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Grow Light Strips,60 LED 40W 3500K Full Spectrum Sunlight Plant Growing Lamp for Indoor Plants,5-Level Brightness with Auto On/Off Timing 4/8/12Hrs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Q3F6BK5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_SXSHS72R3JE7RJSRAC7E?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
They seem to like them so far 👍
I used to overwater too. But then I got a moisture probe and problem solved. It’s amazing how certain plants dry out quicker than others. Non issues since then.
I got this at the nursery I got to, which you can find on Amazon as well.
Mine cost like $10 for a pack of 3. The price on Amazon is kinda high, but maybe you can find it somewhere else!
I was looking into doing the same thing and found these wall mounted pot hangers on Amazon. They say they work for terracotta pots from 3.5 to 8 inches. There’s other products similar on Amazon as well.
I also bought a 3D printed trellis and my mathilde has already outgrown it. I liked it, but I plan on switching it for something different soon. I’ve bought these plastic trellises from Amazon and I like them, but they’re a bit flimsy and probably wouldn’t be great for a heavier plant.
I don't dilute the alcohol, I just pour some in a small glass, dip my q-tips and go on a mealie murder spree. This is the systemic I use, but the prices on Amazon are ridiculous right now, I get it from a local nursery for less than 10$. Any granular systemic with imidacloprid should work. I'm sure there are other products out there but I'm most familiar with bonide.
Typically I use Clonex gel or Hormex Rooting Powder #3. Don’t pass up on the mycorrhizal and microbial blends. They help with root development and growth more than anything else. There are many options out there but this is a readily available kind FoxFarm Bushdoctor Kangaroots Pint https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079H61349/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_83KCH92PBH1CAK4S17ZR
I highly recommend.
This is a Frankenstein’d hall tree from Amazon with a wire shelf zip-tied to it. The shelf to the right is a bookshelf also from Amazon
oh good idea! I actually use a specific type of q tip with a pointed end because I use them for something else too (lol....)
I have a Fluval Plant light. It’s pricey but I love it. Periodically, it comes up cheaper on eBay. Here’s a video I made in May going through all the colors. The app makes it so you can change all the different intensities, and you can set schedules.
And I use: GOOWJUER WiFi Plant Watering... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08T9KLDHD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share It’s a plastic tube you cut in pieces to fit to how spread apart your pots are then a bunch of T connectors connecting to plastic drippers and drip water into the pot. I try to put them right where the main roots are. I feel like they work well…maybe better with the ones will a bit more soil tho? Hard to say as the west has a variety of negative factors influencing my Hoyas.
Hi, on the west I use a more or less soil less chunky blend as well. On the east coast I use a cactus/Hoya specialized soil I bought on Etsy. I use Automatic Watering System for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08S36PZ6M?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share and I use:
Sure thing! Here are two options I love. One is a set of Bluetooth hygrometers that connect to an app on your phone. They’re a little more expensive than the super simple ones I’ve also attached but they keep track of data over a span of time so you can pull up a report of what they’ve sensed over a whole month even and see if there were any weird spots where it maybe got way too hot and then know what changes you might need to make! 😁👍 I love plant gadgets
The round one is actually two pieces. Two half-round metal vegetable supports. They are like this. I originally saw them online but could never find an online retailer. Then one day, I was at a local nursery that seems to have a lot of bizarre "old stock" and there they were!
This is great advice. I’ve been dealing with these bastards for over a year now (multiple ropes). The only thing that I’ve had any success with is systemic granules.
I use this one from Amazon US: Bonide Systemic House Plant Insect Control Granules 8 oz., 0.22% Imidacloprid Insecticide Bonide Systemic House Plant Insect Control Granules 8 oz., 0.22% Imidacloprid Insecticide
Oh, that sounds great! I did the same thing with the propagation I took from my mother plant! I did place it in a very shallow plastic container ( I cut one of these I got from Amazon). Here is a picture of the prop in its wonky clear plastic pot lol. It's grown a ton! It's been about 6months but it was a 4" cutting with roots that I just placed on top of the soil!
I would avoid the clip on, tube style LED lights as they provide too little intensity and would provide very little benefit.
Sansi has a newer clip on style that we use in a dark corner of our home with good results: https://www.amazon.com/SANSI-Daylight-Vegetables-Seedlings-Greenhouses/dp/B07S2P69VC/ref=dp_prsubs_2?pd_rd_i=B07S2P69VC&psc=1
If you are looking for a single bulb and will be providing your own light fixture, we have used Sansi 15w, 24w and 36w as well as GE 32w grow bulbs with very good results. You will want to be sure to start with your plants further away from the grow light at first and slowly bring them closer in order to properly acclimate them to the light to avoid burning.
You can also use a full spectrum LED, even if not a grow light, provided it has sufficient lumens. The lower the Kelvin rating, the more soft the color. As an example, 3500k will appear more warm while 6500k would be a sharp white in comparison. Any rating between 3500k and 6500k would support plant growth and we have used many different kelvin ratings within this range with very good results, even for fruiting veggies indoors. (Lumens and watts indicate intensity and strength and the size and shape of the bulb will determine coverage area.)
a bit different. They are coco coir but with a glue/foam binder, so they are very airy. More like a sponge. These with some root hormones give me a high success rate. You’ll definitely want a tray to go with them because it will help retain water.
Would something like this work for her, maybe? So she only needs to reach high enough to get the tip of the extension tube over the lip of the pot?
Thank you 😊 I have a good quality single probe moisture meter (the double probe ones are difficult to use in little cups I use for propagation) but I'm ashamed to say I don't know where Hoyas should land on it. I have a number of types - from thin leaves Lacunosa to sturdy Callistophylla. This is the meter I have... XLUX Soil Moisture Meter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014MJ8J2U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_i_dl_PR7DKWSWDJRE539CR9VF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
When they are ready for repotting I'll be shifting them all to a blend of Orchid mix, Cactus mix and coco coir that's finally giving me the consistency I was looking for but it'll be a while before I do that.
I have multiples of these in regular light fixtures:
SANSI Grow Light Bulb with COC... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BRKT56T?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I also have on large Soltech Solutions track light - it’s very attractive and works super well, but was quite $$$.
It's in a northwest window but that hardly matters as there's only about a 2 hour time window when direct sunlight actually gets in there due to the neighbor's trees.
I have one of the below linked lights hanging directly above it and controlled by my home automation system to match the sunrise/sunset pattern with an additional 2 hours of light.
Give it plenty of light. That seems to be the deciding factor for all my hoyas regardless of what they're growing in. I have one of these lights directly above mine: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NNT3G7J
I use these trellises. TRRAPLE Plant Pot Trellis,6 Pcs Support Trellis, Plant Flower Climbing Trellis, Plastic Garden DIY Plant Climbing Trainer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PRVL9QF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PA5CDSV3NSA7B048FZQE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I have these in my cabinets
Mosthink LED Plant Grow Light Strips, Full Spectrum Grow Light for Indoor Plants with Auto ON & Off Timer,10 Dimmable Levels, 36W Sunlike Grow Lamp for Seedlings Hydroponics,3 Pack (16 Inches) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HD25RHR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_33SVW11RNVT912P0YS5W?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
And I have these on top!
Grow Lights for Indoor Plants,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LG39B3M?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
That's what my google deep dive led me to believe as well. I was curious if anybody else has seen these things before, sure was a new one for me!
What are you doing with your little nightmares, if you don't mind me asking? I've been spraying things with This stuff, and pruned a bunch of leaves that looked like they might be affected.
Really didn't think I'd be missing mealybugs, but I'd much prefer stuff that is easy to spot..
I like these clips because they're bigger and don't crush larger vines. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R5QTV11/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_YDVRFVDHATTK00QRRNCN I do use jute twine more often than clips though. I feel like it allows for the way the vines and leaves move as they grow vs a restrictive clip. I'll use a clip to hold the vine while I loosely tie the twine. Clips are still helpful for heavy or stubborn vines though.
The ones with the lip are clear net pots for hydroponics, those dry out very fast. The other ones are orchid pots. I like This style best so far and These for small cuttings.
Just started using them this winter and also had to move all my plants to a new place, which they didn't like, so I don't have that much experience with them yet.
Almost everything has started making new growth now, so I guess we're not doing too bad!
They're really messy if you use soil!
I use LED shop lights in one of my NE windows that gets no direct light in the winter months. It really helps those plants to continue growing throughout the winter. I also use one of these shop lights for a prop box with no view of a window, so I know it provides an ample amount of light. This is one of the types I use and like
I also use eight 4 ft 6500K T5 high output fluorescents in a little grow nook. That is the only light they receive and it is definitely more than enough to cover the 20 square foot area. Similar to this
I have a (possibly irrational) beef with “grow lights”. I really don’t think there is any special technology being used in the lights sold as grow lights. Maybe theres more emphasis on certain frequencies of light, but not enough to justify the higher price. I look for a high lumen output white light. I’m sure it’s not all the ideal frequencies, but I’m also sure grow lights aren’t either.
I have these lights:
Barrina T5 Grow Lights, Full... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VD1884R
And I have 2 strips at each shelf. Can anyone tell me if that's enough? My house is fairly dark. All of the windows have a shade or drapes because I live in the desert, and it's hot AF in the summer and keeping it dark helps save on AC bills.
I've tried reading about them, but I'm not googling the right thing to get the right the answers, and at this point I figured it was time to ask for help. 🙏 Thanks!
Since that trellis is way too big for that pot (been there!), I'd use clamps to clamp it to the outside of the pot. I've used these: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-20-Piece-Steel-Spring-Clamp/dp/B07ZTWLZ5J/
I've also put the plant in a net pot with zip ties holding the trellis and put that in a cache pot when the pot is too small for the trellis. Or you could probably glue/wrap that trellis to the outside of the pot too. I've done that before pretty easily.
I got ones very much like that on Amazon: BangQiao 60 Pack Small 3.90 Inch Plastic Square Nursery and Seedling Pot Container, Seed Starting Transplant Planter with Drain Hole for Germination, Clear.
I've just got it in a chunky mix and water it every 8-10 days. I do a chunky mix of about 25% ocean forest potting soil and the rest half perlite half orchid bark and sprinkle worm castings on top but I also water with nutrient water and I have it under grow lights that run 12 hours a day on a timer
I just found some pretty pricey but really awesome premixed potting medium that I am loving so far with my Hoyas in smaller pots-
You're very welcome! They like chunky airy soil, and water when they're almost but not quite dry. How fast or slow that happens depends on the humidity in the house. If you have high humidity they can go a little longer between waterings because they'll supplement moisture from aerial roots, but if you have a pretty dry house, don't let it dry out at all. I've found moisture sticks to be very useful.
IPPINKA Sustee Aquameter, Set of 4,Plant Soil Moisture Sensor (Green, Medium) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08672MX5M/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_R4EKN2CG3VRPX24HJ5FY
Oh if you have leca, you can add leca to your soil too. My mix is 1/3 cactus soil, 1/3 perlite, and 1/3 orchid bark. I also toss in leca and reduce orchid bark if the bark chunks are too big. Some of those chunks might as well be called planks sometimes! 😂
But I wouldn't say I measure things perfectly. I eyeball it. As long as it's chunky and water moves easily, it's fine. You'll start to know how quickly it dries out enough to water again in no time. I water when it's almost but not quite dry. Moisture sticks help.
IPPINKA Sustee Aquameter, Set of 4,Plant Soil Moisture Sensor (Green, Medium) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08672MX5M/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_EYDAR50AS6Y1NHTFXF87
The ikea cabinet is ideal but let me tell you… this one is a lot cheaper and I prefer it over my ikea cabinet. Zip tied some lights on the bars and threw a humidifier on the bottom rack. I keep it zipped up all day and my Hoyas love the moisture, warmth and constant light. Hope whatever you choose leaves your babies healthy and you happy ❤️ EAGLE PEAK 27" x 19" x 51" Mini Rolling Greenhouse w/ Caster Wheels, 3-Tier Portable Rack Shelves Gardening Plant Green House for Outdoor & Indoor with Roll-Up Zipper Door, Transparent https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093CZ5CCJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_GV2E9P6Y3GFMQ6NJEJKS?psc=1
It's hard to tell from the pic, but the pot may be too big. It looks like it's just 1 stem in a 6" pot? Might want to go down to a 4", but again, I can't see it that well l, so it might not be an issue. You want chunky, airy, fast draining soil. Water when the soil is almost but not quite dry. A moisture stick is great. They don't work quite as well for chunky mixes, but it will tell you when to start checking the soil.
IPPINKA Sustee Aquameter, Set of 4,Plant Soil Moisture Sensor (Green, Medium) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08672MX5M/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_GB39HSBBZW4KHFDN865B
I grew this from a sad looking little costa farms basket that I found in Home Depot almost exactly two years ago. It’s in a huge terra cotta pot, like 3+ gallons. I literally cannot get to or even see the soil anymore because their are so many layers of vines stacked and tangled over it.
It sits by a north west facing window (northern hemisphere) and has its own grow light directly above it (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/) that I have automated to come on 30 minutes before sunrise and go off 2 hours after sunset.
Thank you so much! I’m not sure if it comes through but the linearis is actually in a baby blue pot! The pots are from Amazon and you can get a 6 pack for $14. They’re awesome and work well for semi hydro as well! The only downside for me is they only come in a set of black, blue, and white and there’s no way to get a single color. That’s actually my little sp aff burtoniae propagation that is finally in real pot!
I have white grow lights and they have sunstressed some of my Hoyas nicely. More specifically, I use these guys Monios Grow Lights
For about 6 plants I use two of them about 8 inches apart, 18 inches above the plant, and on for 14 hours a day.
I use these, mixed to just over half strength of what’s recommended on the bottle.
General Hydroponics Flora Grow, Bloom, Micro Combo Fertilizer Set, 1 pint (Pack of 3) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I4U0NYK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_YNACQVYS6C33MBZZX951
Potey! I had a vision for months to get a Hoya and copper trellis in it. LOL
POTEY Ceramic Plant Pot Flower Planters - 5.9” with Drainage Hole Saucer Medium Pots for Indoor Plant - Enough Space - Matte Coral https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SQ24KVJ/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_6EZDG6YCMTTRCKYJ7V9N?psc=1
Yes of course!! I have been searching locally for these plants for ever with no luck, so I finally caved and ordered through amazon (I know it's terrible) heres the link to the exact plant I bought Hoya Obovata Splash - 6'' from California Tropicals https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086ZZMFHB/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_36V17JF1QYWPH5ZZ2CKG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 🥰🥰 I would reccomend them. Its California tropicals so they normally have kinda expensive and shitty plants, but their hoya collection is decently priced and all came super quick and healthy!!!
I CANNOT express enough praise for the k-lite MSU fertilizer
I read about it while doing research for semi-hydro and it's worked wonders with my LECA hoyas so I switched all of them over and OH. MY. LORD.
MSU has done a ton of really interesting research on epiphytes and basically developed a specific fertilizer for epiphytes like orchids and hoyas based on what they're used to in native conditions. Because of resource scarcity with hoyas, they are super effective at recycling phosphate and potassium and don't actually need as much in a fertilizer. They do however need higher nitrogen, calcium, and magnesium to sustain high levels of growth.
I switched all my hoyas over about 6 weeks ago and I have been meaning to make a post about it 😍 My 8" pubicalyx, which was putting out 1-3 new leaves every month over the summer, has pushed out 15-20 new growth points in the last month. I'm honestly in shock. My 4" sunrise that I got 2 or 3 months ago had only pushed out one new leaf, and in the last month she has popped out 10 new leaves and 3 new vines.
I normally log new growth in my plant journal but I honestly can't keep up at this point. Those are my two shining examples but all of my hoyas have way more growth than I'm used to.
I just dilute ½ teaspoon of the fertilizer in a gallon of filtered water along with 1 teaspoon of kelp extract and use it every other watering, which works out to every 10-14 days for my larger hoyas and every 5-6 days for my babies. Seriously cannot recommend it enough!!
I have three of these in my house and I love them! The only thing I would change is how they are filled, can be a bit of a pain in the butt.
It’s a northwest window. This is the grow light above it https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J
My lights are computer automated. This one comes on at 6am and goes off 2 hours after official sunset time.
For this level of infestation, I second using bonide - you're looking for an insecticide containing imidacloprid. If you keep this plant indoors, make sure you buy the indoor version of the product!!
You still definitely need to clean all the mealy bugs and their eggsacks off the plant with something like a q-tip dipped in rubbing alcohol. But you won't be able to get all the eggs manually, they will come back at least a few times, and the bonide (or another systemic) is going to make saving your plant much, much more likely.
I would:
- Carefully go through the plant and remove all mealy bugs with a q-tip dipped in rubbing alcohol (you can dilute the heck out of it, it kills them instantly).
- Thoroughly the really badly infested parts of the plant with a solution of really diluted rubbing alcohol. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes, not in the sunlight.
- Hose the foliage down in the shower or sink or with a hose. (Try to not saturate the soil.)
- Apply the bonide and then water.
- Check the plant every few days at first, then once a week, and remove new mealies that you find.
I'd also preemtively apply the bonide to any other plants that were near it.
LED Grow Light Strips 3500K 90-Bulb Full Spectrum Dimmable Plant Growing Lamp Bars with Timer for Indoor Plants Succulents Seedlings Seeds Veg https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092SD4ZHQ/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_2EDYWV60181822QRPDHE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Does this work? They are not very expensive but I think they get job done.
I’ve had these in my bathroom setup for a little over 2 months and they’ve been fantastic for me! I use 3 for my first two shelves and then I have 2 on the third. They’re about 6”-8” away on my 1st and 3rd shelves, about 10”-12” on my 2nd. My compacta’s new growth is coming out beautifully sun stressed at this point and it’s on the 1st shelf. I’m slowly working the timing up to 12 hours. I’m on 10 currently and will be moving up to 11 soon. Have to turn them on/off manually since you can’t adjust the auto-timer, but I’d rather do that for a few weeks than burn my plants going from 6 to 12 hours right away. 😬
I just got these a couple weeks ago and it seems to be working well. Not very expensive.
Nice!! I really love this plant. It's like the lithops of the Hoya world... Mine was about this size when I added a tiny trellis to the tiny pot... and the grow just exploded!!!
I have these and love them.
My hoyas are happy as ever!
Grow Lights for Indoor Plants, Dommia 20W Full Spectrum LED Grow Lights with Auto ON & Off Timer, 132 LEDs Sunlike Plant Light for Hydroponics, Succulents & More, Easy to Assemble（2Pcs） https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NX1N3YJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_G35HWP9W6HECBBC5DDND
I’ve heard good things about these.
I like somewhat clear pots because I can see the moisture- I don't need to stick a finger or meter in the soil and risk damaging the fragile roots. Especially for my 4" tiny baby hoya. I don't think hoya roots need light, I just like to be able to see them and how they are filling the pot.
I couldn't find the exact ones I have but this is close. They do not have side holes, although maybe that isn't a bad idea for smaller hoya?
https://www.amazon.com/Clear-Pots-Orchid-inch-Translucent/dp/B087ZRCBK7/
i like these! So do my Hoya. I like that they’re very lightweight, easy to move and install, and not overly bright. They also aren’t super bulky so they don’t look that unappealing
I have 9 of the GE PAR38 lights in various spots around my house. I love them and my hoyas seem very happy with their situations under them. I also use several SANSI panels that have worked really well in my plant room.
My free light meter app isn’t that user-friendly (or maybe it’s user error, lol) so I can’t speak to specifics, but I know I fried a few of my Hoya in my IKEA greenhouse cabinet. My Latifolia (aka Macrophylla albomarginata) got angry red spots, pubicalyx splash and jungle gardens looked like they were happy and sun stressed but ended up dropping most of those leaves and months later still aren’t back to normal. I’m keeping my callistophylla out of there as I’ve heard they don’t like it super bright either. I think I overdid it with my light. This is what I have, definitely overkill. Sorry, this might not be terribly helpful, but I was also concerned about those plants and posted questions about them and was assured my plants were happy, when in fact, there IS such a thing as too much light. I still haven’t been able to figure out how to do the math, but I know a threshold exists.
That's what happened to me. I bought one I found on sale on Etsy, then one from a local swap. Then found a big basket at Lowes. Then found another sale basket. 😂 I made myself a mega basket, but I'm still probably in for a three year wait 😭 And now I want a variegated one Bonide (BND951) - Systemic House Plant Insect Control, 0.22% Imidacloprid Insecticide (8 oz.), white https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BX1HKI/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_WR4VFRGPS8BBP835V6Y2
Not sure if this what you're looking for, but I have two of these for keeping Hoyas in a my windows: https://www.amazon.com/Yazoo-Hanging-Plant-Shelf-Farmhouse/dp/B08T659HX3/ref=sr_1_5?crid=ERBQW4TG682A&dchild=1&keywords=hanging+window+shelf+for+plants&qid=1632600989&sprefix=hanging+window+she%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5
I ended up buying this one from Amazon and getting a larger on custom made on Etsy.
Due to cats, space, lighting conditions, I can only keep Hoyas hanging in my window.
I felt like this one worked well for me. I stick it in multiple places. I'm sure no meter is 100% accurate. But I relied heavily on it when i first starting collecting and none of my plants got over watered. Maybe I got lucky but I've heard good success from others too.
That link doesn't work for me, but I think it's the same thing I've been using: Bonide imidacloprid insecticide
I've only done one round of application but it seems to have worked on some plants I have that just have perpetual mealy bug infestations. I tried a 3-in-1 granule-based product in that past that did nothing, so this is already looking more promising.
I skipped the whole mix-it-into-the-soil bit and just watered after I applied it...it mixed in ok in most of my pots just from watering.
That makes perfect sense, and I think I gotta do that, but I feel like I'm always talking myself out of it... can you please provide some info on what you use?
I purchased this product, but never ended up using it:
The gecko leftovers do sound like hoya heaven. I don't have any experience with kokedamas but I cannot grow hoya in moss so I personally wouldn't try it. Again, that's just my growing conditions and habits at play though, different mediums work for different people. I'll put a link for an example of the soft pots. They're super flimsy so you definitely have to use a cover pot but anything is a planter at that point because you can lift them out to water.
You can clip the second one onto the first to extend, there are other varieties.
I recently bought these. I use them for a bunch of small hoyas that are side-by-side on a plant stand. The ladder shape takes up less room and allows me to place the plant pots closer together. The hoyas will outgrow these trellises, but they work for now and I like how they look.
These are VERY NICE - I have 5 Hoyas using these. One thing I would say is that Hoyas love to be trellised and grow like crazy when given the surface to climb. My Hoyas were started on these trellises in the late spring when they barely reached the rim of a 6in pot and now at the end of the summer they have outgrown the trellis, which needs to be replaced. If I had to do it over again, I would immediately get a MUCH LARGER one OR go for one of the expandable trellises. I am afraid I will cause a lot of trauma by retrellising...
Spray directly on the entire plant! This exact product:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GTDG9CA/ref=dp_iou_view_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The idea is that since Hoyas are epiphytes, they can take up nutrients via stems, aerial roots, etc.
They’re from Amazon! I really like them but they’re a bit flimsy. Once my plants are ready for a bigger pot I plan on burying these a bit to help with stability.
Here’s a link to the ones I bought! There’s a bunch of sellers selling the same ones though.
30 Pcs Orchid Clips, Ladybug Plant Clips, KINGLAKE Garden Support Clips Durable Plant Flower Stem Clips,Garden Tomato Trellis Clips https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IBMUZ9Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_YATA4NFRRFHRWCMKCYTJ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I have had plants with this problem. You wind up spraying so many chemicals it eventually kills the plant because it damages the leaves. The only thing that worked for me was system insecticide granules. You pour a bunch on the soil and water it and the plant absorbs the poison and the mealy bugs all die. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000BWZ9U8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_PAD5CYC9JHF448568GMS?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
OK, I bought this and told the kerrii we're going BIG!!! :)
Here's an amazon link for the ones I bought. They're pretty bright but my plants have been thriving since I installed them about 6 months ago (I think) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0811VX52Z/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_dl_EPH0MMQP98P0WVB54AXE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Hoya carnosa/hoya crimson queen here.
- Currently, the plan is to hang her up in an east-facing window (the best light choice I have). I also want to buy her a grow light for when there's not much light in the day (it rains a lot and is gloomy), etc. Zone 9 -- North FL. Would this light be okay, and how far from it should she be placed? https://www.amazon.com/GrowLED-Adjustable-Automatic-Enthusiasts-Decoration/dp/B07MVZS863/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2M6HX3UVGRS9Z&dchild=1&keywords=led+umbrella+plant+grow+light&qid=1627960408&sprefix=GROWLED%2Caps%2C212&sr=8-5
- How long should I treat it for spider mites if that is damage, and will it hurt to wipe it down with the alcohol solution if it doesn't actually have spider mites?
- Can I occasionally place her in the bathroom when I shower to raise her humidity (I have an inkling my apartment is probably relatively dry), or should I avoid this due to overwatering? If I can, how frequently might this be suggested?
- Lastly, I want to repot her into something prettier (with a drainage hole, of course). Since I JUST got her a day ago, how long should I wait to avoid stressing her out?
There is so much to learn, and I have been trying to research everything. It gets a little overwhelming how much there is to learn (like, WOW), so I'm really open to any advice! Thanks in advance!
Yep, it's a pain to get it into the leca and it will have a bit of a shock/transition period like any transplant but you basically start by soaking the leca for at least a few hours and then use a strainer and blast it a few times to try and get all the residual dust off, then blast all the dirt off the roots as carefully as you can and put it in a pot with the leca, and make sure you have an adequate reservoir vessel that the pot fits into, which I keep filled with water about 1/3-1/2 of the way. I just have a tupperware container as the reservoir and a basic plastic pot for the plant, both attached to a plant hanger. I will post a pic when I get home!
This is the stuff I use: https://www.amazon.com/Hydroton-Original-Clay-Pebbles-Lightweight/dp/B01KYYZDUS/
I use it on my multiflora when it's starting to bud because it seemed like it helped retain the buds from blast. But I don't think it encouraged any blooms.
But I don't use the MG brand. I use Cute Farms.
My serpens lives in a cloche too.
I find bases at thrift stores. There are these glass candle plates that sometimes fit perfectly as a stand. The other thing I like as a stand is a round bonsai planter tray. There are some that are ceramic but I actually like the brown hard plastic ones with little feet.
I have most of my Hoyas under led grow strip lights, because, winter.. and lack of sun. Along with a humidifier, and a little orchid mist in the soil when watering, I've gotten great growth out of all of them so far this winter! My princess and queen carnosas have put out lots of pink growth. My pubicalyx, wayettii and bilobata have a bit of sun stressing. My Kerrii however, does not like it. But my Obavata and Australis grow like weeds! I keep the lights on the brightest level for 12 hours per day.
I got them off Amazon. They aren't the awkward ones with the arms. But instead, these stick or screw onto a surface, like a plant shelf, window trim etc. 5 brightness levels, 3 color settings and a timer. I'll post the link if anyone wants to check them out. They offer full spectrum (white/yellow) as well.
Not op but my hoyas are all under 12 hour timed grow lights because there isn't adequate light anywhere in my house, specifically these ones, no burning, only growth.
It looks like your current trellis is just like this one?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RRHKJDJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_C6SX7d7FxUeVX
If so, I can vouch that just about anything else would be sturdier. For crappy plastic things, these things are pretty crappy plastic.
I’m in Canada and this is the one I used
Looks like mealybugs. Rubbing alcohol and q-tips are your friends for the ones that are visible. I also used this stuff in the soil periodically and it's helped mine!
I have had good luck with this light LED Grow Light Bulb - for Indoor Plants Full Spectrum Lamp | Seed Starting, House, Garden, Vegetable, Succulent, Hydroponic, Greenhouse & Medicinal Growing | 100W E27 Warm White by Haus Bright for making my hoya sunrise get reder. i keep the plant 16 inches from the bulb (though I have also burned my plant a little bit so be careful as well!)
PS: your plant is very beautiful!
Fungus gnats live in all the Miracle Gro soil I’m convinced. So, I add in this stuff with my soil. It kills fungus larvae and gnats in 24 hours. I’ve got over 100 houseplants and not a single gnat. I SWEAR by this stuff. Just mix it in with the soil: Bonide Systemic House Plant Insect Control Multiple Insects Granules 8 Oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008B0V3XY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zC0pFbJW8GJVB.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SQ24KVJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_kqTLQLdcLulxe. I honestly got the plant for the pot. Id been eyeing it for a while (Potey pots are great) but somehow throwing in pothos cuttings didn't feel suited to the pink of it. So I got something special :)
I’ve only tried these. (2 LBS Cz Garden Expanded Clay Pellets) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GN9A6LK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mprsFbV0R33AX
Amazon also sells Hydroton, which I know a lot of people use as well. Just make sure what we you buy, you need to rinse and soak the pebbles before use. After your plant is established, you can research into nutrients.
I honestly don’t know much about grow lights but I grow all my hoyas under two different kinds and they all have new growth and leafs this summer, I use these two from amazon!
LED Grow Light Strips for Plants,Cholas 36W 132 LEDs Auto ON & Off Function,3/6/12H Timer 5 Dimmable Levels and 3 Switch Modes for Indoor Plants Gardening Greenhouse 3 Pack (Full Sepectrum Light) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T8H9HJB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_C8GlFb744TP3Z
Grow Lights for Indoor Plants Full Spectrum, Elaine 132W Auto ON/Off Plant Grow Light 3/6/12H Timing Function Sunlike Clip On Grow Light Lamp for Succulents and Seed Starting https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VN337LF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-8GlFbCTRA86B
Sure, it’s this one from Amazon and it comes with a larger one also. They have a ton of cute pots and other colors in this design as well.
Lol thanks! It’s a cookie jar I got from a toy fair I worked a few years ago. I found it on Amazon a few weeks back because I wanted to gift my sister one Bobs Burgers Jumbo Kuchi Kopi Cookie Jar Toy - Exclusive https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0795BCXKK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_r6G9Eb4YKX0MD
I've been using this over a period of several months and the active ingredients are .02% nitrogen, .02% phosphate, and .02% soluble potash. It's very mild and I used it along with a very mild fish fertilizer. When my hoyas are forming peduncles and in blooming season, I use the Sun Bulb Company Better Gro Bloom Boost fertilizer. I bought it from Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Z8OL12/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's not worthless to fertilize the roots at all, I just find that it's much easier and common to over-fertilize through the roots than through foliar sprays. Hoyas definitely aren't heavy feeders so they don't need a lot of fertilizer in the first place.
Saw these on amazon today. Similar?
GREENWISH 4pcs 9x3inch Mini Plant Trellis Plastic Garden Plant Support DIY Climbing Trellis Flower Supports Dark Green https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S943MCM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_izGiEbZHXSCQ6