Carla's Hoya haven – A Blog About Hoyas & Other Houseplants

The recipe for my favorite well draining, moisture retraining, aerated, moderately fast drying potting mix for growing Hoyas. Included are which products I use and the links to where I buy them. This mix is fantastic for both rooting cuttings and growing Hoya plants small and large.

I purchased a batch of 7 cuttings from Garden of Hayden in late September 2023. That was my Tenth Hoya Haul of 2023. I rooted them semi hydro in Fluval Stratum which has worked incredibly well for me. I allow the cup of dirt pellets to almost dry out between waterings which keeps my Hoya…

One final Hoya haul for 2023. New Hoyas from Steve’s Leaves including Hoya obscura, Hoya EPC-301, Hoya diptera and Hoya ovalifolia.

I received a new Hoya haul from Canopy Plant Co. in early October that included Hoya Noona, Hoya minibelle and Hoya verticillata (FKA acuta) inner variegated.

New growth on a Hoya vine can look like a peduncle or just new vine. It can be confusing to new Hoya collectors and more experience collectors alike. Learn how to spot the difference.

Hoya wallichii ssp. tenebrosa is one of the newest additions to my collection. It is shade loving and prefers not to be overwatered. It does seem to enjoy humidity above 50%.

New cuttings from Garden of Hayden. My cuttings from my First Hoya Haul of 2023 from Garden of Haden are doing well and I decided it was time to buy a few more. Everything has rooted and grown leaves. In a couple cases just 1 leaf each but they are growing. Even though fall isn’t…

Hoya Blashernaezii SSP. Siariae (yellow) is native to the Philippines. It is one of the newest Hoyas added to my collection.

Like so many plant lovers before me I have started a shopping page! I’m so excited! My new store is called Carla’s Plants. It’s on a separate page for now and I’ve linked to it in the navigation line. My shopping page is not limited to Hoyas and includes a variety of other houseplants. I’m…

Hoya archboldiana was one of my cuttings purchased from Garden of Hayden mid-April 2023. Since that time it has rooted, grown a vine and added two new pairs of leaves.

Quick and easy DIY infinity trellis made from bendable 8 gauge anodized aluminum wire.

Update on Hoya finlaysonii and Hoya butleriana. Separating the twining plants and giving each their own infinity trellis.

Sadly, I’m killing H. eriostemma. The poor thing simply could not tolerate normal household conditions in Iowa or my inconsistent watering strategy. I’m still hoping for a comeback but I think this one will end up in the trash.

I’m killing Hoya chuniana. I’ve tried everything to save it but it’s now a one leaf wonder. It bears a resemblance to H. surigaoensis which thrives on a bit of neglect. If you’re only going to buy one then choose H. surigaoensis.

I noticed a little peduncle on H. cummingiana weeks ago and I’ve been waiting patiently for the buds to fully form and open. What a treat!

Hoya balaensis has surprisingly large, somewhat heart-shaped leaves. It’s a no fuss, easy to grow plant that may one day reward you with beautiful blooms.