Hoyas That Almost Died in Shipping | Update

[@BasiePlants]

What Hoya arrived in the worst condition to you? 👀

[@Osminoqtos]

Hoya sp north Vietnam. From the Netherlands. I think its a Hoya bonii, but not sure. Have to see the flowers . It took 3 Weeks of shipping from the Netherlands to Austria. It had mealybugs instead of roots and the stem was covered in broad mites. But I was able to safe this plant. Its easy going and happy now. 🙂🙃🌱

[@DariaKaminska]

Hoya carnosa brazil (from ahhoya) [*] 😓

[@tsukechick]

I once had a seller tape the actual plant itself (stem and leaves) to the box with packing tape. Needless to say the hoya did not survive.

[@BasiePlants]

@@DariaKaminska ugh! I really love this hoya but mine is reverting! And to hear it ships bad? We won’t have that BS!

[@BasiePlants]

@@tsukechick I can’t believe someone actually thought that was a good idea.

[@123astbury]

Thank you for keeping me company while I fold laundry.

[@BasiePlants]

I hope it made that chore better! :D

[@ROMANS.12.2-USA]

Haha I’m doing laundry too!

[@rareplaid]

This is great timing as I’m waiting for a Hoya today that is 9 days overdue! I’m watching this. So I can mentally prepare myself 😂

[@BasiePlants]

Nooo! I hope she arrives well

[@rareplaid]

@@BasiePlants - she arrived a little rough but I think she’ll be ok!

[@sagewillowLisa]

Just when I think I have all the Hoya that I want for now on my wish list, I watch these videos and am like “ooooo, that one is pretty. Imma put it on my wish list!” 🙃😂😂😅👉🏼😎👉🏼

[@Wendy-zl8kv]

Yes good job, you!! I’m at truck driver and can listen to KZbin but I can’t just listen to Miro!! I’ve got to wait until I stop for the night so I can watch you!! All your content is fascinating!! Thank you sharing 🎉🎃

[@BasiePlants]

Haha, that is just amazing Wendy 😂 I think most people just listen to KZbin these days, makes me think it should all be a podcast 😂

[@vandayshataylor]

I love your videos…especially when they are longer. ❤It’s a vibe and so informative. I love Hoyas sold a lot,because umm I had a problem lol. Over 105 mostly rare that were imported….not including my other plants. Some died when my dad passed. I think it was my mental health and they missed the intense care they were used to getting.I’m happy to watch your process and I’m going to start collecting and preservation again.

[@tsukechick]

Thank you so much for these videos. Whenever I'm having trouble getting myself moving to do plant chores, I'll put your videos on and they help me get in the zone. (The zone of wanting more hoyas...) I repotted 5 hoyas, trellised 2, and generally did a big root census and leaf cleaning, so everybody in my personal jungle is much happier thanks to you! Glad these plants that had a rough time in shipping have recovered well, and I appreciate the tips!

[@BasiePlants]

Wow, you did a lot! Congrats :D I think even more than I did in the video 😂 It is because of all the talking. 😂

[@annettearrington957]

I have loved your videos this weekend while recovering from surgery! Thank you!

[@BasiePlants]

I am glad to hear that! Have a quick recovery 💚

[@roxanedawn3752]

Thanks for the seaweed tip! Now I'm looking everywhere for seaweed.

[@misterplantastic]

Can't wait for Miro's trellising masterclass (™) 😂

[@BasiePlants]

I am sure it will be wildly popular and VERY useful. 😂

[@roxanedawn3752]

@@BasiePlants 😁

[@brooklin_bernek]

I’m So here for the frequent uploads ❤❤❤❤❤

[@sheilachuck3067]

Enjoyed this very much.

[@BasiePlants]

Thank you 💚

[@LizMartinez-ir5zz]

I love your background and great entertainment ❤❤❤ bravo 👏

[@BasiePlants]

Thank you Liz 💚

[@Vikkeexox]

Your videos make my week

[@BasiePlants]

I am glad to hear that 💚

[@karenb136]

I appreciate all of this wonderful information you give on Hoyas. I would love to know which ones like lower light and which ones like hotter temps if you are looking for a future video idea. I can’t figure out why my fuzzy back Australis is loosing leaves. I don’t see any pests on it and I treated it with a fungicide in case it’s that. I put it outside on my patio now to see if it likes it better in the high humidity. I’m in Florida. Anyway, thanks so much for any and all info. Gorgeous hair. 😍 💚🌱💚

[@BasiePlants]

Those are great video ideas :) I have been thinking of making those videos, but I wasn't sure anyone was interested :D I didn't have lack with australis ssp. australis (australis with pubescent/ fuzzy leaves) - mine never wanted to grow. A lot of people say they also go through a dry, dormant season, so maybe now is the time to reduce watering? But I am not sure.

[@karenb136]

@@BasiePlants thank you for responding 💚

[@sharonbrown5238]

I’ve gotten two Hoyas in the mail and had to rehab them both and both of them made. One every leaf fell off but it had tiny root ball and the other was just all dehydrated very bad and I saved it.

[@ceciliasalcedoelizondo7118]

I have had great success with Hoyas as well! 😁

[@curryisgood6103]

my patella white also took a long time after being potted but now it started growing . it defintely takes a little bit longer than the pink version. Mine grows in organic mix and actually dries out in between waterings. I am surprised that you put the used pon into a fresh container of pon. Since my root mealy breakout I would never do that again. Learned my lesson

[@BasiePlants]

I hope it starts to grow soon! It is time. 😂 All my hoyas are inside, and I haven't purchased any new hoyas that I didn't root myself in the past year or so, so the chances of root mealybugs are very slim and I would have seen some signs - yellowing/ dehydrated leaves and obviously see them on the roots :D I have had a wild experience with root mealybugs last year too, so I feel you :/ That is why I avoid ordering any imported and rooted hoyas from Thailand. My friend recently bought some and still, they are full of root mealybugs in that coconut husk. So I avoid those like the plague, even if the price is good. 😂 Just cuttings from trusted collectors.

[@roselyncenaspa-alisbo7569]

Wow excellent plant collection you have ! I enjoy watching your video coz some of my video also is about my plant collection sir !

[@mommayanna]

My grey ghost arrived with leaves looking bad but a very developed root system. The leaves died and fell off and I’m hoping it will regrow but it’s not looking good so far

[@ROMANS.12.2-USA]

What type of pon do you use and do you add fertilizer when rooting in it?

[@jeeii]

Do you have a “how to video” on making your trellises?!?! I am just watching you making them so quick and easy with my mouth wide open!!! Teach us!!

[@BasiePlants]

I don't have one but Betsy does and so does Doug Chamberlain :) I may have a section in one of my videos, but I can't remember which one 😅

[@jeeii]

@@BasiePlants thank you!! I’ll look for it!

[@christinesmith2]

Could you share a link of the companies you order from please? I live in Spain and cannot find any Hoyas besides the two most popular ones.

[@wvh4039]

Miro, would you say that Hoya carrii likes it in average humidity? My household humidity is about 50ish. I just got a cutting a week ago.

[@elizabethtaylor1288]

I have an order pending for Hoya decipulea . i'm nervous and excited.

[@BasiePlants]

Uuuuh! That is a very special one! I hope it arrives great 💚

[@elizabethtaylor1288]

as an insurance policy I ordered 3 of them... 🌱🌱🌱

[@jeffbp4945]

I had the same problem with my white patella! it was stagnant for almost 8 months and had a good root system. I applied orchid keiki paste (Cytokinin) to one node as an experiment and moved the entire plant to a self watering pot (in pon), one and a half weeks later it pushed out new growths from almost every single node, except the one where the paste was applied. So it might just want the pon to be constantly moist - not sure if the paste really did anything :)

[@BasiePlants]

Interesting! I heard white patella can be a bit more tricky! I don't have any keiki paste at the moment but I could put her in a small selfwatering pot. Thanks! :)

[@mn4169]

Hoya Krohiannii Black Leaves, died the day after it came, was in tve pist far to long, nine days for a tiny cutting. Broke my heart😢

[@BasiePlants]

Oh, I am sorry :( They can really be finnicky sometimes with the shipping, even the hardier species.

[@xeniagreen8726]

Hi, there. I was trying to purchase grow light from Mars Hydro, I wanted to use your discount code, but am I blind that I couldn't fine where I can put the discount code... I haven't pay it yet, thought I would ask you first, see if you can show me where to put your discount code before I buy it. Thanks 😊

[@narutoboybv7906]

hey man. where do you get your square pots? the ones you have on most of your hoya. thanks

[@BasiePlants]

They were 3D printed by my friend :)

[@sandiesorchids9387]

Could you please tell me where you get the grey or blue square pots?

[@BasiePlants]

My friend 3D prints them :)

[@jeeii]

Miro, have you ever tried fluval stratum? I think you would absolutely love it!!! I was given amazing hoyas on there death bed for free, from my local plant shop. Aka a, $165 hoya undulata they could no longer sell at my local plant shop. Keep the dead over priced Hoyas coming my way please!!!! And What is this seaweed product?? We need it!!

[@BasiePlants]

The seaweed product is called Algamic, by BioBizz :) We don't have fluval stratum here, I tried to find it but no luck :(

[@jeeii]

@@BasiePlants thank you so much! Your the best

[@williammalone8097]

Fantastic Video, thank you. I noticed a lot of your plants are in what looks to me a pon, is that correct? Then you have them inserted inside another container which has a water reservoir in the bottom. Are you doing this with all your plants now or do some of them get eventually transferred into an orchid bark mixture? I am on a quest for the perfect potting medium. Much like looking for the Holy Grail, it seems to be an endless journey (but it does take me and my plants to some interesting locations!). Again, thank you for the videos, I look forward to seeing each as it comes out and because of you, I have learned a lot. My plants asked me to thank you.

[@BasiePlants]

Not all are in that setup since selfwatering pots are hard to find here :) Some hoyas are in pon, with a wick, and then there is a cover pot with a reservoir. Then some are in nusrsery pots, with no wick and in cover pots that have a very small reserovir but I really don't use it, it is mainly so the water doesn't spill everywhere, I can't really rely it to be self watering :) As for the mixes, some love pon, some prefer coco peat and perlite :) I don't think there is just one mix, I think at least two are necessary :) But of course, it depends what hoyas you are growing :)

[@roselyncenaspa-alisbo7569]

Hi sir ! Greetings from your new friend in the Phillippines ok ?

[@MT-fq6xj]

did you make your tellis Thank you

[@BasiePlants]

I did :)

[@theresahubert1580]

I didn’t think I liked Hoya. Well, in a short time I have 13 now😂. My question is I know that I let one get to dry so that the end of the vine dryed out, do I cut it back to a node? Thank you in advance 🎃

[@BasiePlants]

Yes, you can cut back the dry vines to the part that is still alive, the part that still has sap coming out of it when it is cut :)

[@melrussell7830]

Hoya lacunosa snow caps twice! 🙁 I tried to rescue in a small prop box in moss, but just rotted … I have rescued Hoya lacunosa Barang Terenggeru hopefully 😊

[@BasiePlants]

I hope you did! I still don't have Barang Terengganu, but I hope to get one next year :D I also need to get Snow Caps!

[@melrussell7830]

@@BasiePlants I’m very sad that both Snow Caps died and as I live in the UK no one seems to have it, so they were imported from Poland with only one nod !

[@nicolemorreau9977]

I feel like my hoyas are constantly struggling. I started using predatory mites to help with the flat mites (false spider mites) and some hoyas have started to grow, but I still have some that are just slow or not doing anything. I tell myself that as long as they are not dying, we are good. I feel like I am constantly learning new things and trying to figure out what each hoya wants. Hopefully someday I will have tons of big beautiful hoyas. But for now, I am happy with any growth and ecstatic when I get blooms 💚 Happy Planting!

[@BasiePlants]

Some do grow slower than others :) But it could take a moment for the predatory mites to start working :) I would make sure the roots are good, there are no mites (or that you have intrduced predatory mites) and that they have good light, heat and humidity :) I am sure you can get them to grow! (except for several cursed ones. I am looking at you Hoya lambii! 😢)

[@roselyncenaspa-alisbo7569]

Fully watch to your video and hug done ok ? Stay connected...

[@betsybegonia]

I sent you Hoya piestolepis? 😂

[@BasiePlants]

😂😂😂 I am not surprised you don't remember, there were so many hoyas in that box.

[@betsybegonia]

@@BasiePlants 😂 I blacked out.

[@catherinesaulnier5448]

💚🤗

[@bujangmycat]

Thank you for always laughing in the face of tragedy.

[@BasiePlants]

Hahaha 😂 You are welcome 😅

[@vickymontreuil3745]

Miro Miro Miro 🤣🤣😘😘

[@christinesmith2]

Russet

[@johnfrieson9428]

a lot of this collection looks liked weeds you tear off your fence and throw in the trash lol