How To Keep Hoyas Alive in Winter

[@BasiePlants]

What hoya do you find to be most difficult to keep alive in winter?

[@amandamack9258]

I really struggle with over watering my tiny hoyas that aren't well established. I've had to chop and re-root several over the past 6 weeks.

[@farinsexplodiertefreundin215]

Hoya dennisii is giving me some trouble, as well as hoya imperialis.. they like to drop leaves in winter…

[@BasiePlants]

@@amandamack9258 I am sorry to hear that! I have my small hoyas in pon, in a propbox, sometimes up to a month until they establish a bit and then I move them to a warm place, like my growtent. Some small leaved hoyas are a bit difficult in the beginning - my microphylla needed months to establish.

[@BasiePlants]

@@farinsexplodiertefreundin215 I don't grow imperialis for now, perhaps again in the future. I think it would like to be on the warm side? My dennissii seems to like the grow tent and more water. But it is easier when you have it in a warm spot with light.

[@roxanedawn3752]

I live in Northern Minnesota. Winter can be 9 months out of the year! My family will tell you that the most amazing plant we have ever come to know, is my Mom's Hoya! She has owned it for 55 years. It was owned by a friend for decades before her. I have no Idea where it originated. It's been chopped and replanted so many times. I have known it to grow to cover a wall. It's been the sole survivor of all her plants when the house has frozen by accident at least twice. It has lived in almost complete darkness (all curtains closed) after Dad died in February and no one went back home for many months. Also, we have accidentally forgotten to water it for waaaay...too long. I have recently taken interest, well, acquired an addiction, to Hoyas. So, Mom's Hoya has become more important and interesting to me. I have taken cuttings now for myself. We always have referred to it as a Carnosa, but have always been unsure of exactly what it is because carnosa are so varied and its unlike what we find in stores today. I've not killed a Hoya yet. I have 19. But, I honestly have never had a plant die. (Oh don't fail me now!) Tropical fish; that's a different story. : (

[@amberclear7016]

I always hit "like" immediately. 😂

[@timbercoffee]

This is one of the most useful videos on Hoyas I have ever seen. Thank you! I am bookmarking this!

[@BasiePlants]

Wow, what a compliment! :D

[@metsl1870]

"...I'm not blind, I'm insane."🤣🤣🤣🤣.

[@annwan10]

seasons don’t even apply to me because i’m growing my plants year round with artificial light and humidity 😂 but i’m still watching because i could just listen to you talk about Hoya alll day long

[@pchan8687]

I'm fortunate that the winters in my part of Canada are filled with plenty of sunshine. It's cold AF -30C but the sun is almost always shining 🙂 But with the heater constantly running humidity is my issue, 20% humidity is probably the highest it'll be in the dead of winter. I find I need to water more because It's sooo dry.

[@BasiePlants]

Lucky still! It is cold here (for us), which means 0C. That is probably laughable to you :D But there is almost no sun. :( I wish I could pack my humidity and send it to you, I sure don't need it. 😂

[@pchan8687]

@@BasiePlantsI'll trade you a bit o'sunshine in exchange for some of your humidity 🤝 deal

[@sierra734]

I have been here since the beginning and I’d like to say congratulations on the growth of your channel 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀👍🏼😉

[@BasiePlants]

Thank you Sierra 💚💚💚

[@elizabethtaylor1288]

obsessed with your architecture! I live in Florida , land of flat , boring walls...

[@karenb136]

This was such an informative video. I am saving it. I love when you give the actual names of the Hoyas and what conditions they like the best. Awesome! Now I have had my 3 Hs today I can take on the week. Hoyas, Hair and Humor. Thanks Miro. When the light shines on your hair it shows all the warm colors. Thanks for all the great info. I do want to be a member of the new world. 😁🌱💚🌱

[@thespacebehindmyeyes5110]

Agreed - grow tents are hideous 😂 However... a friend gave me one she didn't want and it's a freaking game changer. So much happiness inside that bad boy. I can't believe the growth that's happened and the awesome aerial roots. Definitely going to add at least one more!

[@BasiePlants]

I agree so much! I was also thinking how awful they are and with my small tent I was not so happy. But big grow tents are really a game changer. They are magical :D And hoyas love them so much. It is really unfair to all of those I grow out of the tents :D

[@juliavanbuskirk1573]

Yes! Hoyas will rule the world!

[@BasiePlants]

That is the goal :D

[@_ju_lia_g]

Thank you, Miro for so full care guide, and all of your hoya care videos I watch several times because it's been challenging for my hoyas this fall when my collection starts to grow. Love your video and vibes 🌺🌱💚

[@betsybegonia]

Can you come to Lille and let my Hoyas know that I am fulfilling all of their needs so they need to get it together and grow?

[@BasiePlants]

I will definitely let them know. They will be terrified when they see me. 😂

[@brooklin_bernek]

Please please share with us your way of getting way of those devil thrips !!❤❤

[@BasiePlants]

Try using product with spinosad in it :)

[@misterplantastic]

Praise the Lord for this wealth of tipps🙏 and btw: that undulata is about to bite the dust. Luckily I the backup cuttings are doing fine.

[@BasiePlants]

And here I was, trying to protect you from the crime you committed against undulata. I can’t save you now 😢

[@misterplantastic]

@@BasiePlants Shhh. We're still not over you neutering your H. 'Rangsan' two weeks ago.

[@BasiePlants]

@@misterplantastic At least I knocked over 1 leaf only unlike you 💅 How many leaves did she lose again? 🔥

[@misterplantastic]

@@BasiePlants she's allergic to my pets. Don't shade her for that!!

[@pattykuchera3368]

Thank you for the video. We are headed into winter here. I have 25 new hoyas.

[@Wendy-zl8kv]

I always hit the like thumb before I watch 😂 I know I’m going to look be it!! It’s Miro !!! Yay! I think I’d like to check out some tents. We’re not as happy since I brought them in 😢 Thank you for the video! Lots of information here. I can’t wait to see you and Betsy together! I was driving yesterday when you posted I could listen but not comment! So here here I am again watching ❤❤

[@BasiePlants]

You are always so wonderful! Yes, some of my hoyas outside of the tents don't grow nearly as fast as the ones in the tents. But they can't all fit in :D

[@cherieizm]

Heya! 😊 I'm not sure if you know this, but I believe your lovely camera is trying, first and foremost, to find and focus on your EYES, so when you want to do a close up of a plant, make sure you hide your eyes from the view of the camera and you'll get a faster focus 😊💞 Then you won't need to fight with your camera and you guys won't need a divorce later in life 😜😂 Love your humour, your honesty and your knowledge of hoyas (and other LESSER wondrous plant varieties... 🤷‍♀️🤣) Have a great day.. Be causcious not to become Hoyanoid! That's when you think done of your hoyas hate you because you have those favorites that you pay more attention to... You know what I mean... How in the back of your mind you feel bad for the more regular looking hoyas that you don't think of as much, it's just that the others are SO spectacular!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Have a great day! 😊

[@BasiePlants]

The eye tracking is turned off :) There are several issues when it comes to focus on Sony A6400. Betsy experienced the same with her camera until she gave it up. I guess the reviews I watched were not very honest.

[@annie5069]

Great video, as always!! Would you mind sharing your experience on how to get rid of thrips? I think it would be such an interesting video topic!

[@BasiePlants]

Thank you! For me, spinosad worked well :) Captain Jack's Dead BugBrew has been reported by many to be very efficient.

[@thespacebehindmyeyes5110]

Thank you for this! I've been side-eyeing some thrips in the living room, dreading the treatment process.

[@amywithay]

I always like your videos as soon as I click it to play! I always know I'll love your videos. Side note: I wish I had your beautiful hair! 😍

[@BasiePlants]

Hahaha :D I am so happy to hear that! Oh I always wish it was curlier 😂

[@amywithay]

@@BasiePlants we all want what we can't have when it comes to our hair 🤣🤣

[@FWild-eb1rd]

Great Video as always. You got three of this big grow tents? 😯Heavy!

[@mwoods4608]

So I always followed the assumption I would need to water less in the winter. However, due to my heat making my home dry I actually need to water more in the winter. My plants still in soil dry out faster- but props especially in stratum fluva need more water! I left my micans under the vent on accident, and all of the aerial roots died in one night!

[@BasiePlants]

Yeah, it will depend on the home, but in general, people need to water less. I don't notice that much of a difference, but my hoyas stay in fairly similar conditions all year round.

[@aveuch]

I'm enjoying your videos so so much

[@BasiePlants]

Thank you

[@daniel.plantslover]

thanks for info miro 🤔🤔🙄 👍👍👍 nice video U make

[@saylorsoul]

I live in San Francisco so it’s usually around 60 degrees year round…right now my room has been as cold as 55 F at times and my plants haven’t suffered much besides losing a few leaves so far….luckily the Hoyas are completely fine! Must be acclimated, although I do have to use heat mats for smaller plants year round but not for my Hoyas so far

[@Dieppaloveplants]

Helloooo my Platy friend 💚💚💚 glad to see u again

[@BasiePlants]

Hello! 💚

[@wandashaw3551]

Great tips, thank you.

[@BasiePlants]

Happy to help. ❤️

[@mn4169]

I HAVE HUGE WINDOWS IN ALL WEATHER DIRECTIONS. I HAVE A TENT IN A HUGECWEST WINDOW, AND GIVE THE HOYAS EXTRA LIGHT MORNING AND EVENING,

[@judymckerrow6720]

Thank you Miro, great tips, tricks, useful information! I guess I had never considered what temperature Hoyas preferred. It’s good to know that I have SOME of them in the correct spot. I’m going to need to do the Hoya shuffle with some of them. 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄💚🙃

[@BasiePlants]

I am happy I helped! :)

[@saylorsoul]

I bought hoya lyi, thomsonii, serpens, bella, chinghugensis and linearis beause of this video bc its never really over 70f/20c where I live year round 😆thank you! I can't do the hot hoyas lol

[@BasiePlants]

Oh they will love it there for sure :D All great hoyas, really :)

[@saylorsoul]

@@BasiePlants haha thanks 💕

[@Miles_Hoffman]

Thank you for this great information today! I’ve got a cool window(Las Vegas) that I took some sensitive plants away and wondered what Hoya I could give a light chill (55F) I wonder if it it’ll help them bloom? 🤷 💚😎💚

[@icke11234]

Great input, thank you!

[@brooklin_bernek]

I wonder if Doug means hoya compacta the regular “Hindu rope” when he says “Indian rope” I had no idea krinkle 8 was a “compacta” ?

[@BasiePlants]

I am not sure :) There was some confusion there because Hoya compacta was a published species, but it really should be Hoya carnosa 'Compacta'.

[@melrussell7830]

Miro you said that you could easily get rid of Thrips! Please tell us 😊 I’ve been using Neam oil, liquid soap and Bug Clear ultra and spraying once a week, which seem like months 😭

[@BasiePlants]

I found spinosad to work really well for me. I also heard great things about Captain Jack's Dead Bug Brew :)

[@melrussell7830]

@@BasiePlants thank you Miro 😊

[@plantingwithnat]

Having the temp at 23 is too hot for me, I have found a happy temp which is 22. The plants and I are happy.😁

[@newmanmansell760]

How about Hoya curtisii? I guess that needs more water too. I actually started watering and having it in a cache pot now

[@nicoleshaffer1816]

How do I get my hoya carnosa to bloom?

[@replaydude1]

what is you're humidity in your room that you can grow a Queen Anthurium in you room?

[@BasiePlants]

It can easily go over 80% if I don't use my dehumidifier. I usually get it down to 60%.

[@Serepin]

'I threw away a couple of Hoyas the other day' said the Lord of Hoyas, casually. 🤯

[@richardm239]

im curious were you get the wire mesh that you hand the plants from im haveing a hard time finding a source thanks

[@replaydude1]

who is also always annoyed when our hoya comedian closes his videos?

[@judymckerrow6720]

Aren’t Hoyas an understory plant? You wouldn’t think being an understory plant they would need very much light to grow? I guess I don’t understand .🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄💚🙃

[@BasiePlants]

No, they grow towards the top of the trees. They start as an understory plant but then they grow up. In fact, it is said that some from eriostemma section won't even bloom until they reach the top.

[@jenn848]

we dont have winters where I'm from but I watched this video because.. hoyas. 😂

[@BasiePlants]

Lucky you! 😂 Not a bad thing to live there then :D

[@K.Mar.]

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[@curlsbynat9763]

You would have been extremely angry if you have seen GOT ending. I'm a little mad about how they ended the show.

[@amrah123]

Guten Tag. ;)

[@BasiePlants]

Guten Tag! :D