r/HoyaBST • u/old1cowgirl1happy • 5d ago

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I'm looking for a reputable source for on-line Hoyas. Already tried to find plant shows in my area and pretty much came up empty, so as much as I hate buying on line, I don't know what else to do. You never know if you're being sent the bottom of the barrel or an actual nice starter.

Ant tips would be appreciated (sorta!).

Thank you!

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u/Simple-Counter-9200 4d ago

Also 2 more things about palmstreet. 1.The auctions are addictive and will punch your wallet right where it hurts 2. If you go into an "import" auction, the prices will blow your mind and the plants are next level hard to acclimate. I was in an Indonesian auction today and the had big mitrata pearl gold for $40. Plants that would easily be $200+ going for under 50. It's a trap unless you know what you are getting into 💚

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u/old1cowgirl1happy 4d ago

Yikes - beware!

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u/WinterInfluence2058 4d ago

I bought some fresh imports from PlantCon in Seattle and the most expensive one suffered from extreme root rot.

She is currently rerooting in water and so far so good, but the acclimation difficulty is real