Slow growth| Is it the PLANT or PESTS? Checking my "Hard Hoya" under a microscope 🔬

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  • Опубликовано: 29 окт 2024

Комментарии • 27

  • @luciansteph
    @luciansteph  2 месяца назад

    Did you see anything that I missed? Also, what do you use to treat pests?

  • @moore_hd1676
    @moore_hd1676 2 месяца назад +1

    Always love to see when you’ve posted a new video! Your smile and positive attitude are so contagious ❤ I’ve thought about getting one of these microscopes before, but I feel like seeing bugs so close up in my house would gross me out 🤣

    • @luciansteph
      @luciansteph  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you. 😊
      Yes I was completely grossed out in the beginning. But got used to it after a while. Granted I didn’t find much except dead fungus gnats 😅

  • @hnelson5609
    @hnelson5609 2 месяца назад +3

    I treated my hoya kerri with sulphur powder applying it with a paint brush. I immediately got a growth point and 2 new leaves. I don't want to spray it on by mixing with water. I also brushed the leaves of my alocasia to kill spider mites. Dusting it on would be faster but so far I haven't figured out how to do it lightly.

    • @luciansteph
      @luciansteph  2 месяца назад +1

      Very nice. So glad that works for you. 🪴🪴

  • @melg8475
    @melg8475 2 месяца назад +1

    Your hoya obovata splash is so pretty!

  • @herrenfam
    @herrenfam Месяц назад

    I enjoyed your video :) I had my own “great flat mite apocalypse of 2021” 😂 In my experience, I’ve found mites most often on the undersides of leaves at the base near the stem. A wise Hoya grower once said that it’s not normal for Hoyas to stop growing for an extended time - they grow quite fast in nature. On that premise, I’ve treated for flat mites even without seeing them, and had resumption of growth on the plant. It’s not a guarantee to restart growth, but if it’s a last resort, it’s worth a shot!

    • @luciansteph
      @luciansteph  Месяц назад

      👋🏽 Michelle! Thank you. 😊
      That’s so true. Most have started growing. Let’s see how the others do 🙈

  • @marysmith86
    @marysmith86 2 месяца назад +1

    Hi, can I ask what you spray your plants down with. Glad there are no stowaways on your lovely hoyas.

    • @luciansteph
      @luciansteph  2 месяца назад +1

      Yes, I use horticultural oil. Easy to find at hardware stores (at least where I live).

  • @hjkhkjgjhk5710
    @hjkhkjgjhk5710 2 месяца назад

    Interesting ❤

    • @hjkhkjgjhk5710
      @hjkhkjgjhk5710 2 месяца назад +1

      Neem

    • @luciansteph
      @luciansteph  2 месяца назад

      @hjkhkjgjhk5710 actually l use horticultural oil, not neem oil.

    • @hjkhkjgjhk5710
      @hjkhkjgjhk5710 2 месяца назад

      It's working! Do you like horticulture oil across your collect or mainly hoya? Which brand?

    • @luciansteph
      @luciansteph  2 месяца назад

      @hjkhkjgjhk5710 yes, I like it for everything. It works beautifully. Got the idea from @gennasplants
      Less sticky than neem oil and more effective.
      Brand: green earth

    • @hjkhkjgjhk5710
      @hjkhkjgjhk5710 2 месяца назад

      Thank you so much! Beautiful collection! Love your positive vibes!!❤

  • @Miles_Hoffman
    @Miles_Hoffman 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for your video! Glad I inspired you 😊
    I have the same scope, it’s tricky. My flat mites were brown. Hard to see, I had to stay in one spot and wait for something to move. I see some damage on a few, but your care may be doing the trick. I use a paint brush and dust the entire plant and if it gets in the medium, don’t worry @19:56 I saw a flat mite. Also @22:23.

    • @luciansteph
      @luciansteph  2 месяца назад

      Yes that microscope is SO tricky 😅
      It’s funny, it’s those two clips I lingered the longest, I actually deleted some footage I deemed as “boring” because nothing moved. I treated them after the video, I’ll be sure to check and treat again. If i find anything, I’ll share on my social media. 🎥
      Thanks for take the time to watch and comment! 😊🪴Happy growing. 😊🪴

  • @ahahajulia
    @ahahajulia 2 месяца назад +1

    If you can still refund the microscope, but another wireless one with 4K resolution. You’ll see better and easier to use. I change mine because the basic one cannot really find flat mites, especially the white / transparent ones that will linger on the leaves.

    • @luciansteph
      @luciansteph  2 месяца назад

      There’s an idea! 😉 thank you. 🪴

  • @Plantlifewithnina
    @Plantlifewithnina 2 месяца назад

    Very interesting video. Will order it. Thx! 😊

    • @luciansteph
      @luciansteph  2 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for watching 😆🪴

  • @kayewheeler426
    @kayewheeler426 2 месяца назад +1

    It could be the characteristic of the leaves. The black spots

    • @luciansteph
      @luciansteph  2 месяца назад +1

      I'm beginning to think so too. :-)