How To Care For A Hoya (Wax Plant) Houseplant/ Joy Us Garden

[@wandaowens4030]

I wish to thank you for your help, as i have my first Hoya. It could be challenging to raise in MN. indoors. I plan to hang this varigated beauty in the East facing window and to take all of your good advice on care. Thank you

[@deliahernandez2716]

I love your Hoya videos Nel! I have this variety and its amazing!

[@JoyUsGarden]

Thank you Delia! I love Hoyas too & will shoot another video when I transplant my obovata. Nell

[@deliahernandez2716]

I would love to see that. Obovata are amazing and gorgeous

[@joanneacevedo8201]

Hello from Puerto Rico. I'm getting my first Hoya this week from a friend. My mom had a few but at that time I wasn't interested in them. 🤷🏻‍♀️. Thanks for your knowledge shared here.

[@InkpadsPlaypad]

Another amazing view. Hoyas are not regularly available in my area, but I have been tempted to order some...

[@JoyUsGarden]

I love them. I'd get more but there are other plants I want! Nell

[@danielmaclean4718]

Nell! Thank you for all of your videos! You have helped me along so much in my quest to turn my apartment into a jungle :) Cheers from Illinois, Daniel.

[@nyc0053]

The thickness of the foilage reminds me of ZZ plant, which also retains water very well. They're thirsty! Especially when growth is new or relatively new.

[@JoyUsGarden]

They're thick foliage makes them resilient, even here in the desert. Mine don't take a lot of water which is great because I travel a lot. Nell

[@heatherhui938]

Riley cat is gorgeous! I've never seen a tabby that dark. (Also, love your videos!)

[@JoyUsGarden]

Heather - Thank you on both! Mr. Riley is such a sweetheart & is all curled up taking his nap now. Nell

[@checkard90]

Hi there! My Hoya Obovata lives indoors and the leaves seem to becoming less succulent and are wrinkly when I bend them. Is this over watering or under watering? Thank you in advance.

[@hpeteacher9445]

Hi Nell! How are you? I hope you and your family are good, especially in these crazy times. I love your Hoya Obovata! It is healthy and happy. One of my first plants was a Hoya Carnosa Tricolor/Krimson Queen. It was a very small plant with only 2 stems. I had it for years and last summer it got mealybugs. First time I had them on my plants. I treated it and the plant went downhill fast. I took cuttings and now have a small plant. I have numerous Hoyas. I have the Cornosa Green, Tricolor/Krimson Queen & Princess. I also have a Obovata, Publicalyx and Austrailis. Have you tried Miracle Grow Orchid Spray on your Hoyas? Nicole from My Clean Leaves does, so I bought it. My Hoyas love, love, love it! Stay smart and safe, Gerry 😎

[@ptolemyauletesxii8642]

All these videos about Hoyas and I cannot find a single one that talks about pruning. I know very little about plants, but I have a Hoya and it has one fabulously long tendril, about 7 feet long, but the main plant itself is not very full. I feel like I need to prune this tendril, to encourage more growth around the main body of the plant, but I am terrified to do so. Can you give me any advice?

[@artsygigi]

Would you do a video on plants that are safe for dogs and cats. I love hoyas.

[@margiemcpeak9304]

Hi Nell from Charlotte, NC! I love both of your hoyas! I guess I love ALL hoyas! I'm so very happy that you have all of those wonderful videos about hoyas. Your hoya videos are "from soup to nuts"! Seriously! I already have four different ones & am expecting 5 or 6 more that I bought online; so, I REALLY need any and all tips & information that I can get! Would you happen to own or know of a good book on growing hoyas? I'm kind of old-school & just prefer to have a book in my hands. Thank you for sharing your plants & knowledge with the rest of us! 🌱💚

[@j3sus5449]

Can you tell me, when you do water, do you use the drench and drain method? I love your videos. That is the most beautiful ponytail I have ever seen!

[@dianab9153]

Hi everyone! I've had a hoya carnosa rubra for about a month or two now and the leaves are softening and becoming limp. I've watered it twice and have it in a tera cotta pot. I've let the soil dry completely between waterings so I have no idea why it would be doing this. Can anyone help?

[@wastedink3937]

Hello Nell! I was wondering if this Hoya tends to be a slow grower? I've had mine for months and it hasn't put out new growth at all! Any advice or tips are very helpful! Thanks in advance!

[@ravendimaggio5687]

Depends on the hoya and size, but yes. . .they can take a long time. Try different light, pot size, and water when only dry. Aslo mine love warmth.

[@babyjells]

Try moving it outside if you live in a humid environment and give it some bright indirect light. My Hoya Obovata, hindu ropes and krimson Princess did nothing for months until I moved them outside for the summer. My Obovata has 10 leaves growing at once now, 2 weeks after moving it outside

[@mardel3]

I received a cutting from a hoya carnosa and I have it propagating in water .

[@JoyUsGarden]

Hoyas root so easily, & fast, in water. Nell

[@pampinese3641]

Curious how old is your ponytail plant in the blue pot? It's beautiful

[@emilychen1920]

Hi Nell, I live in Toronto Canada. I bought my hoya 2 yeas put it indoor bright day light because cold outside. But no flowers. Do you have any suggestions for me?

[@Nadia-ls6qx]

Hi I love your hoyas I have a question my Hoya Hindu rope is starting to yellow and dropping it’s leaves. I have it on an east facing window on the east coast and I do supplement them with extra light. I only water in when it’s completely dry since they do not like to have wet feet. I also provide them with a bit of humidity once in a while. Is there anything you recommend for my rope?

[@jacquelyn515]

❤❤❤ Your Beautiful very LARGE potted Ponytail palm next to you...Absolutely Gorgeous Neil !!!! ❤❤❤ Could not keep my eyes off of it...

[@JoyUsGarden]

I love that plant too. I got it in a 6" pot (it was small!) at the Santa Barbara Farmers Market & brought it with me when I moved to Tucson. Had to move it to the center of the patio so I could see it from the living room, entry & dining room! Nell

[@jacquelyn515]

Could I ask how old this Ponytail Palm plant is ??. Just wondering how long it has taken to grow this size 😊 @@JoyUsGarden

[@spencerfraser]

I bought my first Hoya a few weeks ago and within a week or two noticed it had 3 mealy bugs on it 😂WTF.. is this going to be my life? Hoyas are literally my favourite.

[@orangemoonglows2692]

some hoyas are prone to mealybugs. hindu rope/compacta is one.

[@JoyUsGarden]

Yes Spencer, as houseplants they are subject to mealybugs. It must have had them before you bought it. Here's a post & video for you: www.joyusgarden.com/plant-pests-aphids-mealybugs/ Nell

[@JoyUsGarden]

@@orangemoonglows2692 So true! Nell

[@fergie68411]

Nell, do you have any vids on peace lollies?

[@JoyUsGarden]

Hi Denise - I don't yet. I find them to be a bit difficult to keep looking good but could certainly do one. Nell

[@naegwut]

What city are you in?

[@sarapajerla9508]

If it is Too dry, the plant will die?

[@endor8witch]

what kind of hoya do you have?

[@anthonylewis62]

Suzanne here, i love hoya, but i stopped buying them, they are just too darn hard for me, other than the large obotusia those for me are easy, the others no, cant grow them, ugh is one you have is the one i have, they are easy

[@jacobeksor6088]

Hi, I don’t know that plant.

[@JoyUsGarden]

They're great houseplants - very easy. Nell

[@LuisChavez-th6im]

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