Let’s Talk Hoya

It’s another deep dive, this time on Hoya latifolia! You may have been or are still confused on which Hoya are actually considered latifolia. With more collectors learning about synonymizations of Hoya, this species is one that continues to cause confusion. But was this Hoya truly synonymized or reclassified? Or has it been a major mixup perpetuating for centuries? Wait until you hear what we foun...

We are ecstatic to bring you an episode with Rachel Colette Conroy! If you have heard any of our episodes before, you know, we have talked about Rachel, her love for Hoya and extensive knowledge many times! This is an episode for all you Hoya nerds who want to learn more deeply about the Hoya species, cultivar, nomenclature and other fascinating tid-bits about the genus! Confused on how to write H...

This episode is a chatty one! We’re halfway through the year, and there have been some care and Hoya updates to our collections! Join as your hosts, Adam, Jessi and Lydia just chat about what’s been going on in our collections, changes in our care and the new Hoya we’ve acquired so far in 2023!  Subscribe to our Patreon HERE! Looking forward to the next episode? Subscribe & share with your fri...

You may have heard of sp. Sarawak, sp. Kalimantan, sp. Sabah and so many other Hoya named after the locality they were discovered. Did you know, these locations are all on the island of Borneo, the third largest island in the world? Known to have the most diverse flora, this vast island is home to 76 varying Hoya species that have been published since 2022... and more to be discovered! How does ou...

Every Hoya grower does things their own way and we all learn from each others experiences. Ever wonder about some of our other Hoya we think deviate from our expectations? What are some Hoya that we grow differently? Are there ones we’re hoping to experiment with? Join us in this chatty episode where we talk all about it!  Subscribe to our Patreon HERE! Looking forward to the next episode? Subscri...

The mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell… but all jokes aside, did you know variegation and splash on plants are considered a mutation?! With these unique characteristics being sought out by many Hoya collectors (guilty as charged, us included), many of us wonder what causes these mutations? Join your co-hosts, Lydia, Adam and Jessi to deep-dive into this topic! What causes splash?...

Remember those superlatives from your high school yearbook? Most likely to succeed, cutest couple, most unique, etc.? Well, if your Hoya were to be in your yearbook, who would be voted? Join your hosts, Lydia, Jessi and Adam in this chatty episode as we talk about Hoya in our collection! Who’s the most dramatic and which Hoya would we save in a fire?!  Subscribe to our Patreon HERE! Looking forwar...

Did you know, botanists in the Hoya world are hard at work and published numerous new species in 2022? With how quickly the plant market moves, you may already have seen some of these Hoya in market! Join us as we chat through some publications and various Hoya that caught our eye! Who know's, you may learn something new or add another Hoya to that wishlist. There's a Hoya out there for ev...

Every year there seems to be a Hoya that catches the eye of a mass majority in the hobby. From silver to splash, and even dreaded pests! Join your hosts Lydia, Adam and Jessi as they talk through the trends from previous years and guess what Hoya we may see more of in 2023!  Subscribe to our Patreon HERE! Looking forward to the next episode? Subscribe & share with your friends! Find our Show N...

Hoya acute. parasitica. pottsii. Did you know that all these Hoya (plus many more) now share the same name? They’re in our collection, but are all under the Hoya verticillata complex! Confused or want to learn more about it? Join your hosts Jessi, Adam and Lydia as we talk through this synonymization and what that means for us as hobbyists!  Subscribe to our Patreon HERE! Looking forward to the ne...

Hoya wishlists, we all have them! Is bigger always better? Have you caught the thin-leaved Hoya fever? Or is it all about those unique Hoya babes? Get ready to add a few Hoya to your list as we chat all about what we are itching to add to our collection for 2023! Subscribe to our Patreon HERE! Looking forward to the next episode? Subscribe & share with your friends! Find our Show Notes here: h...

This episode is a tribute to Torill Nyhuus who has and will continue to have a profound impact on the Hoya community. Thank you to our fellow friends of the Swedish Hoya Society for allowing us to share your stories of your dear friend, Torill, from the Hoya Telegraph 4 of 2022.  Subscribe to our Patreon HERE! Looking forward to the next episode? Subscribe & share with your friends! Find our S...

Lots of jest in this episode, our craziest chat yet! Join us as your hosts, Lydia, Jessi and Adam talk all things Hoya flowers! From the nitty gritty of the anatomy, to our experiences, we hope this is also a blooming Hoya year for you!  Subscribe to our Patreon HERE! Looking forward to the next episode? Subscribe & share with your friends! Find our Show Notes here: https://www.thegreenplantaz...

A new year is upon us! What better way than to start off 2023 with some of our manifestations! Did you hear Adam has joined as co-owner of The Green Plant? What should Jessi’s theme song be for 2023? Do you think Lydia’s Hoya will put out a random mutation? Kick off the new year with us as we chat about our hopes for this year! Subscribe to our Patreon HERE! Looking forward to the next episode? Su...

Hoya bella is a classic species in the Hoya world. Join your hosts Jessi, Lydia and Adam as we chat all things Hoya bella! From different cultivar, tips and laughs, we hope this episode sparks a love in your heart for this beauty! Bella! Where have you been loca?  Subscribe to our Patreon HERE! Looking forward to the next episode? Subscribe & share with your friends! Find our Show Notes here:...

Happy Holiday’s! It’s finally December! Who else is as excited as Adam & Lydia for all of the festivities?! Or are you just beginning to get your “Ho Ho Ho” on like Jessi? Either way, join us in this Holiday Gift Guide as we share some of our tried and true favorites items in our Hoya collection! Give a great gift to that Hoya lover in your life this year and don’t forget to shop small and loc...

As promised, the very last part to our Hoya Care series, question from you, our listeners! Have some lingering questions after listening to our last few episodes? We hope this answers some of them! Is it cold humid or warm humid? Do you give bright light or little light? Maybe it’s a bit of both! Subscribe to our Patreon HERE! Looking forward to the next episode? Subscribe & share with your fr...

Who else would be more fitting to be the first ever guest on our Hoya podcast than the Hoya Queen herself, April Mall from Unsolicited Plant Talks! We are beyond giddy and excited to introduce you all to this absolute gem of a person in the plant community. Join your hosts Lydia, Jessi and Adam as we laugh through this episode & get to know April more! What's her favorite Hoya? Which bloom...

Just like that it’s a wrap! Our 3 part Hoya care series comes to end with this episode. Listen as Lydia, Jessi and Adam talk about the odds and ends of issues that can arise with Hoya care! From trellising to fungal issues, hear all about it, along with some laughs and giggles in this kooky episode! Subscribe to our Patreon HERE! Looking forward to the next episode? Subscribe & share with your...

Have you had pests? Currently battling them on your Hoya or wanting to know what to do to prevent them? We've got you covered! In this second part of our Hoya care series, we go over how to make this task as least daunting as possible. Listen as Adam, Lydia and Jessi dive deep into all things pests.. the good, the bad and the ugly!  Subscribe to our Patreon HERE! Looking forward to the next ep...

This episode kicks off our 3 part Hoya care series! We have been getting a lot of requests from listeners for in-depth information, so here we go! Listen as Jessi, Adam and Lydia go over all the details on Hoya substrate and fertilization. Unsure of your nutrient routine or a new substrate you want to try? This episode is for you!  Subscribe to our Patreon HERE! Looking forward to the next episode...

What's everyone's favorite Hoya? Do you have a Hoya that grows super quickly? In this episode Adam, Jessi and Lydia chat about their favorite and fastest growing Hoya in their collection! From thin and thick leaved Hoya to blooms, we go over what makes these ones special. Get ready to add a Hoya or two to your wishlist!  Subscribe to our Patreon HERE! Looking forward to the next episode? S...

This episode is a tribute to a legend who has impacted the Hoya community so profoundly, Ted Green. Listen as Lydia, Jessi and Adam talk about his life legacy, stories shared by his dear friends and all his contributions throughout his decades of collecting as a Hoya and Orchid lover. Subscribe to our Patreon HERE! Looking forward to the next episode? Subscribe & share with your friends! Find...

Who's ready to talk Hoya elliptica? Lydia, Jessi and Adam bring you all the details about this adorable, turtle-shell like Hoya. Listen as we go through our experiences: Are there different varieties? What are the blooms like? Do they have a fragrance or is Adam's sniffer broken? Also, hear about the story of how it came to be in our collections!  Subscribe to our Patreon HERE! Looking for...

Every wonder what nutrients to use for your Hoya? What's PON anyway and why should you PH balance? Now that you all know us a little better, lets get into the nitty gritty of how we care for our Hoya! Before we dive deeper into Hoya topics, Lydia, Jessi & Adam talk about how our plant care has changed over the years and what we've found works best for our plants!  Subscribe to our Patr...