Thank you! in Growing Hoyas and Other Tropicals

By AlohaHoya
November 13, 2013

There are different ways to grow hoyas and other tropical plants, and everyone has to find the way that works best for them. I'm going to share with you the way that works for me.

[View the item]

Xeramtheum

Nov 12, 2013 7:09 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Anne
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
Only dead fish go with the flow!

I'm pretty new to Hoya and your article has cleared up a lot of mysteries for me and I've found I'm doing a lot of things totally wrong! I now know how to remedy the problems!

Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.
Douglas Adams

| @Xeramtheum | Post #512010 (1)

terrafirma

Nov 12, 2013 8:41 PM CST

Name: Tara
NE. FL. (Zone 9a)

with Anne! I too am fairly new to Hoya's, and your article is a keeper for me! Love the little star! This is one that I'll come back to again for a refresher!
Thanks!

| @terrafirma | Post #512068 (2)

AlohaHoya

Nov 12, 2013 8:56 PM CST

Name: Carol Noel
Hawaii (near Hilo) (Zone 10b)
Leap. The net will appear.

Glad it could help....

Write me anytime with questions or problems...would be glad to help.

It's all about choices.

| @AlohaHoya | Post #512081 (3)

plantladylin

Nov 13, 2013 9:15 AM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Thank you Carol! I thoroughly enjoy learning from you and reading about how these wonderful Hoya's grow in nature. Your advice about growing them as houseplants is immeasurable and we are so fortunate that you always willingly share your knowledge in an easy to understand manner! Thank you for this great article!

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

| @plantladylin | Post #512246 (4)

AlohaHoya

Nov 13, 2013 10:12 AM CST

Name: Carol Noel
Hawaii (near Hilo) (Zone 10b)
Leap. The net will appear.

When I started growing Hoyas I was helped and guided by some wonderful people who shared their knowledge selflessly. I was very lucky and feel the way to thank them best is to continue to help others. Glad it is working!!!!!

It's all about choices.

| @AlohaHoya | Post #512281 (5)

plantladylin

Nov 13, 2013 10:46 AM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

It's working beautifully ... isn't it nice to be able to pay it forward?

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

| @plantladylin | Post #512296 (6)

Patty

Nov 16, 2013 10:55 AM CST

Name: Patty
Washington State (Zone 8b)

I've had mine for years and they are growing and looking great... But no blooms. I grew them before in a different state (Alaska) where they bloomed like crazy but I can't figure out what is different. Any suggestions?

Patty 🌺

| @Patty | Post #513616 (7)

AlohaHoya

Nov 21, 2013 1:40 PM CST

Name: Carol Noel
Hawaii (near Hilo) (Zone 10b)
Leap. The net will appear.

OK...so this is going to sound crazy...but here I go....

Some of the BEST growers of Hoyas as houseplants are the Swedes!! in small houses or apts....the gases produced by humans breathing the oxygen enables the plants to grow quite healthily. I get plants trying to come INSIDE thru the screens - yes...vining INSIDE where it is darker...and darker (to plants) means night when they intake and carbon monoxide (stupid me...is it monoxide or dioxide)...anyway...

This is not to say you should close up your house...but this does have something to do with it. Air flow, also...for a silly reason... and a good balanced fert. like 10-15-10 half strength in the growing times.....

HTH

It's all about choices.

| @AlohaHoya | Post #515706 (8)

plantladylin

Nov 21, 2013 2:45 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)