year and it has put out one new vine, and at least 8-10 new leaves. I also have another one which is kind of over-potted. That one I'm more careful with the watering, but it's putting out a lot of new growth. That one also put out about 10 leaves, and about a 4 foot long vine. PS: They like humidity because they grow on trees in jungles. They can tolerate fairly low humidity just fine, and it won't stop them from flowering.
PS: I decided the expand my collection this year, and I now have: Krimson Queen, Callistophylla, Wayettii, and Pubicalyx (likely Royal Hawaiian Purple or Red Buttons). I have a few others I'd like to get next year.
oh yes thank you so much! those are some interesting soil mixctures haha I'll have to try adding some of those! So exciting that you're expanding your collection!! 💚
So, low light for flowering?
Thanks for the info JC
A when to water tip for the Hoyas with thicker leaves that I got from a plant nursery is feel the edges of the leaves. If they are developing a ridge along the edge give your Hoya a drink of water.
This is a really real approach to plant tips, youre presenting advice but being like "everybody's got different advice!" I respect that
Thank you!! I'm trying lol! 🥰🥰
hi!!! when do you use your orchid spray on hoyas? day or night time? and how often do you spray them? weekly?
This is a great video. It’s hard to give care videos because we do all have different variables going on. My Hoyas are jealous of your humidity, however I look like a big greaseball when I visit Houston.
I'm finding out that each plant grows differently depending on where they imported from, the soil, the climate, humidity, and the season of the year!!
I keep my hoyas in only orchid bark and mine are very happy ❤️❤️ with new growth constantly so it works that way too!
Hi just bought my 1st Hoya yesterday. An Australis.
Do you have a canary?? Sounds beautiful!
Do you too water or bottom water your hoyas? Thanks I’m advance
Top water
I bought two hoyas at a local dog charity event. Neither of them have flowered since I bought them a couple of years ago, so at least I have a few pointers to get then to flower. Thanks!
I hear that they need to reach a certain age to flower. I just got my first one and that’s what they told me at the plant shop.
There is this store not too far from me that has a HUGE hoya that is almost always in bloom. They give it Age-Old "Bloom" fertilizer. I never thought of giving them a bloom-type fertilizer. So I may be switching to that.
Should I mist my Hoyas? Or better not, and have them close to a humidifier? I really love your crinkle 8 I want mine to be as pretty:D
If you mist 1~2 times a day would help Hoya flowing.
Hoyas can also be fertilized with a spray bottle with tea or coffee,,,,
After that the most important thing for a Hoya plant apart from the givens of temperature and humidity is some mostly diffused amount of natural bright sunshine of a south facing window
Girl you have a gorgeous collection 😍 I love my Hoya and your collection is serious GOALS 🙌🏻 I completely understand not wanting to do care videos due to not having a species for a super long amount of time. I felt the same way over the “rare” philos. I can give care tips for the more common varieties, I’ve had some of them for a good while but though my more uncommon Philos are doing well, I just haven’t had them in my home long enough to give proper care tips. Great video ! I love that you ask others for advice as well 💚
Thank you girly!! Yeah I'm way too terrified to make a video on my rare philos becasue they're expensive and I dont want people blaming me for a plant dying 💚😅
I just got my first Hoya, finally pulled the trigger! A Hoya obovata 🙈 I’m pretty nervous lol I’ve always been an aroid girl
Rachael Firestone omg I started with that for my first hoya 😐 now I have over ten hoyas😇
Out of all the rare hoyas I’ve seen it’s always my fave I love the round leaves 🥰
Ooooo yayay! i loooooove my obovata! Hope you love yours just as much! 💚🥰
You're very informative I enjoyed it
You’re so self aware
Well balanced commentary, good to see more suggestions and opinions
I use Miracle gro orchid mix.... works for me!!
You know, there might be something to that theory about hoyas flowering in high humidity.
I got a cutting of a hoya carnosa compacta rooted in one of those rockwool cubes about 3 or 4 months ago and ive been keeping it in the same enclosure as my nepenthes (95%RH or more and 28-30ºC in daytime with a drop to 19ºC at night) and my hoya just flowered.
The mix i have it in is long fibre sphagnum moss, orchid bark and worm castings from my worm farm
It took my hoya one year to root it flowered twice and stopped blooming
I like your plants in the bckround too. Your hoya collection is a good one. have you seen hoya sunset ?
Such a great video Lessya! There were lots of helpful points there! One question: my hoyas grow peduncles but the pendu led dry out without ever flowering. Have you experienced anything like that ?
Thank you!! And yes It's happened to me a couple of times. I believeee and what I've noticed is that it happens when I let my plants dry out just a little too much. It's definitely something I have to look into more though! A lot of people also say it's just a luck thing lol 💚😅
@@LessyasLeaves Hey ! thanks for replying. I think you are right, it could be the water issue. I tend to treat my Hoyas like my succulents and water them barely. I should try to maintain a schedule. Thanks Lessya !! Love your videos ! Keep rocking !
Beautiful plants,very helpful video
You are doing a Great Job Just look at your Plants
Thank you! I just got a large well established cutting of an heirloom Hoya from an 80+ year old plant and I really really want it to thrive! It’s my first Hoya ❤️
I like U so much
I’m sorry people are critical. I have had plants for years & I am always learning new things, and a lot of my new knowledge has come from RUclipsrs like you who are 1/2 my age. Speaking of learning I am very excited for your semi-hydro video. I am intrigued by it and don’t know a thing.
Taco test explanation was super helpful! I have a simple carnosa that is not happy with me.... I think I've been underwatering!
danielle C be careful not to over water! The carnosa is a slightly more flimsy hoya so the taco test might now be the best for it 😅 Make sure to only test the older leaves as well! ☺️ good luck! 💚
@@LessyasLeaves oh no! I watered it after watching this video! Eek.... Now I'm scared.
Hello💋
Thank you such a nice video ❤️
thank you!! 💚💚💚
You did a great job providing your tips for Hoyas. We appreciate you sharing and totally understsnd that you are not claiming to be an expert and are just trying to help. Thanks for sharing☺👍❤.
❤💚👍
I’m so excited because I’m getting a australis hoya and it my first ever Hoya I’m been wanting a Hoya since I sarted getting into plants about 2 ish years ago and I’ve heard there good for people new to Hoyas so a friend in a month is giving me one she has a lot of them I love seeing them this year my room isn’t a room any more it a Bali jungle on my channel I’m doing a tour of my room soon so can see them all my plants are real no fake plants I have so plants and I can’t pick my favourite they are all my children
this was super helpfull!!! i do fertilize my hoyas with an orchid one via soil... not sure if a spray in adition would be a good idea...
thank you!!! I think spraying wouldn't hurt as long as it's not done too much 🥰💚
I spray mine with orchid spray
Thank you for all this wonderful information, I need to try your helpful hints.
Thank you for watching! 💚💚let me know how it goes 🥰
How many times a week do you orchid mist? Thank you
Thanks for the video it's great 😊 your plants are beautiful! 🌿
Very informative. I'm just starting my hoya journey with 5 in my collection. Thriving very well. You answered my thoughts on the pots btw. Good job!!!!
I am new to plants like 6months in. I just got two hoyas a krimson queen and princess and ive been watching videos trying to learn when to water them. Everyone has said wait for the wrinkle im concerned because i saw wrinkling and watered her but i was confused because the day after some leaves still felt bendy. ): i dont want to kill my hoyas but im confused on when to water. Ive heard some people go a month and others go a week/3weeks. Can u give me a estimate on when to water, i live in California and they are hanging near my window in bright indirect light.
It could just be they’re still absorbing water but I would recommend getting a moisture meter! I’ve found one on amazon for like $10 and it was really helpful when I first started out (I’m on my 3rd year of being a plant mom 💚) because it’s kinda hard to tell when to water before you get an idea of your environment. Try noting the weight of the pot when it’s wet versus when it dries out as well, it’ll be lighter when dry so that’s a trick I use. But when in doubt it’s better to just wait a few days after you think the plant is dry because hoyas can come back from under watering quicker than they would from being over watered (I’ve found) Hope this helps a little! 😊
Hi Lessya! A lot of information and tips out there for Hoyas! Enjoyed your info and tips for caring for them. TFS!
I pray my Hoyas begin to flower... I too live in Houston! Thanks for all the tips!
A another good way of telling if you need to water is the weight of the plant an container. Right after a good watering the plant, soil an container are heavy, as it dries out it will get lighter in weight. I’ve used this 30 yrs. Some flowering plants do like to be root bound before flowering. If there is room for root growth, the plant will grow roots. If root bound it sends energy to the top of the plant. Depends on what it is. Don’t pay any attention to haters!! We all have to start some where. It’s like old saying: you don’t want a carpenter to do brain surgery the same as you don’t neurosurgeon too build your house. Keep up good work keep learning. One day you’ll be the expert!!
Thank you so much!! These are helpful tips! You're so sweet! 💚🥰💚
Do you fertilize the soil with the orchid spray or do you spray it on the air roots?
So you spray the orchid spray right on the leaves ?
💗Nothin but love for ya here! Your great attitude and love for plants is what makes your videos so enjoyable! Keep on sharing your journey and doin you 🌱
Don't do it.
*Can I get a hoya?*
I warned you
Thanks for all the information 😁😁
love you for your green thumb
i see you
You are so beautiful. Keep it up
💕💕💕thanks for the tips~~^^
Great video and good tips thanks for sharing your the best have a blessed week❤
Thank you so much!! you have a blessed week as well! 💚
Wowwww
Seems like everyone is talking about hoya lately and I love it! I'm new to it, and only have young small plants so far, but they're doing really well and growing, so hopefully flowers will come one day too.
Haha I think so too!! I hope you get some too! Something I forgot to mention in the video is that I don't think size matters because I've had hoyas flower for me with only 2 leaves! 🥰💚So hopefully you get some beauties soon 💚💚💚
@@LessyasLeaves that's good to know, thanks!
Heather de Greeff definitely a new #hoyahead here too! I can see why people like them so much. I’m obsessed with the 2 I have 🤗
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Nice
thank you so much! 💚
Quit apologizing... either do it or not
To much talk.☹☹