HOYA KRIMSON QUEEN: How to grow and care for your tricolor hoya

[@corlissyamasaki3476]

My neighbor down the street just have me a Krimson Queen last night. I'm just thrilled to have her!

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

Thats awesome!!!! 😀🪴

[@MsLouisVee]

Congratulations on the flower I always think that it’s the plant’s way of saying thank you for taking care of me

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

Yes, so true! Thanks for commenting!😀🪴

[@nareegreel]

I can tell you really like plants, so much passion in your voice, plus that tip about the mealybugs is helpful.

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

Thank you ! Plants are just wonderful. 😀🪴

[@RobloxGamer12941]

I have new growth on mine, 4 leaves to be exact, and they are mostly all pink. Love it!

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

Ohhh thats awesome! Congrats. 😀🪴

[@MV-gq7qc]

Just got my first Hoya and she’s a beauty / came here to get the best tips and to care for her… love how you speak about the plants …. Most of my plants are girls too lol hello from Houston 🚀!!

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

Hello Houston ! How awesome. I am so happy you have your first Hoya! And please say a big hello to all your lovely lady house plants for me.

[@RobloxGamer12941]

Now see I call most of my plants guy or him 😂😂 just a couple "she's" here. 😂

[@deniseakagvtspender5885]

Very informative. Thanks for sharing.😊

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

Glad it was helpful!😀🪴

[@CaliforniaGirl49]

I love your passion for this Hoya! I hope to get one tomorrow and I’m so excited! Hopefully she loves me like I’ll love her!

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

Thank you. Enjoy your Hoya!😀 🪴

[@muuaaf]

purchased my krimson queen today and boy her name does speak for herself! thank you for this video and the tips and your excitement for your hoyas is such a joy to watch!

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

Thank you! And I am so glad you have a K Queen of your own ! Hoya's are sooo coool, I just Love 'em !😀🪴

[@miagomora9911]

You make good content I’m happy I found your videos :) hi new friend ! Love from New Orleans

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

❤️Big Easy! Thank you, glad you like our content!

[@lukki7ster]

Jus got my first one! Going to put on a round trellis as soon as she gets big enough

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

Wonderful!, Wonderful! Krimson Queen is such a great plant. We have 5 inside our home and one on balcony. Enjoy ! 😃🪴

[@야옹야옹다육]

thanks ❤

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

You're welcome! 😃🪴

[@hhef83]

I'm sure I'm assuming and you know what they say about assuming lol. But I think its fascinating that you live in a high rise building, but you're a landscape architect. Pls dont answer if this is too personal of a question. I know landscape architecture is very broad where you're able to design beautiful garden spaces, parks and other public/private land. Do you own other property, with a large yard area, where you're able to build out your own personal landscaping? I've mentioned before that I adore your videos, but this one was great! I love that you were able to propagate clippings from the dying mother plant. I just bought a Krimson Queen today and I'm trying to find videos and suggestions on how to set up my new plant baby with some type of trellis. She around a 4" pot size and only has one tendril right now. Would you suggest letting her grow out a bit more before attaching the tendril to a small trellis?

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

Hi, there.Thanks for the questions. On living spaces- we owned 2 homes over 25 years; one was in Fort Lauderdale, (10 years that home/yard won an award) and our other home was in Miami Shores (15 years). We sold our last home in the Shores because I some personal medical issues (but im getting better now) and it was such a massive home that we felt it would be loved by a big family ,so we sold. We are now living vertically as we decide where our next home will be, and in the meanwhile I am doing a lot of gardening videos at my sister Amy's home in Ft Lauderdale. And That gives me the nature high from gardening with her, it's just such a joy. As to your question on the lovely Krimson Queen, please let her grow out more before setting up a trellis. And some great news about our mamma Krimson Queen that was dying, our pest treatment worked!! She is alive and thriving on that same black trellis! Thanks again for your interest. Cheers😀 🪴

[@Aydansmamma]

Thank you for making this video!! I bought a Hoya Krimson Queen from a lady and it's not doing well. I'm desperately trying to save it.

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

Hi! Im sorry your Krimson Queen is struggling, Hopefully our info is helpful to you. We have also made another vid on this beautiful hoya with extra care tips, if interested, here is the link - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaPYpZh5nr6Nepo 😀🪴

[@patrickandrews42069]

It was fun to see your enthusiasm. I always post pictures of my new plants. How did the mealy bugs get onto the Hoya, if your Hoya was on a balcony?

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

Hi there. That's a good question. My theory is that some mealy bug babies (they're hard to see) hitchhiked on another plant that I bought for my balcony. Thanks for the comment. 😀🪴

[@madelaine3209]

As I am following your instruction to grow my Crimson Queen in Leca, I took the plant from soil and accidently took off one leaf without a stem. Can I propagate that leaf with out a stem?

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

I have never tried just a leaf. But she should root too. I say give it a try and I hope it works!😀🪴

[@madelaine3209]

Hello again, My crimson queen is alive but after one year no growth. Can I change the compact soil to light soil to help the plant?

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

Hi there! Yes, you can change soil to help out your hoya. How is the lighting around the plant? You should have some growth in a year. Maybe light levels are low? 😀🪴

[@cebolaeruim]

i recently bought me a krimson queen at the flower shop,, today i noticed some yellowish spots on some leaves and they told she was "burning" so i bought a fungicide and sprayed on her... im not sure if i should replant her in a new soil though since her current one is looking really compact 😰

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

Hi there. Burning typically means she is getting too much sunlight, it can bleach the leaves. It might not be a fungal issue. Try also moving to a spot where she does not get any direst sunlight. Hope this helps. 😀🪴

[@madelaine3209]

Why do you not grow in water? Please do a video of growing Hoya in water or at least a comparison of water to soil. Do plants grow the same size in water as soil? I’m trying water but no growth shown yet but I’m not sure of the fertilizer and the amount. Thank you for all your videos. You are the BEST!!!!

[@kimberlykhabeer7933]

Hi is the tricolor used with both the rims on queen an princess?

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

Hi, the Queen has white margins and Princess has light green margins.😀🪴

[@PalmSpringsPatriot]

❤Systemic insecticide kills ALL bugs. I treat all my plants when they are new and never have an issue.

[@andreapons5547]

Is a ceramic pot ok? Or do I need terra cotta?

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

Hi there, ceramic is fine. Cheers😀🪴

[@madelaine3209]

Why is your green so beautifully light vibrant green but the one I bought the green is dark? The Hoya I bought has crème and pink but the green is a dark, dull green?can I use oil to shine the leafs? Thank you!!!!!!

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

Hi! It could be just a small variety of genetic difference. I have seen some trees leaves have widely different shapes ( Oaks /Black Olives) but they are the same species. So... It's probably just in her character to have dark leaves. And I would not use anything to shine your leaves other than a damp cloth (water with a very small amount of soap). 😀🪴

[@RobloxGamer12941]

So you said that you submerged it completely in the mixture of alcohol, water and neem oil. What is the ratio that you use? I'm a big believer in dunking some of my things like succulents and such into 70% isopropyl alcohol with no water added but I've recently just found out that not everything can handle straight up alcohol. I had sprayed the 70% alcohol on my Swiss cheese monstera plans because I'm battling spider mites like crazy thanks to four peppermint plants from Amazon, and now all of my Swiss cheese leaves are yellowing. Not very rapidly but you can tell that they're all going to yellow up now. And I still don't think the spider mites are gone. I'm tempted just to cut it off at the stem and just reroot it and start over. Like dip it in a mixture of not straight alcohol just to make sure everything is gone and then start over. But then maybe I'll just unpot that one and do a dip anyways. But I'd love to know what your ratio is. Thank you!

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

Hi there. We had success with this procedure: start with a 5 gallon bucket or large container, get one that is big enough to place your entire plant inside. Then fill container with 3 gallons of water + 4 cups of 70% isopropyl alcohol (32 oz) + 3 cups neem oil (24 oz) + 1 table spoon of dawn dish soap. Mix solution together. Then submerge your entire plant for 1 hour min. Remove and wipe off leaves. You can use this sunk for more than one plant, but it will probably lose it's strength after 3 plant dunks.😀🪴

[@MsLouisVee]

Do you dunk the whole thing soil and all into this mixture doesn’t the soil float up?

[@madelaine3209]

FYI. I’m rooting several Hoya in a glass with Leca and all but one are showing positive results. So, I took the one not showing root growth out of the glass and I found that there was too much soil attached to the roots still even though I washed the roots before putting in Leca. I tried to wash the roots again and still the soil was sticking to the roots. So, I got the most gentlest brush, kind of like a new born baby’s hair brush and ALL the soil finally came off the roots. I washed slowly and gently and with time the roots became all white, about 98% white. So, I put the roots back in Leca and I’m sure this one Hoya will show results like the others who roots washed off the soil easily from the beginning without a brush.

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

Hi Madelaine! Yes, you did everything perfectly. New roots should start within a month. And remember to flush the Leca occasionally to remove salt buildup.😀 🪴

[@metsl1870]

I just received the princess...and I can't get it wet/ moist. It came bone dry!!! I don’t know what soil it's in...HELP!!!

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

Hi, no worries, I got you covered. If you can, keep the soil it can supplied in (you don't want to disturb roots). Now, up-pot that plant into a larger container with this new soil ratio: 85% African violet potting +10% orchid mix + 5 worm castings and a tsp of mycorrhizae soil amendment. Your Princess Hoya roots will work their way into the new soil mix and be very happy. I did a plant care video on the princess hoya if you want all the details, here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJy4mWWbf7aafpY 😀🪴

[@metsl1870]

@@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN thank you soo much for your response 😊...I'll definitely give it a try...thanks again 😊 ❤️.

[@danamalament7040]

My HKQ was throwing out new shoots and new leaves and then the whole plant started to turn yellow. No change in care of location. What happened?! Any chance the leaves will turn back to green or should I cut her up and start all over?

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

Hi, I am sorry to hear that. Check the soil. Is it soggy? Does it have a sour smell?Yellow leaves in indicative of overwatering or poor drainage. You can take a cutting and root in water to save part of your Krimson Queen and on mother plant try replacing soil if you find that its a poorly drained mix. Hope this helps mend your hoya.😀🪴

[@danamalament7040]

@@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN Thank you so much for responding!!! She's in a terracotta planter with drainage and I always let her dry out between waterings. First it was only one "branch" so I cut that and have it in sphagnum moss (rooting and growing new leaves!), but then the rest started to look the same. All the new growth made me think she was happy so it was a surprise to see her green start to fade to yellow. :( I watered her yesterday (she was dry), but I don't smell anything funky. I was thinking maybe it wasn't enough light so I moved her to the opposite side of the house. She was in a SW facing window and is now (as of yesterday) in a NE facing window. Based on your response, though, maybe I have to chop her up if the leaves won't change back to green.

[@madelaine3209]

How long did it take you to get to that size Hoya from cuttings?

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

Hi! It took us about 1 year. Hoyas in general tend to be slower growing than other house plants but we were very happy with how she filled out and continues to grow😀🪴

[@gennafer]

Is the red/pink just a random variegation that can appear at any time or a result of being in direct sun? I have a lot of succulents that get a red tinge from being sun stressed, wondering if it's the same. I have a new Hoya CQ and it just put out a pink leaf close to it's grow light so I'm curious.

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

Hi! Our experience with our mother plant Hoya (outside facing north/ No direct sun) was that she developed red tinges on leaves from time to time, in random locations. The same for our interior Hoyas, they produces some red and white randomly. But you make a good point,in that increased sunlight is likely to trigger more variegation. Hope this was helpful. 😀🪴

[@cicilyxavierv.k.2704]

How can I get one

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

Hi there. If you live in Miami or Broward, you can try CasaPlanta or Flamingo Road Nursery. You may also want to try Galloway Farms. 😀🪴

[@ronniesbabygirl22]

I just found one at lowes ❤

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

Awesome!!!😀🪴

[@ultranecrozma7449]

A plant that cant decide if it should skip time or rewind it. Yes, i clicked on the video just to say that No, i am not ashamed of myself

[@christopherc5570]

i cant get mine to flower 😢

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

I'm sorry to hear that. How long have you had your plant?😀🪴

[@MsLouisVee]

My Hoyas absolutely hated leca. I had to repot them to save their lives.

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

I am sorry to hear that, but Im so glad you saved them! And really really, our Hoya tricolor are thriving in the LECA medium that we are looking to migrate even more Hoya varieties into LECA. They just love it. 😀🪴

[@jadensway3627]

You have a green thumb !!!

[@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN]

Thanks!😀🪴

[@MaxItUpwithMarta]

Solar fans? Did you say solar fans? I want a solar fan!