Hoya Collection and Care Tips 🌿.

[@efernette]

Princess wears the gown and the Queen wears the crown!

[@lindahowells4615]

You always look so nice with your earrings, I've started wearing mine again!

[@carmenwhitehead]

Good for you Linda! It's little things that can make you feel pretty and happy. 😊💚🌱🐶

[@juliemontgomery9788]

Too many and too much commercials, you lost me after 2 full minutes and MORE COMMERCIALS!!!!

[@maureenlehman139]

Beautiful Hoya collection! Carmen, You have the most gorgeous hair . And that is coming from a hairdresser😁. One of my customers gave me her 40 year old Hoya carnosa. It has many flowers on it. I am absolutely thrilled with it.

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks for the hair compliment. It took me almost a lifetime to embrace my natural curls. I hated them as a kid, I wanted straight hair. LOL!

[@amitkumarrrr397]

@@carmenwhitehead 😂😂 lol curls are pretty and looks good on you

[@peggymalabuyoc9150]

Love this video! It was wonderful to hear which viewers/subscribers gave you the Hoyas and to see how well the Hoyas are doing under your care. Loved hearing about the gifting from your subscribers. How kind and thoughtful of them to send their plants. Love me some Hoyas, your channel and Miss Rosie!! 👏🌿🥰💚

[@carmenwhitehead]

It is incredibly kind of them and I want to give them the credit due. Thanks for visiting Peggy!

[@marloca2407]

💚💚🌱🌱Sharing is caring, I love to see that they send you plants after all that how it should be plants grow so we can share them 🌱🌱💚💚!!!

[@carmenwhitehead]

I am very blessed in that way. 😊💚🌱🐶

[@mamaseniavlog]

Hello friend. Watching your videos.❤️

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thank you 🤗

[@nikkichristinar]

Lol Rosie😆🐶.Thanks for skating your beautiful plants!

[@carmenwhitehead]

She wanted back in as soon as I closed the door too. LOL! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@sharonbrown5238]

This was my first time watching and I enjoyed it. I’m a collector that has about 75 indoor plants. I’m loving it so much.

[@carmenwhitehead]

Awesome! Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the video.

[@elizabethgreco-nieves3667]

Way to go Carmen 👏, your hoya collection has grown so much over the past year. All of your hoyas look so healthy, it’s so true that some are slow growers 😩. I’ve learned the hard way to let them dry out, especially the thick leaves ones, but the thin leafed hoyas can be tricky. The curtisii loves humidity, I lost one before I knew this. Rosie is just too darn cute🥰🐶. Me personally find the thicker leaves easier 🤷🏻‍♀️. Loved the video💚

[@carmenwhitehead]

I've gotten lots of tips that the Curtisii loves humidity and more water than the others. So, I'll have to keep an eye on that. Thanks Elizabeth!😊💚🌱🐶

[@elizabethgreco-nieves3667]

Yw Carmen, maybe put it under a cloche☺️

[@twistysunshine]

Rosie is always cute! I love your hoya obovata, thats such a nice shape! Definitely one on my list

[@sharonmclaughlin2258]

Love your collection. I just purchased a wayetii and a kromson queen. Waiting for delivery. Can’t wait!!

[@carmenwhitehead]

How exciting! It's like Christmas in July! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@sharonmclaughlin2258]

@@carmenwhitehead yes it is!

[@brunojones2308]

Thanks for taking time to make your videos and sharing your plants with us. I just got my 3rd hoya. I see I have many more to get! Blessings to you.

[@carmenwhitehead]

They are addictive Peggy! But, so many that are affordable and easy to find. Thanks for visiting! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@brunojones2308]

@@carmenwhitehead seems like the Mexico beach and Callaway FL dont get many of them nor Panama city. I am always on the look out. Just found a princess on Sunday...happy girl when I found that. :)

[@tammyswauger7470]

Love hoyas I had a huge one in a bird cage it was so nice well every mothers day some steal my plants every year

[@irismoles9369]

I’ve not got an Hoya yet must put it on my list

[@carmenwhitehead]

I think you'll love them! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@Yukooooo2000]

Hi Carmen! I’m glad that you taking good care of my Hoya cuttings! Your Hoya collection is bigger 🙌🏽😍and I hear you saying my name many times! 😘

[@carmenwhitehead]

I appreciate you so much Yuko! Thank you for all you've done! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@heatherpayne8576]

I love Hoyas. I only have 3 but want to add more to my collection.

[@carmenwhitehead]

They are addictive! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@kimberlyskinner8177]

OMG! I LOVE YOU! Thank God for Poise pads! I can tell you where everyone pot came from, plants, most!😂. Queen wears the crown, Princess wears the dress😘. I have a plain ol' Carnosa that was my Mom's. OOOOOO, don't mess with those roots! I have too dressed him for YEARRRRS and add worm castings. He has a few specks on a couple of leaves and three lonnnnng runners, one is all white. I glued gunned bamboo skewers together to keep the runners from poking at my Australian Shepherd. He doesn't touch plants generally, just being safe. Have a wonderful 4th and kisses to Rosie😘😘💓💓. You always make me smile!🥰.

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks for watching Kimberly! Have a great and safe 4th also. Rosie sends her regards! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@sylviagutierrez7676]

Hi Carmen your hoyas are beautiful ,they are forgiving when we are still learning how to care for them.🌱💚

[@carmenwhitehead]

I'm so glad they are forgiving. I need that. 😊💚

[@sylviagutierrez7676]

I made a few mistakes with mine,but still with me ,your hair is growing it looks great ,🌱💚

[@carmenwhitehead]

@@sylviagutierrez7676 thanks Sylvia! So far I haven't gotten a huge urge to get it cut.

[@firecracker8071]

I love the pot that your queen is in

[@carmenwhitehead]

I got that one at a 99 cent store. 😊💚

[@NewUkeNewYork]

I really enjoyed this video! I find myself much more interested in the common, affordable Hiya than more rare and spendy varieties. Thank you for sharing your collection!

[@carmenwhitehead]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@sibelthecat5883]

I love your hoya collection 🥰💖 I have 3 hoya carnosas Recently got a crimson queen.

[@carmenwhitehead]

Good for you! Thanks for watching. 😊💚🌱🐶

[@Hipstah_Please]

I have my curtisii in a terracotta pot and I let it dry out between waterings and it is growing really well. I water once most of the leaves lose their stiffness and are slightly bendy and it honestly couldn't be happier. (It's currently shooting out five vines at once!) I know a lot of people recommend keeping it slightly moist, but I found that mine would drop baby leaves and stagnate when I did that. This is just what works for me though, but I hope this helped some!

[@VickyHafler]

I’m turning into a Hoya head too 🤦🏼‍♀️ I’m getting a new one tonight! A hoya macrophylla variegata… Thank you for showing us your collection.

[@carmenwhitehead]

Oh wow! that should be a beauty! I do love the large veiny leaves on that one. Thanks for stopping by Vicky!

[@breakingburque2200]

I’ve been getting more into Hoyas thanks for sharing.

[@mamaseniavlog]

Very nice Hoya. I love Hoya plants 🌱

[@carmenwhitehead]

Me too! 😊💚🌱🐶.

[@michellec.4994]

I just repotted mine into a terra cotta pot. I'm not touching it again! Praying that it grows up!!

[@michellec.4994]

30 days in terra cotta and its growing well!! New leaves!!! I'm going to buy another one!!

[@beverlymontazer5546]

I had a Hoya curtisii at one time bought from Home Depot and could not figure out what it needed to thrive. I'm sad to say it passed on quite a while ago. I will not purchase again. I also have one that you didn't show and would be glad to share with you. Since you are in Orlando now, I am close to you over in Mobile, Al. I hope you are enjoying your new location.

[@carmenwhitehead]

Hi Beverly in Mobile! We are loving our new location and I think the AZ heat is worse than florida heat. Thanks for stopping by.

[@orchidsandhoyaschannel5952]

Loving your Hoya collection. Thanks for sharing

[@carmenwhitehead]

You are so welcome!

[@elizabethcarlson3634]

Hi Carmen, hoya love to be a little on the root bound side. When I repot my new hoya I always use a pot a little smaller than I would typically use. Newly repotted hoya will grow their roots first and then they will grow their leaves. They also love to be on a trellis. They love to grow up. Good luck.🌿🌱🌵🪴

[@carmenwhitehead]

That's great advice Elizabeth, thanks!

[@aliyenincicekdunyas9480]

Günaydın hayırlı sabahlar dillerim türgiyeden sellamlar 😙😙🌹🌹👌👍✋

[@sabichonex]

I know this comment comes 2 years' after the fact, but I hope you checked your Hoya Curtisii for root rot. That's one reason why the leaves appear to be shrivelling up/looking dull even though the plant is being watered frequently. Probably a case of dry rot because they weren't being watered quickly/frequently enough initially.

[@crazyplantgranny6007]

They are all beautiful. Love your channel.

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thank you so much!😊💚🌱🐶

[@debil.4655]

Why have I not found your videos before now? I loved this video. Now I am a subscriber.

[@carmenwhitehead]

So glad you did find me, welcome! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@Weirder_the_better]

I loved seeing your beautiful Hoya collection! I think increasing the watering on the Curtisii was the way to go. They don't like to dry out completely. So I'd continue watering it more often and then see how that goes before changing anything else. :)

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks for the tips! I do think the extra water is the way to go. 😊💚🌱🐶

[@verlenelewis9866]

Another Hoya head chiming in😁 I have only had my Curtisii about a month, but I do water it a bit more than my others and I have it under a grow light. It has put out a few new leaves for me. Keeping my fingers crossed. I think my favorite Hoyas are the Pachyclada and the nummularioides. Both have very unusual leaves.

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks for the tip! I'd like to find a Macrophylla next. 😊💚🌱🐶

[@StitchesbySharonH]

I’ve definitely developed a love of Hoyas from all of you “Hoya heads” on KZbin!! I have a Hoya Obavata and two Hoya Compactas! I bought one on Etsy and it’s just one vine and the other one I bought from Planterina and has three small vines. I just ordered a Hoya Trio from Bloomscape and am getting another Hoya Compacta but once it’s acclimated, I’m going to put all three plants together and make one full plant. I’m also getting a Hoya Retusa and a Hoya Macrophylla in the Trio. I am also waiting for another Hoya that I ordered from Planterina (I got four plants with a 35% off coupon!) and it’s a Hoya Pubicalyx. I’m really excited to grow my Hoya collection! You have a few that are on my wishlist too! Thank you for sharing! 💜

[@carmenwhitehead]

You are on a roll Sharon! That's wonderful! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@StitchesbySharonH]

@@carmenwhitehead 🥰

[@vernanowosad6515]

About your curtisii, I found that misting the leaves often really helps. It seems to like humidity. Also, i put a DollaRama plastic dome over it when I first got it, and it sits back from a west window.

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks so much for the tips Verna. I lot of people are saying it likes more humidity. 😊💚🌱🐶

[@marleneamaya8588]

Hi Carmen, very nice collection, I like the queen 👸 and princess 👸 hoya explanation, I had one, but died, so now I’m going to try again, because of this video, thank you .

[@carmenwhitehead]

Good for you Marlene! I love them and find them about as easy as Aglaonemas. Good luck! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@marilynmeyer6731]

Thank you for this video Carmen!!

[@carmenwhitehead]

You're so welcome! Thanks for visiting! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@kimmatlock2096]

I have my curtsii in a west window watering on Mondays. I also give my hoyas liquid dirt for fertilizer weekly. Mine grows well in the west window

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks for the tips Kim! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@chantaycarey]

Hey Carmen! I had a hard time with hoyas at first. All of mine are now in leca and are doing great. Thanks for sharing!

[@carmenwhitehead]

Hi Chantay, thanks so much for watching!

[@rosetee1397]

I've just started collecting hoya in the last 8 months and they've become my largest genus by far!

[@carmenwhitehead]

They are definitely addictive! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@sherryporsch9349]

I realize your in a much hotter climate than NC is. I keep my Curtissi in west window, an only water when it’s dry dry. Good luck with it. Love your collection it’s growing. Welcome too Hoya Heads 🤗

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks for the tip Sherry. I really think it's the watering that I need to get right with the Curtisii.

[@nikkihines3652]

👋 Carmen. I am a Hoya lover too. 🙏 for your vids. You look nice today. 🤓

[@carmenwhitehead]

😊 thank you

[@millietajjour2361]

Great collection 👌 great video. 👍.

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thank you 👍

[@Rise.androot]

Curtisii loves more humidity than other hoyas!

[@carmenwhitehead]

That's what I'm hearing. I think I'll put it closer to the humidifier and see if that helps. Thanks for the tip! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@brighteyes88]

I love your videos, very relaxing to watch - and Rosie cam along with that music just cheers me right up! So cute and funny 😆 🐶 🎥

[@carmenwhitehead]

She was so bored in there because I closed the door. But, as soon as I let her out she wanted back in! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@theplantypants2461]

Ohhh, I love your videos so much!

[@plantsinner5072]

You definitely are a Hoya Head. yay!!! You acquired A LOT! haha Rosie is sooo cute. I have my Curtisii in my west facing window and I water it more than the others I have. I water when the leaves feel soft most of the time. When it's happy it's super hard. Not sure if that helps. I almost gave up on mine because it looks like it was going to die for a long time but then I guess I got the placement and watering correct. What a brat. ha! I need to get me some more because I love how I don't have to water them so much! I need a break.

[@carmenwhitehead]

I've gotten tips on giving it more humidity and water than the other Hoyas, so I think that's what it likes. It is a brat indeed! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@shadesofidaho]

So Glad the little hoyas I sent are doing so well. I too seem to becoming a hoya head. I only have 6 now but I am sure this number will be growing as I find good ones to buy or trade for. They really are fun plants. I should put up a video of my two old old big gals where yours came from. That has become a very nice collection you have.

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks so much for contributing to my collection, I love them!

[@shadesofidaho]

@@carmenwhitehead And I love that they made you happy.

[@sobreezymimi7622]

Carmen I sprayed my Rhaphidaphora Testerperma accidentally with the mg orchid mist . Killed 4 leafs but my Hoyas looks fine. Hope yours bloom.

[@carmenwhitehead]

Yikes! That's too bad.

[@TheLucille7]

Enjoyed seeing your Hoya collection🤓

[@carmenwhitehead]

Glad you enjoyed!😊💚🌱🐶

[@101candlelight6]

I believe this is your first video I'm watching and I enjoyed it very much. From Barbados you have a new subscriber.

[@carmenwhitehead]

Welcome to our planty community! 😊💚

[@101candlelight6]

@@carmenwhitehead thank you

[@patriciawhite1206]

I just started mine 6 months ago I love them

[@carmenwhitehead]

They are definitely addictive! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@cindyvan635]

I trellised a few of my trailing Hoyas, they love it, going crazy!!! Great collector have now!❤🌱❤🌱

[@carmenwhitehead]

That is awesome!

[@marybritt8826]

Thank you for sharing I have started buying Hoya they are absolutely amazing.

[@carmenwhitehead]

I agree Mary! I was afraid of them for so long! But, now I love them. 😊💚🌱🐶

[@laurenervin1404]

Your Crimson Queen looks amazing in that pot! Right when you showed it I was thinking " WOW, I love that plant/pot combo! I wonder where she got that🤔 looks expensive"..then you said you got it from a dollar store!! What?! Beautiful😃 Also, my favorite compacta ( I have 2, both with just 2 or 3 vines), FELL off my porch railing and completely came out of its pot and was lying there over night😬 I saw it and had to repot it in a new pot and it has slowly started to wrinkle up amd doesn't plump up when it's watered😖 I might be able to save parts of it, but it'll take FOREVER to grow it back. So I have also learned that their roots are very sensitive🤦🤷

[@carmenwhitehead]

Sometimes water therapy for the roots can help. If you take off all the soil from the existing roots and place them in water. It may plump up. good luck! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@laurenervin1404]

I was actually considering that, but haven't ever really tried doing that before. I've just been too scared to take it out of the pot again, lol. But it's probably going to die if I don't do anything about it ASAP anyway. Thanks! That was the boost in confidence I needed!😊❤🌿

[@lourdesmartinez2071]

Love all your hoyas god bless you

[@firecracker8071]

Love love hoyas as well

[@debraenea2227]

Great collection 🪴🥰the 👸🏻 was my favorite.

[@carmenwhitehead]

She is royalty in every way. I think I'll name her Queen Elizabeth? LOL! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@ThePlantNerdSD]

Love ur video. On the one Hoya, it may be the humidity. Hoyas love high humidity. 😊

[@carmenwhitehead]

That's what I keep hearing in the comments. I placed her in the room with the humidifier. We'll see if that helps. 😊💚🌱🐶

[@theresafernando9882]

I love your earrings Carmen. ❤️. I had the curtissi too. I bought a full pot, never produced any growth and eventually died. It is beautiful but I will never buy it again.

[@carmenwhitehead]

I was advised to give it more humidity and water than the other hoyas. So far it's hanging in there. It's definitely more fussy than other Hoyas.

[@koholohan3478]

The Curtisii looks good to me. I have mine outside, getting evening sun and very high humidity in Florida. Mine is sunstressed more purple. It could be a humidity thing? But I think yours looks fine. I'm currently propagating more of mine, and I'm going to send you more. I just trap it to a clump of sphagnum moss with bonsai wire and mist it occasionally, until it sends roots into the moss.

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks for reassuring me. It was looking a little wrinkle and has plumped a bit. Maybe it's just the way it's suppose to look compared to the others.

[@jodyblas986]

Such a great collection of hoyas! I love them! My Curtisii is temperamental too. You look beautiful! That shirt looks wonderful on you! Hi Rosie 😊

[@carmenwhitehead]

Ah, thanks Jody! Rosie sends her regards too! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@dianahartley-kim7109]

I have 1 Hoya and am pausing to see how I do with a Pubicalux before I get more. You have a beautiful collection.

[@carmenwhitehead]

I think you'll like the Pubicalyx, I found it easy to care for. thanks for watching! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@The_Black_Truth]

STILL Playing Catch-Up With My PlantTuber Videos!!! I'm Doing Some Repurchasing Of Hoyas Because THEY Have Proven To Be Quite The Plant Survivors!!! I JUST Won't Be Purchasing Anymore Of The Ones In The Mini-Pots With The Maxi-Prices!!! I'll MISS Those Little Treasures!!! My Cousin Who ISN"T Even A Plant Person Was Quite Taken With The Hoya Australis That Came With My Kenyanna. My Granddaughter Was ALSO Very Much Taken With The Trailing Beauty Of My Newly Acquired Hoya Australis... Her Name DIDN'T Have To Be Lisa!!!

[@RoseR7997]

First I just want to tell you that you look so beautiful. I would say not to worry so much about the leaf loss. It's going to happen when plants get acclimated to its new environment. But you could try a humidity box. I have an old fish tank for my new arrivals. It gets the humidity it needs and the light that is on lid of the tank.

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thank you Tracy for the compliment! That's a great tip with the fish tank, thank! 😊💚🌱🐶.

[@RoseR7997]

@@carmenwhitehead you're welcome 😊

[@joycekuhlman4450]

Looking good 👍 Hoya Head so funny, love it. I think you got me started on Hoya. I only have 3 and thriving don’t want to push my luck, lol my wishlist is the string bean looking one with dark line outside. My obavato looks like a beaver tail, lol Hi Pretty Rosie😘 Thanks for another great video 💕🧚‍♀️

[@carmenwhitehead]

You're so welcome Joyce, I always enjoy having you visit. Have a great 4th and stay safe. Rosie sends her regards! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@marthamiriam8983]

“ Queen wears her crown - Princess doesn’t”GOT IT!!!! I could never remember. Nice collection💚 I like Hoyas I only have the Hindu Rope and the Pubicalyx Splash and I LOVE them. Here in Maryland I have no luck finding Hoyas. I’m gonna look online. Thanks Carmen. GREAT VIDEO AGAIN!

[@carmenwhitehead]

You're so welcome Martha! Thanks for visiting! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@cherylmckenrick5962]

I am in MD too. I can give you some good places to check out.

[@marthamiriam8983]

@@cherylmckenrick5962 yes I would love that!

[@cherylmckenrick5962]

@@marthamiriam8983 there is a facebook group called Maryland Plant Hobbyists. If you haven't already you can join. folks post their finds and struggles. the admins have a map of nurseries and greenhouses all over MD, and some in PA, DE and VA. I have had good luck finding hoya, very reasonable at the Dutch Plant Farm in Frederick MD. Also Thanksgiving Farms in Fredrick, they are fairly close and you can do both. I also really like Peppers Greenhouse in Milton DE. they have SOOO much. and hard to find things.

[@marthamiriam8983]

@@cherylmckenrick5962 Thank You so much for this information. I definitely will check out these Nurseries.

[@gloriacuartas-leo6873]

Great collection !

[@rhondafisher72]

Nice collection, Carmen.

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thank you! 🤗

[@aggiehasselfield731]

I learned the don’t mess with hoyas and their roots lesson too! Trying a little Hindu Rope for the second time.

[@carmenwhitehead]

It's a hard lesson to learn, but I only intend to learn it once! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@Hello_Fuckers0]

I repotted my hindu rope and potted 2 small hoya australis into one pot, removed all the soil they came in. Neither gave me any issues, unless it's growing vines out fast

[@ofthedawn]

Curtisii. Mines doing great in Alabama. Its getting 70 to 90 percent humidity. Mines in a heavier mix. I water it when it's bone dry. It does have little leaves so it cant store alot of water so a well draining soil isnt good. They like a lot of sun but being in Phoenix probably wouldnt like direct there. Likes a triple 20 fertilizer.

[@carmenwhitehead]

The Curtisii is definitely different from the other Hoyas. I have it in my plant room where the Humidifier is, so maybe it will snap out of it. Thanks for the tip!

[@ofthedawn]

@@carmenwhitehead they look like string of hearts right ? I got it at Lowe's in a 8inch pot for 13 dollars.

[@ofthedawn]

@@carmenwhitehead I think you told me to spray hoyas with a orchid fertilizer every 2 weeks. So i do that to.

[@carmenwhitehead]

@@ofthedawn I would continue with that too.

[@carmenwhitehead]

@@ofthedawn Wow!

[@KelliesHoya]

Hello!! Beautiful hoya collection!! I've had my curtisii for about a year...and its finally starting to look good. I strictly bottom water and have it under an led light for about 8 hrs a day. I think its just a fussy hoya that just looks ugly while it gets established. Good Luck plant friend!

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks for the tip about bottom watering Kellie, I may try that. 😊💚🌱🐶

[@glenndelbarrio5607]

I love your Hoya 🤗💞

[@KevrysTheGamer]

i find that the lacunosa needs a lot of light and humidity. i got a rehab from Lowes and put it in my greenhouse under growlights and its done better.

[@carmenwhitehead]

That's good to know Keven. I'll try more humidity. Thanks!

[@stephaniewest88]

Beautiful collection of Hoya! I myself didn’t think much of Hoya until my mother gifted me a pot with Chelsea and green carnosa… I grew to love them very quickly. Now I have a Hindu rope, Queen & Bella. Unfortunately my obovata didn’t make the shipment 😞

[@carmenwhitehead]

They can be very addictive. I don't think I'm done collecting them. 😊💚🌱🐶

[@yaindyroque12]

So many Hoyas. Love them all 😍😍

[@carmenwhitehead]

So do I! Thanks for stopping by! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@lindacarey2880]

Great Hoyas Carmen ❤️

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks so much for watching! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@lilwigglesandleaves]

Very nice collection.. They might be growing slow becuase the pots are a bit too big for the cuttings, the plants are concentrating on growing roots instead of foliage.. Just a friendly FYI.

[@carmenwhitehead]

That's probably true. I need to be more patient with them and give them the time they need. Thanks for visiting. 😊💚🌱🐶.

[@bamboozled1668]

I recently tried a very diluted Orchid Food solution on my Hoyas..boy did they LOVE it! More growth in last few weeks than in last few months (some of which can be attributed to season)

[@carmenwhitehead]

I wish mine would bloom! I spray them with the Orchid fertilizer. I'm hoping that will work.😊💚🌱🐶

[@Dollsanity]

Thanks for sharing. I’m going to try this.

[@carmenrodriguez543]

I love all your videos….

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thank you! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@SDQuilter]

Rosie!! I didn't know you had fibromyalgia, I'm very sorry to hear that. It was wonderful to see your substantial collection and I do love some of those pots! Especially the white one with the little blue bird motif. I've owned one Hoya and promptly killed it. Makes me a little nervous to try another one.

[@carmenwhitehead]

The little blue bird pot I got at Goodwill years ago. I do have Fibro and some days are easier than others, but I've learned what I can and can't do. Thanks for watching Lynn! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@SDQuilter]

@@carmenwhitehead it's such a horrible disease, I understand. I have MS. I really love your hair and the latest video.

[@carmenwhitehead]

@@SDQuilter I'm sorry to hear that Lynn. MS is also a terrible disease.

[@naegwut]

I love hoyas!

[@carmenwhitehead]

Me too! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@annettamackey1538]

Thanks for sharing. Nice hoyas & information. I have most of the same ones you have...wow! Oh your last name?(Whitehead) I have a few family members from New York who are a part of my family (Gibson) who carry the name Whitehead.

[@carmenwhitehead]

It's actually my married name. Although, I'm divorced, I kept the name. My ex is from Ohio.

[@haribharibagiya2568]

Nice video 👍👍

[@caseycausey343]

I killed my first cutisii in a terra cotta pot. However, my second is loving life, hanging in west facing window in original plastic pot.

[@carmenwhitehead]

It seems Curtisii is the drama queen of the Hoyas! It looks like she wants more humidity and water than the others. So I will try that. Thanks Casey! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@nm1983]

This is good to know. I just got one and I put it in west facing window. What about watering? What do you do?

[@caseycausey343]

Water ONLY when dry

[@nm1983]

@@caseycausey343 Thank you :)

[@georginaarenas6002]

Hola yo aun no tengo ninguna hoya, cual me recomiendas para empezar? Gracias por tu informacion

[@carmenwhitehead]

Puede empezar con la Hoya Krimson Princesa o Reina. Son mas facil que las otras. Buena suerte!

[@georginaarenas6002]

@@carmenwhitehead muchas gracias por responder. Yo estoy en west phoenix

[@chatryna]

I have one that I would identify as hoya curtisii. I don't know what I am doing right but mine looks fine. (dumb luck). But the first thing that comes to mind is perhaps your curtisii would look better repotted. It seems to me there is nothing really wrong with your plant unless is has been dropping leaves, which it doesn't sound like it has.

[@carmenwhitehead]

No, it hasn't dropped any leaves. The leaves were looking a little deflated, but didn't plumb back up when I watered. I've been giving it more humidity and deeper waterings. That seems to have helped.

[@chatryna]

@@carmenwhitehead Interesting. I just recently acquired several varieties and was terrified to water them at first, but they clearly showed signs of dehydration, so of course I watered them. But a few of them are still soft, ie carnosa exotica. Sounds like I should let them dry out and then soak them and some may even need more than that. Maybe fertilizer as well?

[@carmenwhitehead]

@@chatryna If you haven't fertilized them, I would. Worm castings are always a safe organic way.

[@chatryna]

@@carmenwhitehead Very good to know. I will do that. I switched over to neptunes fertilzer. It's pretty mild and natural. Thank you for the tip!

[@fabycolon4855]

I love Hoyas but they all seem to get pests. The Lil white cottony stuff. I removed them with need oil, alcohol and quarantine them too. It’s so much work when having to monitor them. Why is this happening. Any suggestions would be gladly appreciated. 🌵🌿❤️ Your Hoya collection is lovely, Carmen!

[@carmenwhitehead]

you can do a preventative treatment with neem oil on a regular basis. 😊💚🌱🐶

[@fabycolon4855]

@@carmenwhitehead Thank you 😊

[@rachela2727]

I just found you and you're adorable! 💜

[@carmenwhitehead]

Ah! thank you and welcome to the community! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@rachela2727]

@@carmenwhitehead thanks hun!

[@kimmatlock2096]

I have a macraphylla, I could send you a start. I've never mailed anything out. Is it best to wrap the cutted end in moist paper towel and then cover the paper towel in plastic to keep in the moisture?

[@carmenwhitehead]

That's so sweet of you Kim! No worries, I wouldn't want you to go through the trouble. I appreciate your support and watching my videos! 😊💚🌱🐶

[@pattycakes797]

I love your shirt

[@lindahowells4615]

My hoyas did nothing for the first year, then they really took off. They need lots of patience.

[@carmenwhitehead]

Yes, they really do. That's ok, I'll give them that. 😊💚🌱🐶

[@firecracker8071]

You have a beautiful smile

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thank you, that's very nice of you. 😊💚

[@marloca2407]

Omgggg love Hoyas

[@carmenwhitehead]

Me Too! thanks for watching. 😊💚🌱🐶,

[@MountainsnVallies]

Your the second person I’ve heard mention delta tank soil! II can’t find anything on line for this 😞 Never heard about it before! Love your collection!. I’ve just started collecting them myself 😊

[@carmenwhitehead]

You can find it on Amazon. The company is Tanks Green Stuff and the soil mix is De La Tanks Soil for houseplant. It's made in collaboration with Becca De La Plants, she has a KZbin channel on plants also. Here is a link amzn.to/3qXPoUg

[@crystalakers9817]

I had one for a year or two and one day it decided to die and no matter what I tried I could not save it and it was a big one in a hanging basket.

[@carmenwhitehead]

Wow, that's terrible! Maybe it had a fungus or bugs. I would give it another try. 😊💚🌱🐶

[@kimmatlock2096]

Is there any hoyas on your wish list currently?

[@carmenwhitehead]

I think the next one I'd like is the Macrophylla. I love the large leaves on it. 😊💚🌱🐶

[@mounag8518]

I collected almost 50 different Hoyas within a year. My least favorite is the hindu rope, mine has pushed 1 leaf within a year

[@carmenwhitehead]

Wow, that's an incredible collection! My hindu is finally pushing out one leaf. I've never seen anything grow so slow! 🐌.

[@mounag8518]

@@carmenwhitehead lol