One week ago, after this video was filmed, I chopped H. spartioides into 3 segments, which I am currently trying to root, if I'm successful, I will document the process in a how-to video - Fingers Crossed! Doug
@@DougChamberlainVTHoyas, thank you for your response. I am truly sorry to hear that. Hoya Spartiodes is the hoya I am mostly astonished by. If I manage to get my hand at some, I am happy to send one over that you can give it another attempt.
You're welcome. Hoya spartioides is a tricky one. I eventually lost the plant after re-rooting it. I am determined to buy another as I really loved it!
This is a Hoya that would do best in well rinsed coir chunks and watered when pretty dry and kept in a very humid environment. That would be my best guess. I killed my a long time ago when I tried to propagate it.
If I were to grow this one again, I would use mostly coconut husk chips with a little perlite thrown in. I kept it in a peat-based medium which held too much water.
@@DougChamberlainVTHoyas So this hoya likes to be slightly dry between watering? Based on your experience, what's the distance between the plant and growlight?
Hey Doug, sorry for commenting on an old video. I'm currently considering getting a pretty large and healthy looking specimen of this for about 80 euros, but I'm hesitant as to my ability to give its the conditions it requires. It would have to grow under strong LED grow lights plus filtered daylight with humidity that doesn't gow lower than 50% and usually sits around 55% in winter. The temps range from 60F at night to 75F during the day. Would it be worth giving it a shot? If so, since I've read it doesn't like to dry out, is this Hoya suited for a self-watering pot & lechuza? And finally, what have your insights been on propagations since this video? Thanks in advance!
Hi Peiter, I lost this plant early on from chopping it up and trying to propagate it so I don't think I have reliable answers to most of your questions. It may very well be a candidate for Lechuza and self watering pots, I would have given that a try if I still had it. The best you could hope for with humidity that low would be hibernation in the winter, as it is similar to imbricata in its need for high humidity. Unfortunately, the only way to get answers to most of your questions would be to bite the bullet, and give it a try.
No, I killed mine when I tried to propagate it. So I really hesitate to give you advice on that one. If you find out, let me know, because I want to pick up another spartioides some day.
Sadly no, I chopped up my plant and lost it when I tried to propagate it. I think I might have better luck now, as I have gained experience since that time.
Doug Chamberlain thx for getting back to me. I am wondering if it was because you chopped the plant caused it’s death? I just ordered the plant, and I am trying to avoid to kill it.
One week ago, after this video was filmed, I chopped H. spartioides into 3 segments, which I am currently trying to root, if I'm successful, I will document the process in a how-to video - Fingers Crossed!
Doug
Mucha suerte Doug... Todo dara cierto... Juan
U r so brave..I would wait...lol
Fingers crossed. I am curious what your update is? Kind regards
@@t.k.-s.4212 There is no update as I killed the plant in my attempt to propagate it.
@@DougChamberlainVTHoyas, thank you for your response. I am truly sorry to hear that. Hoya Spartiodes is the hoya I am mostly astonished by. If I manage to get my hand at some, I am happy to send one over that you can give it another attempt.
A guy said “ it has the cutest flower”
The flowers are pretty darned cute!
Thanks, Doug. Your vids are of great help!
You're welcome. Hoya spartioides is a tricky one. I eventually lost the plant after re-rooting it. I am determined to buy another as I really loved it!
Thank you for sharing dough! I saw a picture of the species a while ago, I could barely find any good footage of this stunning plant.
Wish I still had it. Someday I will reacquire the plant!
@@DougChamberlainVTHoyas Oh no! What happend?
@@eline4188 I tried to propagate it and killed it in the process, plus I'm a smarter grower than I was then - at least I like to think so!
You always have the plants that is in my wish list.
I have not had this plant now in about six years, but some day I would like to try it again.
Do you still have this one, I just bought one and I am trying to learn more.
This one has been gone for at least 7 years so I can't help you too much with it.
Sure is different. What if you tried layering one pentacle? Other types grow roots when pieces hit the ground.
hi would like to ask what soil mixture did you use? I've just got mine and its turning yellow and plopped off the stem. thanks
This is a Hoya that would do best in well rinsed coir chunks and watered when pretty dry and kept in a very humid environment. That would be my best guess. I killed my a long time ago when I tried to propagate it.
Doug Chamberlain I’m so sorry to hear that, I changed the soil earlier I hope I can revive it... thank you for your care tip
Hi Doug, if you could recall it. What medium do u use for spartioides?
If I were to grow this one again, I would use mostly coconut husk chips with a little perlite thrown in. I kept it in a peat-based medium which held too much water.
@@DougChamberlainVTHoyas So this hoya likes to be slightly dry between watering? Based on your experience, what's the distance between the plant and growlight?
@@andy0995 Yes, let it go just slightly dry between waterings, and I kept my plant around 18 inches below the lights.
@@DougChamberlainVTHoyas thank u for all the insights Doug. You're the best!
Hey Doug, sorry for commenting on an old video. I'm currently considering getting a pretty large and healthy looking specimen of this for about 80 euros, but I'm hesitant as to my ability to give its the conditions it requires. It would have to grow under strong LED grow lights plus filtered daylight with humidity that doesn't gow lower than 50% and usually sits around 55% in winter. The temps range from 60F at night to 75F during the day. Would it be worth giving it a shot? If so, since I've read it doesn't like to dry out, is this Hoya suited for a self-watering pot & lechuza? And finally, what have your insights been on propagations since this video? Thanks in advance!
Hi Peiter, I lost this plant early on from chopping it up and trying to propagate it so I don't think I have reliable answers to most of your questions. It may very well be a candidate for Lechuza and self watering pots, I would have given that a try if I still had it. The best you could hope for with humidity that low would be hibernation in the winter, as it is similar to imbricata in its need for high humidity. Unfortunately, the only way to get answers to most of your questions would be to bite the bullet, and give it a try.
@@DougChamberlainVTHoyas Fair enough Doug, I'm going to give it a shot! Thanks
I just purchased my Hoya spartioideos today it will be here in 2 weeks ☺️ I can’t wait!
Good luck with your plant Cindy; it is a spectacularly unusual Hoya!
I know this is an old video, but $32!!?? Wow! That’s an AMAZING deal!
Yes, Jennifer those were the good old days when you could still buy cuttings and new plants for a reasonable price!
Hey Doug I’ve recently acquired a spartioides any tips on rooting???
No, I killed mine when I tried to propagate it. So I really hesitate to give you advice on that one. If you find out, let me know, because I want to pick up another spartioides some day.
@@DougChamberlainVTHoyas Definitely will do,
fingers crossed!
its on top of my wish list!!!
Hope that you find it one day!
Its 2019 now. Were you able to propagated? Lovely video!
Sadly no, I chopped up my plant and lost it when I tried to propagate it. I think I might have better luck now, as I have gained experience since that time.
I wonder if you have found a way to propagate it?
I lost that plant years ago, but someone just chimed in here that it readily grows roots in water. I have never tried it myself.
Doug Chamberlain thx for getting back to me. I am wondering if it was because you chopped the plant caused it’s death? I just ordered the plant, and I am trying to avoid to kill it.
@@mandychen9846 I actually got some of it to root, but kept it too wet and that is what killed it.
Doug Chamberlain thx for letting me know. I killed few of my Hoya plants because of that.
Too cool!
Thank you!