My Top Hoya Care Tips! + New Hoya Growth!

[@zoezhou8599]

Every time I hear people say water Hoya more often, I want to give a thumb up 👍 Since I started to water my hoyas more often this summer, they are definitely growing more actively.

[@gordoncaldwell5597]

For almost 3 years I have been growing Hoya and in the first year I would have disagreed with you . However now, with more experience, I do agree with you and I appreciate your words of wisdom. One can imagine Hoya living as vines in trees with very little soil so they don’t like sitting in water but they are used to being rained on almost every day. They like much light and some air movement. The proof is in the pudding: you plants look great! Thanks so much!

[@bflyrenee]

I totally agree with the watering!

[@rodrigomartino6798]

I love and learn from your experience. But i learn so much better (and happier) when all that ears, tails, fur and shadows appear. it's such a natural beautiful environment ♥

[@MyPlantedParadise]

I’m so glad! I certainly have plenty of fur & tails running around!😆❤️

[@nox7282]

Thanks for sharing your hoya tips...Your cat is absolutely adorable! 😍💚🌿

[@degenatron2319]

I grow mine in bonsai mix and water them everyday, water does not hurt Hoya damp soggy soil does.

[@Talhasarwar47]

Your hoyas are just amazing ❤

[@karenmyers9146]

I love your hoya collection and care tips. No discussion on fertilizer and would love to know your DIY pon recipe. Right now I’m using well draining mix but a little too well draining. Also found stratum works great for root growth on cuttings

[@loricrawford8426]

I agree 100% about the watering. I have a water meter which I don't even have to use anymore because I noticed that when it reached the beginning of the red zone exactly at one week. I water my Hoyas the same day (if possible) every week and they never stop growing. I also fertilized every other week if there is any growth present.

[@walle5667]

You have beautiful Hoyas :) I totally agree with you on the watering part. I never wait for the leaves to go wrinkly. My hoyas are all doing well and are growing ferociously. I water most of them about once a week. Some candidates like Caudata and Mindorensis want water a bit more frequently. The only guys that I water once in two weeks are the Wayettii (this one just doesn't seem to want a lot of water) and the Carnosa which is in a huge pot.

[@zionlee175]

What kind of water do you use?Tap water,filtered water, soft water, rain water ⋯？

[@walle5667]

@@zionlee175 I use tap water. Keep in mind I live in Germany and here the water has no chlorine. It is hard water, though, so some sensitive plants like peace lilies and spider plants get crispy tips, but otherwise they're fine :) Hoyas are doing splendidly, they don't mind the lime residue in the water.

[@zionlee175]

@@walle5667 Any Fluorine in tap water? Do you let water stay 2~3 days to release Fluorine?

[@walle5667]

@@zionlee175 There is no added flourine in the tap water. I do not let it sit, I water the plants right out of the tap. You could use rain water if you are suspicious of your tap water.

[@erikm8372]

Jealous of this collection! How do you, personally, flush without drainage holes? I’ve tried it before. Do you just have to be extra careful, and let the water flow out the top, while you try to contain the substrate as best you can? lol. That’s what I’ve done; but then I ended up saying “F it”, and just drilling holes. hahaha. Actually my new obsession is - a soldering iron! 😂 Lol, making all kinds of plastic bowls and cups and stuff into semi-hydro pots 😇. Can make them look like orchid pots, covered in air holes. But anyway. Lmk your method if possible! Thx!

[@flutter_bye4619]

Thus is my dream collection. I need to make the day pond mix

[@MsAjc1993]

I can’t wait for my hoyas to start growing!

[@sheilanorth1993]

I love your videos!! ( And your loving pets!) I trimmed many of my hoyas after watching your video. Thank you! I'm impressed with all your "hoya know how!!"

[@MyPlantedParadise]

Thank you so much!!! My pets are wild but I couldn’t imagine life without them!!!❤️❤️🥰

[@user-he8nf3qs7v]

Do you always have water in the bottom? A resevore? How do u water & how often? Whatever ur doing is working ur plants r beautiful

[@glendamartinez9309]

ALL your Hoyas are absolutely beautiful.Im going to start watering my Hoyas more often.I normally water them when they look wrinkly, but to tell you the truth the leaves feel soft most of time.At tbe moment i water them every 3 wks.

[@MyPlantedParadise]

They might have gotten root rot if you don’t feel the leaves firming back up after watering! You might check the roots!❤️❤️❤️ I find if you let them get too critically dry, the roots will dry up, then when you water they will rot.😭

[@sandiesorchids9387]

Your Hoya's look awesome. Could you spotlight Hoya elliptica

[@nenavienneau5872]

Hi you have such beautiful hoyas love it can you tell me how you fertilizer them and which fertilizer you use and how often thanks

[@aysaa519]

Thanks for all the tips, great video🌺

[@wendyacker245]

If Hoyas are getting higher light and temps you do need to water them more. Really depends on your conditions. Great knowledge and video

[@erikm8372]

I would think (on the most basic level) the answer is “yes” because generally that’s the case for all plants… increased light would mean increase the water, buuuuut gotta be careful. I wouldn’t necessarily say yes, water them more; bc there are just too many differences in each person’s garden, collection, where they live, etc. and each individual Hoya can be a diva compared to the next one! Even from the same species. I had two _H. australis_ that I bought from the same shop, on the same day, but they behaved totally differently. Basically, if the soil looks or feels dry, or if the pot is lightweight when you pick it up, then those are telltale signs it’s time for watering… but Hoyas, of course, love drying out between waterings. They’re basically succulent vines, but a little more tropical than most succs. I recommend buying a moisture meter. Like $10. They can be a real helper for gardeners. Plenty of times Ive wanted to water a plant, and I think it’s the right time, until I test it w the moisture meter… I’ll be shocked to see it’s like, 75% saturated already. Lol, but the top layer looks dry. If I hadn’t tested it w the meter, I may have drowned that plant! I also think gravel or sand as a too dressing is good, it keeps flies away and keeps humidity in the soil longer.

[@P.L.M.321]

Wow! I just found your channel!!! Loved this video thank you so much for great tips!!! 😃👍

[@mimiwithplants868]

Thank you so much I love my Hoyas. I have 3 and I'm new too plant parenting. But I thank you for the advice on the hoya because my 3 that I have I noticed needs water more often you're more often than what people do say.

[@MyPlantedParadise]

Yes! Always experiment with your own environment as well! The more you fare for them the more you will learn their habits! Happy planting😍❤️

[@curryisgood6103]

Great content and finally somebody who calmy explains their care :) subscribed and keep up the good work

[@MyPlantedParadise]

Thank you so much!🥰❤️

[@njekengmeng6742]

I love yr presentation. Could u show us how to repot hoya. Use what soil etc. Thank you

[@MyPlantedParadise]

Yes!!! Absolutely! I’ll add it into my future videos!!

[@fallenbarbieee]

I love your videos, love when the animals make an appearance😍 your hoyas are amazing!

[@MyPlantedParadise]

It’s inevitable at this point for atleast one of my fur babies to make a surprise pop in.🤣😍 So glad you enjoy them! And thank you so so much!!!

[@TheLucille7]

Enviable Hoya collection 👏

[@MyPlantedParadise]

Thank you!!❤️❤️❤️

[@hanaaandsanaachannel]

أنواع جميلة من نبات الهويا شكرا ❤

[@jungleflowerscanada5384]

Beautiful collection 💚 I'll be shouting out to you in my video later today.💚

[@MyPlantedParadise]

Thank you soo much!!!😍🥰❤️

[@katyamaji2887]

Do you trellis any of your hoyas? I've seen this before but I'm trying to understand someone's preference for that. Thank you your hoyas are beautiful

[@lyndamodeste7902]

Enjoy your video 📹 😊 beautiful hoyas

[@MyPlantedParadise]

Thank you!!!

[@veronicaglover5693]

Your Hoyas are beautiful! Could you tell us how big they were when you started? I’m wondering if it’s realistic to expect that grows when I begin with a truly study LOL

[@dianehavard4467]

Love your Hoyas, growth is amazing! Tell me none of your glass jars have draining hole, so how does it work for watering? Would it work for me i live near Montréal where it is cold for many months!

[@MyPlantedParadise]

None of my plants in Pon have drainage holes for the most part. I'm not sure how well it would work, it all depends on your environment! If your plants get good light and heat, I bet you could do it too with no problem! I just water when I notice the containers are empty and fill them about 1/4 of the way!

[@dianaperdomo6244]

Hi what is in your DIY pond mix?

[@debsgreenhomedebbie7260]

What a great video. Love it! And love your Hoya's💚 and your elliptica 😍 mine doesn't want to grow😔 it is in high humidity under a lamp. Buy it begin 2021 with 5 or 6 leafs and now it has for months 2 leafs and don't give me new one's. Do you have tips? It is on pon. Love you're videos and enjoy your day🌿💚

[@MyPlantedParadise]

How often do you water? Have you fertilized at all? Mine is in a ceramic pot in soil & gets very bright light!

[@RootingMindfully]

I really like the fungii. I am thinking about getting one. Is it fuzzy on the back? I also think that people take the underwatering a little too far with hoyas. I have been watering mine about once a week some twice a week.

[@MyPlantedParadise]

Yes!! She has a little fuzz to her. This hoya as been incredibly easy to grow as well. I started with two cuttings and she has just grown NON STOP and has now put out two peduncles! I HIGHLY recommend this hoya!! So easy & fast growing!!!

[@RootingMindfully]

@@MyPlantedParadise that’s good to know. I just placed an order for one. I love fuzzy plants.

[@reginametzger8553]

Thank you for sharing your experience with your Hoyas. I am going to start chopping! Do you think if you covered the glass with something you might get less algae? I like glass to see the roots but the algae would drive me crazy.

[@MyPlantedParadise]

Yes that’s actually a REALLY good idea. I’m wondering if I could come up with something that would still allow me to peek in at the roots… i’m gonna need to brainstorm!

[@melrussell7830]

Hi Cassidy, amazing Hoya’s and oh that growth 😍 I’m waiting for a delivery of my first small IKEA cabinet and wondered if you could give me some advice on which lights I should buy for it? It’s for my hoya’s 😊 and I’m in the uk…

[@MyPlantedParadise]

I recommend full spectrum lighting!! Lights that have the red light, blue light, and white light all in one. Not sure if barrina is available in the UK but i love those for my shelves!

[@melrussell7830]

@@MyPlantedParadise thank you and yes I have found Barrina 😊

[@plantedbythebeach8010]

LOVED this video! I got straight up and chopped my Chelsea ! I needed to hear that🤣 I wanted to for weeks. Do you think it matters if you cut newer growth or old? I have chopped all my Hoyas for years but I always feel like I should wait. It's a bummer when you get new growth and the leaves are so small so I'd like to avoid that issue. Thanks for the tips!

[@MyPlantedParadise]

If the leaves are still little babies when you cut, they will most likely fall off. But if they are at the normal size and maybe just not hardened off all the way, they usually will pull through!! I havent seen that it matters on growth based on new vines being cut vs. older, however the older cutting will probably take longer to push new growth

[@isabelab-kelly2592]

Your hoyas look absolutely amazing 🔥🔥🔥 what temperature do you give them? /have your dogs started the behavioural training? Is it better between them?

[@MyPlantedParadise]

My grow tent stays about 75 F and my ikea cabinet stays about 71 F!! Yes my dogs started behavior training last friday! We are working on basics right now and also learning their body language! No more fights have happened thankfully!! We meet with the trainer again in another 2 weeks!! Thank you so much for asking!!!❤️❤️😭❤️

[@firejoulie]

How many time you have to clean the pots (bols) ? Often or not ? And what do you use for fertilizing?

[@MyPlantedParadise]

It depends on how much light they are exposed to! The algae will develop much faster in brighter light situations. I like to clean them maybe once a month. I use water soluable orchid fertilizer, all purpose liquid fertilizer, and fish fertilizer for my hoyas! 🥰

[@remafreij6361]

Do you sell any cuttings

[@leahwatkins9911]

Do a hoya chore video ,,showing how you water in ur DIY...Showing how you flush and jus going over wats in ur DIY..

[@MyPlantedParadise]

Such a good idea!!! I can absolutely do a video like that!!

[@bhejc022109]

What are your fast growing hoyas? 😍😍😍

[@MyPlantedParadise]

My chelsea, wayettii, fungii, and lacunosa are probably my fastest growing in my collection right now!!😍❤️