Summer’s perfect 10 Hoyas

[@soberplantguy]

There are a whole slew of plants I could have picked to wrap up the summer, but these each had a property that makes them special to me. Well, they are all special Hoya in and of themselves. You must have some favs, too, no?

[@shirleycovey7309]

I have started a small collection of hoya and learning as I go. I'm finding that I enjoy the small leaf hoya more and am enamored with the Matilde splash that seems to be doing well and I can hardly wait until she fills out and drapes over the edge (yes, she's a female). I recently bought a pathos neon, a non-hoya, that is so beautiful to look at and seems to be doing well.

[@soberplantguy]

@@shirleycovey7309 Ah, yes. My 'Mathilde' almost came out, but she is absolutely covered in ready-to-bloom buds, so I didn't want to disturb her (and this plant was named after a little girl, so there ya go). I have the Philodendron lemon lime, love it!

[@phf3238]

@@soberplantguyAh, Mathilde! Gotta love her!

[@soberplantguy]

@@phf3238 Top ten of the perfect 10s, for sure 😊

[@hanstera_deliciosa]

I just repotted my oldest plant- 3 Ficus Elastica Burgundy trees planted together and growing super compact/full with branching after only 2 yrs. They survived and seem to be bouncing back after some lower leaf loss. Win! 🤗 Just starting your video but just wanted to say, you’re awesome, if no one has told you today. Which I assume they have.

[@beckypackqualls2745]

That heuschkeliana though! Beautiful! I definitely need that baby.

[@soberplantguy]

It's easy and beautiful. The smell of the flower, now that's up to the beholder 🤣 It is quite faint, whichever way your nose goes....

[@SSaaNNddYY77]

Keep doing, Dave! I can't sit through many of the so-called popular, plant youtubers content anymore. They go on and on....... half of their plants look unhealthy because they just got started in this hobby. Love your channel!

[@soberplantguy]

Ah, yes.... one for the plus column of being old 😆 (I mean "experienced")

[@Planty-Mandy]

Monthly favourite videos are still my favourites! The hauls maybe not so much. I’d rather see what is growing well for you and you are loving as time goes on.

[@soberplantguy]

I feel the same ... however, I'm often out of step with what's super duper cool 😅

[@faithewarren-agee5604]

I have a Silver Dollar cutting that is rooting well. The Elephant just rocks my soul!!!!!

[@soberplantguy]

Those two are back-to-back winners in my book 😁

[@NataliaLavrovaBeauty]

Your Heushkeliana is gorgeous!!!! It’s always so rewarding to grow from a tiny cutting ❤

[@soberplantguy]

I couldn’t agree more ☺️

[@becky9727]

I just enjoy seeing the variety of plants, learning a bit about them, and hearing how you care for them. Idk if its unboxing, updates or chores etc ...

[@soberplantguy]

I guess as long as I'm talking about plants, I don't really care what is either 😁

[@kathrynrobinson670]

I have a serious case of”Hoya envy” after this video! You have the magic touch.

[@soberplantguy]

To be fair, those plants are doing *most* of the work 🤣 But thank you!

[@soniacosgrove]

Really enjoyed this one! Absolutely love your favourite videos. Your collection is incredible and I am constantly blown away by all the gorgeous Hoyas out there. There were a few you showed today that have been on my wishlist for a while. So nice to see them in such beautiful growth.

[@soberplantguy]

That's great! I really thought "I should just grab the flashiest ones" and then, me being me, I went the other direction 🤣

[@margaretcalifano1617]

I’ve been admiring Kaimuki for a while now. The leaves are just beautiful. Someday I’ll get one

[@soberplantguy]

They are gorgeous. That green is soooo deep

[@AllisonSturgill-bq1ss]

You are right about the vines needing to point up. I believe it was April of UPT that said on a live sale that I was watching, if you didn’t keep them pointing up that they stop growing, like the example you showed. I’m pretty sure it was April that I was watching when she touched on that ………….🤷‍♀️anyway I’ve followed all of her advice and have had success so far.

[@soberplantguy]

They were pointing up, just after the vines had been wrapped down the trellis. Never had any other plant do it. But yes, the plant will abandon the vine if it’s growing away from the light 💡

[@paxleidig5327]

UPT?

[@soberplantguy]

@@paxleidig5327 Unsolicited Plant Talks. It's a lovely grower out of California (April).

[@paxleidig5327]

@@soberplantguy ah, ok thanks

[@newmanmansell760]

Those are beautiful Hoyas Dave😃🙌💖And grown to perfection🥰

[@soberplantguy]

Thank you! But to be fair, the Hoya did most of the heavy lifting 😆

[@laurachapin204]

Monthly vids, unboxing, favs, whatever, I'll watch. Maybe do some "best for enthusiastic waterers," "best for low humidity," flower fails, lighting recommendations, daily/weekly/monthly chores, "never again plants from hell."

[@soberplantguy]

Perfect--thank you! Copied and pasted your list 😊

[@heatherstephens9295]

I just think you are a hero growing beautiful TROPICAL plants in such a cold climate - incredible 👏👏👏

[@soberplantguy]

These are the *exact* words I use to explain myself to my wife. I'm not getting anywhere 🤣

[@heatherstephens9295]

@@soberplantguy 😂😂

[@helenesolomon]

I was so entranced by this video and your love and admiration for your Hoya that I did not realize it was ending. Surprize! While I have caught the Hoya bug in a big way, another fascination is Jewel Orchids. I have four and they blow my mind. I am wondering how you determine whether your Hoya should be trellised or not. Serenity to you.

[@soberplantguy]

Oh, nice! I was recently gifted a "regular" orchid, which brings my collection all the way up to two 😆

[@lisabarnes5340]

Your recent "misery" video was absolutely the best! It saved me from the temptation of buying another plant later that day. Don't worry, it wasn't a hoya.😉 Keep it real for us, Dave!

[@soberplantguy]

Oh no!! I mean, Yay! 😆

[@tammybales9668]

Hi Dave! YES, I love seeing individuals and your plant updates! Ceereen, to dye for! I just got a silver dollar SO beautiful, my next purchase, Penny's treat! What do you have available?

[@soberplantguy]

I need to take a closer look at Penny to see if she's ready for any chopping. I was letting her grow, and WOW did she evah 😳

[@hnelson5609]

I'm telling myself I can get a third hoya if I don't off them by March, 2025. Their care, growth patterns are so foreign to me! Thank you for your videos. They keep me going! I, too, am drawn to deep green foliage and not verigated.❤

[@soberplantguy]

If deep green, and I do mean *deep green* is your thing, the H. Kaimuki has got to be on your list to at least consider. I can't wait until March to see ... how things went 😆

[@MeTimePlants]

Beautiful plants!❤

[@soberplantguy]

Thank you!

[@melissaharnish9094]

I love the stargazer leaves🥰 I have to stop to touch them every time I walk past it lol. I’ve had her about six months, the main plant has I think 8 leaves and two more getting ready to pop out of the vine and I’ve already taken a two leaf propagation off it that is rooting quite well in water, I’m so excited for it to mature and bloom. it only had four leaves and one vine when I got it so I’d say it’s a good grower. It’s my favorite Hoya in my collection right now.

[@soberplantguy]

Yeah, I'd call that fantastic growth! I'm excited to see mine (hopefully) do the same. But really want to her to bloom ☺ Well done on yours!

[@joannfeliciano7888]

Hi, your plants are awesome. The love you have for them shows crystal clear. I also am wondering how the cold weather will affect my plants. Enjoying your plant content along with your sense of humor.

[@soberplantguy]

I imagine that not everyone keeps their overnight temps *inside* the house quite as cool as we do. Way cheaper to just keep the bedroom warm until morning. My issue used to be lighting. Once I added grow lights, I stopped losing many plants at all. And of course, I avoid plants that simply aren't going to "appreciate" my conditions 😆

[@LavenderDaisies]

I love to have updates on plants. This was such a fun video. It shows me new plants I haven’t ever seen and I take screen shots of them when you post the name. So I appreciate when you show the name with a good view of the plant and maybe leave the name on the screen just a bit longer. Please 🙏 And if you can post a picture of the blooms, that would be a home run in my book!! LOL. I appreciate. All of your knowledge and time you spend helping us newbies and still young PLANTY people. I’ve always had some plants. But my addiction started just over a year ago when I started by Tropical and rare plants. So I have lots to learn. I don’t have a tent and really haven’t even considered one. You need space to put it obviously. And right now with 3 adult kids still home, I don’t have a spare room. When you said something about them getting 360 degree light. Do the sides and bottom reflect light? I never thought about that. I guess that’s why it’s made with that shinny silver material. What is is made of. And if I am wrong, what did you mean? I should start learning now so if I ever have the space I could get one. What are your main reasons for wanting one, besides space to put your. Plants. You could do that. In a room with shelves and grow lights. And several humidifiers. I suppose. Give me your Dave version or sell points for Tent.

[@soberplantguy]

I'm really glad you enjoyed it! I don't do too many, but I'm sure I'll find some worthy updates here and there 😁

[@dantedominguez4765]

Beautiful Hoyas💚🍃

[@soberplantguy]

Thank you 😊

[@Jadelifestyleplantenthusiast]

Hoya Elephant is my favorite wish list. Hope i can buy a cutting from you😊that’s beautiful Hoya💖

[@soberplantguy]

I'm definitely going to encourage it to put out leaves on every node.... There so enormous that I just am not sure how that would work, or if it will. But, I'll be updating that plant every once in a while, no doubt!

[@lorettastyles5523]

Dave I absolutely loooove all your videos. Keep them coming. That KSB01 is a stunner 😊

[@soberplantguy]

Ah, thank you. So encouraging. And also--yes! What a plant. It's not a showstopper in many peoples' eyes, I suppose. But oh baby. It is in mine (and yours!) 😊

[@lorettastyles5523]

Yes it is my show stopper 🤩

[@phf3238]

Laughing at ourselves is always a good thing. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@soberplantguy]

It's the only way to go 😆

[@phf3238]

All of the things going on in this troubled world and, then there is you and your beautiful plants. Just what is needed. Don’t they say that people come into your life when you need them?

[@soberplantguy]

@@phf3238 What a kind thing to say. Thank you 😊

[@becky9727]

Love the new setting with the windows!

[@soberplantguy]

Hey, thanks! That is unquestionably my favorite room in the house 😊 8 windows that help me keep an eye on the neighbors 🤣😂🤣

[@lisaanglim9588]

@@soberplantguy I only dream about 8 windows. I have one large one facing west, and a sliding glass facing east. So everything is crowded around the two windows.

[@soberplantguy]

@@lisaanglim9588 We have ... gulp ... 48 windows in this old house 😁

[@amymarshall1829]

Heuschkeliana and Mathilde were two that I hard-core obsessed over when I started getting interested in hoya. In both cases, I couldn't fathom spending as much as they cost at the time for big plants, so I bought several cuttings of both, which cost equal or more than bigger plants would have. (At no point have I claimed to be logical. haha) My Heuschkeliana hasn't grown as fast as I expected that it would, so when I recently saw one at a local nursery, I bought it. I'm curious to see how it will compare. My Michele does what your Kaimuki does. I wanted her so much, but she is a D I V A! Some current faves: MB-1414, both the inner and outer variegated Subquintuplinervis, Australis Tenuipes, and Latifolia Sarawak. I repotted my Krimson Princess and variegated Compacta recently and they are looking extra beautiful. My sp aff Burtoniae is looking really amazing right now, too, and Fungii withstood a pretty brutal repot/re-trellis and hasn't skipped a beat.

[@soberplantguy]

Great shouts to great plants here! I almost included my 'Mathilde,' but she is about to flower on a whole slew of vines, so I don't breathe near her right now. Also came *this* close to including my latifolia (Sarawak) because, duh. What a plant 🤣

[@MostlyHoyas]

I call my Mathilde my gateway Hoya. I still love her but she got me into the obsession :)

[@soberplantguy]

@@MostlyHoyas It could be someone's first and only, if it came down to it. Such a great plant.

[@amymarshall1829]

@@MostlyHoyas I had a Compacta and a Variegated Compacta and wasn't looking to get any other hoyas. Then along came Lisa. Hoya Australis Lisa was my gateway hoya.

[@chammikaweththasinghe5985]

"The voices in my head" LOL😂. I get them whilst doing plant chores! I just bought a Hoya Meliflua and like you, can't wait for the blooms! Cost USD 6 ( equivalent in Sri lankan rupees) for the well-rooted plant with 8 leaves. Mine have a variation in colours to the picture you showed in the video.

[@soberplantguy]

Cheap, gorgeous plants. It should be the bedrock of every collection in my opinion 😁

[@ceciliapacheco6027]

I live in Florida and is not easy so thank for the good advice.

[@soberplantguy]

I'm guessing Florida, and Sarasota in particular, has changed an awful lot since I was last there ... almost twenty years ago already? Holy cow. Glad you're enjoyed the video 😀

[@ceciliapacheco6027]

Good morning Dave 20 years is a long time,hope you can visit me of course with your family too and to travel in the springs of Ocala beautiful place and not expensive have a wonderful day Cecilia.🐝🐞🪴 .

[@MostlyHoyas]

My goodness the Elephant leaves are massive!

[@soberplantguy]

I can't get over that plant. Probably partly because I've wanted a good one for so long 😁

[@lisaanglim9588]

I love a good plant unboxing

[@soberplantguy]

There sure are a lot to choose from--just not me 😂

[@lisaanglim9588]

6:39 look at the size of those leaves!

[@soberplantguy]

I am absolutely smitten with that plant!

[@birdsong9934]

Really interested in your tent setup. I live in a very old house that is difficult to maintain temperature upstairs where I have my collection. My plants are doing great, but I’m concerned about the Winter months. If push comes to shove, I’ll have to relocate them which I would prefer not to do. Looking forward to seeing your setup.

[@soberplantguy]

Thank you for the motivation! I will do my best to get this out very, very soon. If nothing else, I may have some thoughts from my experience, even if the setup won't work for you.

[@peggymalabuyoc9150]

Hi Dave, Many thanks for this thoroughly enjoyable video! I have to find a Hoya Elephant to grow and care for. Such an awesome plant. Yours is gorgeous! Take care.

[@soberplantguy]

Thank you! It *easily* could have been my favorite of the year. Part of me says it is......... 😆

[@cydfall4897]

I’ve not watched the video yet - just started (late this time!). I got a Jennifer a couple of weeks ago. Also WMZ IV is putting out her first leaf and I’m so stoked! 🤣

[@soberplantguy]

Yes! My WMZ is doing well, too. Very excited for that one! And for yours 😁

[@hanstera_deliciosa]

Ooooohhhhh yeeeeaaaahhhh! 🤗 Another one.

[@lisaanglim9588]

Those flowers remind me of a ladies ball gown. 5:27

[@soberplantguy]

Aren't they something?

[@Aquamarine.Aubrey]

I love updates!❤ I don't really like hauls and I strongly dislike when people go to big box stores and shop there with there audience.

[@soberplantguy]

I know it gets clicks to put "rare plants" in front of mass produced plants that are literally grown by the hundreds of thousands, but there is no way I could ever bring myself to do that. Plus it's boring. There. I said it 😁

[@jonathonpotts5666]

you saw doug chamberlins calycina! i did too,i bought one being rehabed at my own risk, it hasn't made it but i will definitely try again.

[@soberplantguy]

I actually saw my friend's first. But with a collection of over 500 distinct Hoya, I see a lot of Hoya at her house first 😆

[@jonathonpotts5666]

@soberplantguy blimey, I would pay to see her collection! doug did a video on it, and you guessed it, he grew a massive one.

[@paxleidig5327]

I like the idea of update videos because they give us an opportunity to see the rate of growth that you are having. At least for myself, that gives me something to compare to. Not that I would ever aspire to the level of finesse shown by the sober plant guy, nevertheless it's a standard to shoot for!

[@soberplantguy]

Know your place, peasant 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@paxleidig5327]

@@soberplantguy LOL. Arrrgh, aye Cap'n.

[@1faithchick7]

Gorgeous plants! You are definitely a hoya master! I'm too scared to buy just one node and home it works out lol. I know I would kill it. 😅

[@soberplantguy]

Thank you for the overstatement--I'm not above taking a compliment like that 🤣 One really delicate node probably isn't the best mail order choice, but in general, with a sturdy plant, I don't have problems. The number isn't zero, mind you 😆

[@leannhillier-jv8wf]

LOVE seeing updates. I noticed your using plastic pots with some not your Tera cotta. Do you still use your regular mix? It doesn’t stay to wet? Thanks for another great video!

[@soberplantguy]

Nice catch.... For baby plants with zero or or very small and delicate root systems, they always go into plastic. The risk of dry rot is really magnified otherwise. So I tend to scoop slightly less coco coir, slightly more chips, in the plastic. Nothing dramatic, nothing I measure out or anything. Because that would be, like, organized or something 😆

[@happybeehoney3461]

What thought process do you go thru to decide which hoyas receive a climbing cage or a bamboo stake?

[@conniecochran8523]

Do you mind sharing the substrate that you use for your Hoya?

[@soberplantguy]

You bet. If you go to the description, you’ll see the amazon links to the specific coco coir, chips, and #3 perlite I use. And that’s it, nothing more. Roughly 1/3 each in the mix, then I can wing it depending on plant and pot size.

[@lorizamory4507]

How can we purchase cuttings of your hoyas?

[@soberplantguy]

I'm a little thin at this time of year, but go ahead and shoot me an email at [e-mail]. I've got lots of props cooking, and multiples of at least some very nice plants. Cheers 😀

[@hanstera_deliciosa]

I took you into the shower with me, Dave. Respectfully, of course. 😉 Your Staghorn is looking quite pert. Stunned, as always, by your incredibly well loved collection. 🤗

[@soberplantguy]

🤭 Thanks so much. I do love those silly little plants......

[@Wubblyt]

Long term updates with growtips for specific plants 🩷 Monthly flowers with growing needs/conditions 🩷 Unboxing 😖 Unboxing with lots of deep dive plant info 🩷 Anything with humor 🩷 Tour that explains why plants are in a certain place/setup 🩷 Plant shopping 😖 Anything plant care 🩷 Monthly favs… Often feel forced (this one didn’t though) Monthly updates… If theres a lot of change maybe, or if you tried something that made a big change for your plants

[@soberplantguy]

Nice! Thank you. I copied and pasted this into a file. Please don't worry that I will ever, ever, ever take you shopping with me 😆 Ain't gonna happen. I agree. Monthly updates can just seem like a space filler. I mean, if you can't even pretend to be actually excited .... I wanted to show my H. 'Mathilde,' but she's sooo close to blooming, massively blooming, that I didn't dare toucher her 😂

[@Wubblyt]

@@soberplantguy hahaha I would watch even the shopping most likely… dragging my virtual feet, hoping for humor that would probably present itself 😊 But yes… Thats exactly what I meant! You can show Hoya Mathilde off in another vid using any excuse right? 😂

[@robinprice6879]

Loved this video Dave. Is that a stag horn fern behind you on your porch? I just got one and know nothing of its preferred substrate or growing conditions. Only bought it because it was almost free

[@soberplantguy]

Thank you! And yes, indeed it is. I'm not saying it's the world's greatest video or anything, but here one I made on that stag: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXW9lXyHbqZ7gKMsi=lKdRRbJTGzHCxRBd It has really grown since then 😬

[@anawithplants]

okay the sunstress on that last hoya is gorgeous! also, do you own a bird or was that outside? or am I just hearing things now? 😂😂

[@soberplantguy]

In this case, you were not hearing things ... that was one of those old fashioned outside birds 😆

[@lemusiciensolitaire8792]

Hoya elephant 🐘 ❤❤❤❤ Goals!

[@soberplantguy]

I'm going to have to show this fine plant again soon. He's putting on ALL the new leaves. I about can't believe it 🤩

[@kristiemowry3267]

Did I miss a video on your thin leafed hoyas?

[@soberplantguy]

I haven't done one specifically for thin-leaved Hoya. I'll have to count them up and see what I've got 😀

[@lisabarnes5340]

Loving the channel, Dave! Would it be possible to leave the name of the plant up longer while you're showing it in future vids for those of us with older eyes and slower fingers? 😂

[@soberplantguy]

For once, a reasonable request 🤣 You bet

[@lisabarnes5340]

@soberplantguy Thank you so much.🪴❤️

[@soberplantguy]

@@lisabarnes5340 Let me know how I did on the currently video 😊

[@Luvsner]

Hello, this is a staff member from Mars Hydro. Thank you for your support of our products. May I ask if you would like to review other products? We can provide them for you.

[@soberplantguy]

Well this certainly seems legitimate. Let me get back to you 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@Luvsner]

@@soberplantguy Can I have your contact information?

[@Luvsner]

@@soberplantguy How should I communicate with you?

[@paxleidig5327]

Stema? Can you say more about this publication ( and any others you read )?

[@soberplantguy]

"Stemma." They're back after a very, very, very long break.

[@paxleidig5327]

Are there other publications that you read? I think you mentioned a publication of the International Hoya Society once before...?

[@soberplantguy]

@@paxleidig5327 I don't read *anything* with LC these days. But no, the one I've mentioned is the Swedish Hoya publication, and that's a bit of a language barrier for me 🤣

[@paxleidig5327]

@@soberplantguy what, you mean you're not multilingual? I'm shocked! 😆

[@christinev3861]

Where do you sell?

[@soberplantguy]

Oh gosh. I missed this comment--my apologies. I'll start up again in very early April, perhaps late March, depending on what Iowa weather is doing. I've just been selling through email: [e-mail]. However, I'd like it to be easier for everyone next year. I've got a couple of idea floating around. Cheers from Iowa City

[@christinev3861]

@ I’ll be looking out! Happy holidays!

[@Diane-ex1os]

Hi Dave, I am really admiring the Fern behind you 🫶Beautiful 👍🏽. I have the Penny yes she’s beautiful too. Wow that Kaimuki is very pretty 🤩. Dave I’m have trouble with my substrate , some of my Hoyas leaves are turning yellow at the tips 😫and no growth Im pretty new to Hoyas what the heck should I do?? Thanks 😊 Dave 🐞

[@soberplantguy]

send my some pics of the plants and substrate and we can put our heads together: [e-mail] Cheers from Iowa City 😊

[@Diane-ex1os]

👌🏽🫶😎thanks Dave from upstate NY , wish you lived closer to me ☺️

[@soberplantguy]

@@Diane-ex1os That would be big FUN, no doubt. Side note, why is NY, by far, my largest audience in the country? Of course you don't know either, but thought I'd share that anyway 😆

[@joanneklaus9242]

Wow, I didn’t know you were from the Cedar Rapids area! i’m originally from Waterloo and went to Kirkwood in Cedar Rapids way back in the early 80’s. Now living in Sioux City. So wonderful to get a Hoya-growers perspective from a Midwesterner..💚💪🪴😊

[@soberplantguy]

Hello, fellow Iowan! There are a few of us here 😁 I've done my best to describe some of the challenges we have here. Like this year when the sun didn't come out for all of January 🤣

[@joanneklaus9242]

@@soberplantguy Grow lights, heat mats, and a nice little grow tent help out immensely!🪴💪💚😊

[@soberplantguy]

@@joanneklaus9242 100% There are Hoya that I simply wouldn't be able to grow without my Mars Hydro. LOVE it.