400+ Hoya Houseplant Tour - Ep 113

The new vertical of 'Houseplant Home Tours' of "Plant One On Me" continues-and this time we're in Stockholm, Sweden to pay a visit to longtime hoya lover and collector, Torill Nyhuus, who shares her residence with 400 hoyas!
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[@torillnyhuus5001]

Thanks to all of you for all nice comments! This is my very first time to write a comment on KZbin. To those who said something about the plants I said I throw away; the plants were in such bad condition so not even a small cuttings could be saved. I never throw a plant with some potential, I promise. In Sweden we have Swedish Hoya Society which this year celebrate 25 years and I'm editor for our bulletin. Our hope is to someday be able to make an English version of our bulletin.

[@emmaangora]

An English Version would be great! At that moment i become member of the Hoya Society! Love!

[@bashalola5020]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@Hulteke]

Härligt Torill! Great!

[@Hulteke]

Följer Summer och hennes kanal sedan länge och hon har gjort ett par videos från Botaniska i Göteborg också. Funderar på om hon har någon koppling till Sverige ...? Fantastiskt spännande att se din samling hursomhelst helst! Har skrivit ner några av arterna som jag någon gång hoppas kunna köpa skott av. Gör man det bäst genom föreningen? Vänligen Ricard, Gränna

[@teefedtips]

this is my third time watching your video. its nice to hear from you. my friend calls me a crazy plant lady and i told him he better watch this swedish lady and tell me something about crazy. lol. i wish i was your neighbor.

[@ItsmeHollyN]

That is my grandma and she passed away in October 2022 so this video is one of the memories I have of her. ❤😢

[@leanneporter2661]

😢

[@leanneporter2661]

Such a beautiful soft spoken lady, I have watched this many times its a Joy.

[@kristenblankenship6236]

My grandmother raised me and this reminded me of her. Such a sweet beautiful soul. I feel your loss ❤ my sincere love Kristen USA, West Virginia

[@alex0589]

I am constantly impressed at how much time and effort is put into this series, people are fking sleeping on this channel, big time. The production value, flying all over to meet the people who actually know what they're talking about, it's the cure for the confusing, sometimes contradicting short soundbites from amateurs all over the internet. Keep finding and interviewing these people, they are fascinating.

[@summerrayneoakes]

Hi Alex, I am SO appreciative of your comment. I do think people watch all sorts of content for all sorts of reasons (i.e., to be entertained, to feel like they have a buddy on the other side of the video, etc.), so I'm sure there is a place for the more 'amateur' videos as you call it, but I really do value the educational component-to cut through the noise. I know that is not for everyone, but I enjoy striving for a nice balance of solid educational information as well as entertainment and personal story that hits an emotive chord, because it's what I value. I am so thrilled that you recognize / notice the quality, time, effort, and resources that go into this series. Because for me (at least at this point), it's a big labor of love, but I get enjoyment sharing it with people like you who appreciate it! Thanks again for tuning in and sharing the love.

[@monawilliams2689]

Alex Xbox nbn

[@DuchessDelphine]

Alex agreed! This channel is QUALITY! Everything about it.

[@zebulundocallas]

Indeed, its different when someone who knows plants would explain plants.

[@lorib5323]

@@zebulundocallas agreed. I am over people who make a plant video and know nothing about plants but had a credit card and a ring light.

[@aleleon6812]

What a nice lady! Broke my heart when she said she was getting old and it was too much work :'(

[@oliviaekvall4767]

Ale Leon she lives like 3 minutes away from me walking distance, i would love to help her but how wierd to just knock at her door and be like heeello

[@alex0589]

@@oliviaekvall4767 sometimes that's how the best friendships start. Just saying. Send her an email and say hi and what's up? maybe you actually *can* help.

[@oliviaekvall4767]

Alex we swedes are not like americans on that sense..

[@torillnyhuus5001]

@@oliviaekvall4767 You can knock on my door!! :-)

[@oliviaekvall4767]

Torill Nyhuus åh😂 hehehe

[@IanKomac]

What a kind soul! No wonder her hoyas are thriving

[@sharonladiero]

RIP 💔 When I heard the news about Torill I immediately found this video to rewatch ❤️❤️❤️

[@brooklin_bernek]

Me too, my heart is so sad

[@PamsPrettyPlants]

“Here’s the one with my name” all casually. If someone named a plant after me I’d shove it in everyone’s face the second they entered my home 😂

[@kerj4844]

the law of jante/jantelagen is holding her back kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6e4pIGGdpxqaK8

[@andrewnetz3680]

@@kerj4844 Nah. Wrong. She's an absolute fountain of knowledge; the whole world's hoya community knows that. No need to brag.

[@flo9]

If someone named a plant after me, I'd never know XD

[@thementhologist5348]

Thats 1 of my life goals. make a plant and named it after me lol

[@vq2vx]

@@flo9 😄

[@elisaliebelt1181]

She is exactly the reason i'm a plant person! Both her and her collection are outstanding. The absolute passion and twinkle in her eyes as she talks about her hoyas is exactly what everyone needs in their life!

[@bryanorcine2210]

It saddens me to hear that she’s down sizing her collections because she’s getting old. I can feel her love for her hoyas and I think that decision saddens her most. I was hoping these will end up being taken care in a botanical center specially the one named after her. Such a precious lady. 🥰

[@44Jupiter44]

Rest in Paradise Torill. Thank you (and you Summer) for being a large part of why I fell so deeply in love with the incredible plants Hoya are. A part of the community is missing with your departure. But what you've left behind will live on forever ❤

[@Boho_Plans]

She's the Hoya Goddess!! 🤩 I love this!!!

[@petercardona1559]

What a great spotlight on a true legend among the hoya heads! I actually cheered at two things: Her stance on collecting species and the spartan nature of her set-up. We "it's all about the plants" purists got to stick together! 😊

[@summerrayneoakes]

She's so awesome.

[@user-ow7bi3se2b]

Newbie here - what is the reasoning behind only collecting species? :) I also love the "spartan nature of her set-up" too! She's wonderful :) Thanks, Peter!

[@petercardona1559]

@@user-ow7bi3se2b my philosophy behind collecting species is that I strive to replicate nature's sublime "imperfect perfection" within my space. I view each of my plant babies as miniature representation of its natural environment. Cultivars to me are an arrogant attempt by humankind to "improve" upon nature's designs. They're are extremely beautiful houseplants but they just don't fit into my mission as a grower. I believe that in order to command nature to thrive in our space we must first learn to obey it. That's the energy I try to capture in all my plant displays.

[@evfast]

The Hoyas were great, that light in her eye with the smile at the end was the real payoff.

[@sarahmcfetridge1391]

This was my favorite one, she’s so precious I wanna hug her

[@harikrishlive]

I met Torill today and bought a few Hoya cuttings from her. What a gem of a person!! Very very knowledgeable and so kind enough to explain about the plants in detail. She truly inspired me to develop a love for Hoyas!!

[@cupcakekitten1888]

oh wow. This is my favorite houseplant tour, I got emotional just listening to her talk about them. Her love for Hoya's warms my heart, soul and inspires me to learn about more plant. I have a cutting from my Grandma's Hoya and I am always on the lookout for more, but my little Hoya plant has a special place in my heart.

[@summerrayneoakes]

When I watch this episode it definitely brings tears to my eyes!

[@kimmorris9327]

Very dedicated and intelligent woman!

[@el3ctroshock]

This just showed up in my recommendations again, I've watched it multiple times before. Unfortunately she passed away a couple of days ago, she spread a lot of knowledge and enthusiasm in the Hoya community. May she rest in peace. 🕊️

[@Ruby-wt6bf]

Me too, this tour is timeless. Truly heart warming

[@artgat652]

i come back to this video every now and then and it always warms my heart to hear torill’s stories and her passion for her hoyas.

[@suburbanhomestead]

You are like a collector of plant collectors. How do you manage to find so many interesting people?

[@summerrayneoakes]

Great statement Siloe! but really, it's research, asking around, getting recos, and getting my butt over there!

[@enuphotography]

26:18 you can see her pain painted in her eyes when she decides to cut her hoya children to half. bless her, i wanna hug her.

[@RadioImmunoAssay2]

I literally laughed out loud when she said some were terrible to grow, thinking about nights of sleep I lost trying to save some of my hoya😂 & girl, if I knew how to bring them back to the US, I'd set up camp near her dumpster! Or, you know, just make friends with her😅 Have you already seen Doug Chamberlain's collection? He was on On the Ledge's podcast & has helped me personally save a number of my hoyas😊 Sweetest dude.

[@nicocarmi]

I'd love a video with Doug! his plants are amazing

[@sazji]

If you have a university greenhouse near you, it's almost always worth stalking their compost pile. ;)

[@thegazetteyt]

I hope to be this woman in 20 years. Hoya are all I grow, too. I just love them and their endless variations.

[@victoriafarina]

i love how she organizes her plants, the space looks sooo neat

[@thesimplepeachify]

Victoria Farina everything’s in white or black, the plants are the stars there not the pots🤩💚🌱

[@carpediem.9]

Amazing :) I met Torill once, several years ago, when she came to Paris she was visiting the botanical gardens there and there was a little hoya collector's meeting organised I was thrilled to meet them all :) Torill is the queen of hoya collectors, don't know how she manages to take care of so many plants though, I only have a few that I absolutely love hahah

[@summerrayneoakes]

Very glad you got to meet her in the flesh!

[@sarahv5382]

This lady was such an inspiration to me and many other Hoya collectors. Rest in peace❤️

[@frogtofall]

Some of the best plants I ever got came from Torill. She’s a legend.

[@ZaihasSyakhir]

GASPPP AT ALL THOSE HOYAS!!!

[@hopeisthething]

What a gorgeous collection!! A big thank you to her for letting us see it, and to you Summer for taking us along. :)

[@rebeccaal2970]

Wow!! What a wonderful lady! Happy that she's a represent for our beautiful country 🇸🇪

[@lesliemorales2298]

betsy begonia is *screaming*

[@Johnny-wn9uq]

Hahah yesss!!!

[@sumolpavittranon3421]

What a wonderful nicely kept collection. I hope she can keep , collect and earn her living happily.

[@1HARMONICLIFE]

She's such a sweet soul! I'm loving this series! Just started getting into Hoyas recently, & I literally love them!!! I can see how she has 400+ of those babies lol

[@craySean]

RIP Torill Nyhuus!!!! You legend!!

[@raquelsturges3381]

I love to see peoples' collections and just how well informed they are, she is definitely dedicated!! I was saddened by the fact that she will soon get rid of them...I hope she donates a bulk of it to an organization that will take care of her legacy. Just gorgeous....very informative!

[@shireea3237]

Ohhh this was sooo awesome!!! Ive never seen so many hoyas .thankyou thankyou so much .please do more of these .✌🌿🐨

[@AranDeathly]

She is the absolute sweetest little darling! I want nothing but to feel the same level of warmth she gives her Hoya collection when I'm a little older, it so pure and affection filled! 💕

[@summerrayneoakes]

I'm glad you can feel the affection from her. I watch the video and I tear up a little!

[@emilysarnacki1655]

I watched this about a year ago when I only had a few hoyas. Watching this again tonight I recognize so many more!! It’s crazy how fast you can learn about plants through KZbin, social media, and your own research :)

[@shoulders-of-giants]

Summer, how do you locate all these amazing people ... I'm stunned every time you make a video ❤️

[@summerrayneoakes]

haha. It takes A LOT of sleuthing, recommendations, and the ability to invest to travel to them! Not always easy!

[@tiffanykim7143]

Love her! She’s so sweet! She must be protected!

[@LUCKEY11202.]

Thank you, for sharing your travels and plants information. I throughly enjoyed listening to the interesting backstory of this special woman’s Hoya collection .

[@giorgethomas]

This was amazing, Summer, thank you so much. I love seeing people enjoy their passions.

[@raining_houseplants2646]

So much passion for a single kind of plant, really amazing! My home state is Kerala in India, it has very tropical climate, but somehow I've never seen hoyas! Must be hiding in the dark deep jungles somewhere there! Thanks Summer for another great episode!

[@summerrayneoakes]

They are definitely hiding in your forests. But so glad we can bring these hoyas to you across the pond!

[@summerkim9870]

I admire her passion about Hoya. It's way beyond just growing and collecting Hoyas. I would rather call it true mastery!

[@susangage9140]

I’ve watched this many times! I keep coming back as I collect! I’m Hoya crazy! Brings so much joy

[@tracystropicalgreenhouse8055]

Ok so one year later I’m still watching this video. I’ve watched this about a 100 times now. Best Hoya video EVER on KZbin 🌱💚🤗

[@TheSweetgurliee]

Same! I always come back to see what other hoyas i have been able to check off my list in my collection

[@tracystropicalgreenhouse8055]

@@TheSweetgurliee haha me too 😄.

[@silviniadwiseptiyani8771]

Many hoya from Indonesia OMG, unbelievable! I live in Indonesia and now more grateful to having beautiful nature. Last month I started to interested with plants, seeing all the videos about plants. And I think hoya is so unique with beautiful flowers 😍

[@SheenaShines]

Wow, this was so inspiring to watch! What an honour to view such an extensive collection. Thank you for sharing this.🌟

[@kaiserfranz8139]

It's so interesting to see how other people express their passion for plants. Absolutely love this series! Thank you. 💚

[@christinapersson911]

The Swedish Hoya Society is absolutely wonderful. Even tho I'm not the biggest Hoya head they've been so sweet whenever I've met them and purchased cuttings from them. Hope you enjoyed Sweden as much as this Swede enjoyed this video

[@PictureMaria1]

I am an orchid enthusiast but have recently gotten bit by the Hoya bug and am having quite a love affair with them!!! LOL! So you can imagine how intriguing it was for me to see so many wonderful varieties!!! I’m simply captivated! Thanks so much for sharing and getting me in even more trouble than I already am in. 😭😂 I’m an outdoor grower in Florida and I keep all of my beloved plants outdoors. Thank goodness that I do because if my hubby actually knew how many weekly plant purchases I was actually making he’d have an absolute fit and I would be in the dog house! LOL! 😂🤣😅

[@vanifon1]

Hello Summer, this is now my favorite plant video!! as a mother of many, many plants and one only very cherished hoya, for the time being, this tour was amazing to watch and I didn't want it to end, Torill Nyhuuss has been so kind as to share her collection and passion for Hoyas. Please keep bringing us more experts like her

[@ronnielevine1411]

You cracked me up Summer with your totally spontaneous "holy crap" comment; it didn't get any reaction from your Hoya lady at all. Just so funny to me when you just blurted it out to her; I wonder if she understood what "crap" is.

[@bryghian]

From the Philippines here! Didnt know theres so much species of Hoyas in my country. Started to collect them and you both inspired me to collect more. Thanks.

[@alex0589]

-So do you like Hoyas? -oh ya -But have you ever flown all the way to Sweden to meet the president of Hoyas? -...What? No. -That's what i thought, you don't even like Hoyas.

[@refreshingAnd]

lol

[@malindarayallen]

I am laughing so hard right now! This is my new measure for liking anything.

[@debrahaynes5305]

😂😂😂

[@jeanneorr7838]

That was sensational , loved it. and wish I could my hands on a few of them

[@kingnim7561]

very nice lady I hope her kids continue her hoya collection! That place is worthy of a hoya conservatory.

[@luvlay111]

Wow!! This series is incredible Summer thank you for taking us into these incredible private homes. Just seeing her space and all of the equipment she has dedicated to her Hoyas is beyond incredible and her collection/knowledge is inspiring!!

[@summerrayneoakes]

Very pleased you enjoyed.

[@chandankalai7284]

This is the 2nd time I'm watching this video... I got hooked to your channel during the lock down... I used to sit all night & watch your videos...

[@Kuromichi08]

What a sweet soul.. oh my goodness. She is just so pure and just really loves her plant.

[@ThePlantUtopia]

I loved this episode and didn’t want it to end. I couldn’t imagine growing so many hoyas and how much work that would be. She really needs an instagram so we can watch all her hoyas. Her favorite, Hoya Undulata has been on my wishlist for a very long time.

[@summerrayneoakes]

She's so precious! I wish I could have stayed longer but the light was waning and I probably overstayed my welcome! haha

[@amandajade8469]

What a lovely lady 😍 her planting "contraptions" were ingenious! Her collection is breathtaking

[@sweetestvibes6642]

She needs more space. Proper space and rooms with the right humidity and people who help to keep this amazing collection of hoyas

[@luzprescilpabilona113]

I watched this countless times already and still here I am... keep coming back.. 😊

[@jamaalnelson6973]

I think I could watch this video a million times. Over time I have collected some of those Hoyas. Thanks so much Summer for producing this very amazing and touching video.

[@robertdurrant]

Coming back to watch this font of knowledge after finding out about this wonderful soul passing on recently. Beautiful to see even a slice of her collection 💚

[@42apprentice]

Really enjoyed this film. I love people who specialise and have a deep knowledge of one plant family and whose love of a genus sends them travelling to discover more.

[@jeannettelee2806]

I had watched this video four times and I keep learning something new each time. This lady is a Hoya goddess.

[@mydogsioux]

Wow. This woman is such an inspiration.

[@Anna-jd7fd]

I so love the expertise of Torill - so impressive!! You'd think this could get boring, but not at all!

[@mommymarz]

this is amazing. you both are awesome women 💚 i just started my plant collection dec 2018, it sort of fills the void of empty nest syndrome when son is away from us while we roadtrip & he goes to college. this video made me feel like people who love on their plants the way you both do, are the best types of ppl in this crazy world. and also confirmed that there's no too little space for more plants 😹🌱

[@edsonlopes434]

What an adorable lady. I could hear her talking the whole day

[@summerrayneoakes]

Me too, me too!

[@IzzysSleepy]

She is absolutely lovely!!! What a pleasure to watch. 😊💜

[@summerrayneoakes]

Very glad you enjoyed!

[@cheryl5763]

Amazing person. Her home is life.

[@quantaylor77]

Probably my favorite home tour that you've done. That lady rinds me of my grandmother.

[@wildblossomdesign5527]

I felt like an auntie of mine was showing both of us her plant collection- thanks so much!!! Also - the flowers of the Hoya- wow.

[@santhoshprabhu7508]

wow, it's amazing...her love on hoyas makes me speechless what a collection😍thank you summer for capturing the people who love their passions in plants

[@mathildakd1]

Im so happy you were able to get so much content out of your stay in Stockholm ( despite the season.) I just listened to a Swedish podcast episode dedicated to Torill and her collection and expertise so this just made my day watching you visiting her. Keep up your amazing work.🌱 🇸🇪☀️ Greetings from sunny Stockholm😉

[@Dixiwonderlandyoutube]

Vilken podd var det? :D

[@icke11234]

Link to podcast? TY.

[@mathildakd1]

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[@mathildakd1]

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[@Dixiwonderlandyoutube]

@@mathildakd1 Tack :D

[@VivzkieDiazVlogs]

Very inspiring content, I admire how the lady remembers and recognise all her Hoya plant’s name and where they came from. I was watching this video and I can’t hide my admiration and amusement. I love this video ❤️

[@pelagia6981]

It' s fresh air for the soul to see such beautiful people, now, when everything has such a relative and cheap meaning.

[@masreezanahmad681]

Passionate & dedicated hoya lady 😍😍😍

[@lizardslaw2661]

I am blown away watching this woman share her passion. Such joy and knowledge she exudes showing her collection. Wow, inspiring.

[@daisydaysbotanicals1291]

RIP to this beautiful Hoya queen!!!

[@raj22das]

It's truly incredible to see such a rich collection of hoyas. I didn't even know that such a large variety of it exists. The kind of love and passion that she has for the hoyas is unfathomable. I'm so glad to this episode. It's purely inspirational.

[@mazarinem.5196]

fascinating... the passion some people have. I resonate with getting tired as well, as it can be a lot of work.

[@916plantmommy4]

Wow your truly blessed to have met her Summer in the plant world she is a hero the knowledge she has you can't find on the internet or a book and to have a Hiya named after her I only have 6 different hoyas I could not imagine having 400 thanks so much for sharing❤

[@k700i]

I love rewatching these kinds of videos again, I really love it when you get to explore collectors from around the world 💚

[@angga978]

Just found this video... and i almost cry for her kindnes and dedication for collecting hoya... I'm Indonesian and i feel shame for never knowing the tremendous amount of hoya variety that my country has. Thank you, and i hope you have good health for taking care your green babies...

[@thedreamer6524]

i love her and her passion for hoyas. i want to meet people like her and be surrounded by people like her but its hard to find people like her these days

[@spinvalve]

I grew up in Borneo the first 20yrs of my life and have only recently taken an interest in hoyas after moving to metropolitan Singapore. Despite having so many species of hoyas in Borneo, they are still very elusive plants. In all my years living in Borneo, i have never once chanced upon a hoya in the wild.

[@LLTR00]

Such a wonderful show! Such a sweet lady and I was so impressed with her Hoya collection. I would love to see more shows like this!

[@evehennessy3379]

What a treat seeing a passionate gardener's collection. I wish I had the knowledge she has acquired over the years. Wonderful video.

[@natashakneale7432]

All I can say is 'WOWWWWW '

[@lindatheresejansson]

Magical 😍 Or as we say in Sweden, magiskt! My new goal is to try to have one of this wonderful ladys cuttinhs. It would be such a great honor 💕

[@sandyg8794]

Hi Summer! What a wonderful video for you to share with us. Torill is such an amazing lady, so sweet and kind. It was amazing that she knew all of the names of the Hoyas and where they were from without looking at anything. She reminds me of you and your knowledge of plants and the names, etc. Your videos are always top notch, informative, easily understood and a joy to watch. You are amazing, too! Thank you for all of the time and effort you put into all of your videos! Much appreciated!

[@almah1215]

L

[@kathygilbreath6073]

Wow I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Her Hoya collection is amazing with so many different varieties and the leaf shapes were absolutely breathtaking. Thanks for sharing this 💚

[@patriciavaldoz8223]

She mentioned my country, the Philippines 😍 She remembered the countries that the Hoyas come from.

[@karsi1019]

This video is amazing! I have just started to expand on hoya collection and I learned so much. Her ingenuity was fabulous and gave me many great ideas for lighting and displaying my plants. Keep finding more people like this dear woman!!! Thank you for such a terrific video.

[@javisdickson2298]

I love her music when they start talking about another flower. It’s in all of her videos.

[@3333alex]

'Well you're friends with everybody so that doesn't count' I love how you give her some sass back, she's such a lovely lady. I wanna be her friend!