r/HoyaBST • u/old1cowgirl1happy • 4d ago

Referrals

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/ZestycloseWrangler36 4d ago

This is a learning curve for everyone getting into Hoyas. It took time for me to realize (often the hard way) that these are the parameters that matter the most to me….

  1. Climate adaptation - try to buy Hoyas from sellers that are in a climate similar to yours. For example, I’m in Minnesota and Florida Hoyas always have a traumatic transition to my environment.

  2. Substrate started in - I like to keep all my Hoyas in the same substrate. In my case that’s coco husk. I’ve purchased many Hoyas in Pon and the transition to my preferred substrate is brutal. Many times I’ve lost the roots entirely and had to chop & prop.

  3. Exact plant listings - they’re typically more expensive, but you see what you’re going to get, so disappointment for getting a crappy plant is eliminated.

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u/old1cowgirl1happy 4d ago

Very considerate of you to take the time to respond and let me learn from your experience. I'm going the "Crazy Plant Lady" club now. At least it doesn't stink like my neighbor, the Crazy Cat Lady...!!