Hi Melissa! Thank you so much for supporting my small business! I am so happy you love your new Hoya 🥰🪴💚 Thank you for sharing all of your new beauties ❤❤❤
I was so happy when I saw that one of them was your shop @plantlifelex !! ❤ I'm in Canada but if you ever start shipping here, I'd definitely be ordering! 😊
Maybe you can do a video for us dedicated to all of your fav plant shops you’ve bought from? Maybe just a place to go look collectively? That would very helpful for me for sure because I’m so weary to order from some sites!❤
Yes, there are different versions (supposedly) of the Wilbur Graves, the China version is on my wish list, but I don't remember what the other versions are called. I think there's a Russian version too with shorter/rounder leaves?
Your unboxing videos are so good. Love all of your videos. This unboxing video was really good. I love watching Lex's videos. Her shop updates are really fun to watch. Love your poly collection. I definitely agree with you those are one of my favorite hoyas.
Beautiful hoyas! Maybe I’ll have to start getting some too. I have always had the same two you unboxed on my wish list. We have had similar weather to you with extreme heat warnings with high humidex values all last week here in Ontario. I’m hoping the rain cools things down to normal summer temperatures. Happy Sunday, Melissa!
Hi girly!! The Wilbur graves will grow like a weed. I got a small two leaf cutting back in Jan. She was already long enough for me to prop. I recently took cuttings and they rooted really well and easily. I’m looking to make a nice full pot. Don’t be surprised if it grows faster than you may expect! 💚
9:46 unfortunately I find some plants are just weaker then others, I really hope that it does not die on you. I just got a mint. Transplanted to leca from soil. I cried so hard if she died again. (I’ve purchased a baby mint last year and I had no clue what I was doing then and it rotted. 😅
Omg I love all the hoyas!!! I am also obsessed with Polyneuras! I just order a cutting of outer variegated and also have regular and broget! I just need to Inner variegated!
Wow Melissa, good morning first of all. I am so happy for you with your plant shop launch again. And all these beautiful specimens that you can get a hold of. I wish my budget called for ordering from you mainly but, ordering. From places.. ❤u girl.
Eekk they are beautiful!! I am literally getting a Ginny Galaxy in mere minutes and I cant even wait 🎉🎉 I also love rare plant fairy! The plants they have are gorgeous!
Vicarious thrills ... fun to think about buying one of your propagations down the line. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on acclimation and showing us the recently purchased hoya that lost all its leaves. Love learning from you, Melissa.
Hi Melissa, I am a new subscriber. I love all your new plant purchases. I have not had luck with begonias. I love hoyas, alocasias, and calatheas. I actually found your channel when I was searching about propagating string of turtles. 🙂 Thank you for a great plant haul video and plant shop recommendations.💜
These are so beautiful plants. The hoyas are amazing and the size of the small plants is really great. I hope the little struggeling hoya will grow again.
Thank you! I tried press on's but every time I take them off they seem to damage my real nails. A couple people mentioned these gel stickers from polish pops when I was talking about it on my insta. I purchased some and this was my first time with them and I actually really like them! I haven't tried soaking them off yet but it's been about 10 days on now and not much chipping. Here's what I bought: polishpops.com/collections/gel-nail-wraps/products/ppgm00153-rainbow-row
I swear we are plant twins! We are always buying the same plants around the same time lol! I've ordered some nice hoyas from Leafy Fiona too. A bit pricy but always nice specimens. I moved my inner varigated Polynuera 2 leaf cutting to a diy pon right away without issue about two months ago. Makes me wonder if they're was an issue with the cutting before you got it. But get ready to prop that Broget, it grows so fast!! Faster than the other varigated Polynueras. I still need the regular green one.
haha I've been buying too many lately 🙊🫶 Her shop is so nice! I've been back on her Etsy a few times now looking around. I'm tempted to get 1-2 more hoyas from her lol. I'm not sure what happened with the polyneura. All 4 leaves got crispy and they fell off 😭
It’s awesome to see how happy you were with all your new plants! Lex, is a wonderful & dedicated business person; her shop (back when she was in a 1 bedroom apt.) started me on my plant journey. Thanks for sharing Melissa!
I love your plant mail videos. I get so excited to see what you got and where you get them. So I save all the shops on instagram and Etsy that you purchase the plants from. Have you seen the Hoya Carnosa Argentea Princess? That is one many Hoyas wish plants I want. I hope to purchase from your shop too. I know you sell out quickly. lol.
Hoya Polyneura Var is a very finicky hoya in my experience! I got a cutting and I chopped it up immediately just in case the base of the plant dies lol. I have them rooting in water and it’s doing well!
GIRL… I’ve ordered from ObsessedLeaves.. SHE HAS THE BEST PACKING ON ETSY AND ANY SHOP IVE EVER UNBOXED FROM. I’m glad you took the time to give her her flowers. Such an underrated shop ❤
Melissa, love your videos. Many plant videos show repotting mature plants and very few show new plant cuttings and care and progress. For example do I actually go up one inch pot how long til the next pot. I have some new buys and not sure of my next steps. Can you cover this?
Hey there! Thank you! I pretty much film everything I do with my plants when I can. I usually group repottings in a plant chores day or separate repotting videos. I have lots of older videos too with repottings and upsizes.
You are making my plant ban so difficult! Hahahahaha! I love your new plants you’ve been getting. I really am thinking about buying the pink variegated black velvet. I am in love with that plant. I may try videoing this way. I like the idea of not having to unbox all the time. 😂
haha sorry!! hehe. I know it has a hefty price tag still but if it makes you feel any better it's been a really easy going alocasia so far! It's putting out a new leaf right now since transferring over to pon :)
Beautiful plants. I love buying from Lex too. Her plants are beautiful and I don’t have to change the pots or substrate, love watching her unboxing and shipping videos too. It’s interesting seeing the plant you purchased being packed for shipping 😅😅
I got a cutting of a Hoya Wilbur Graves and now I can’t control it on the trellis! They grow like weeds! You’ll be able to prop in no time! And they aren’t finicky at all! One of my fav Hoyas!
The reason the Hoya leaf is darker is that it was in low light. High light will make it lighter. That LeafyFiona shop is selling their Hoyas for an insane amount of money compared to other amazing Etsy shops.
Price shaming isn’t nice 🙏🏼 now that I sell plants it can be challenging to put a price tag on them because you spend countless hours growing them, making sure they’re healthy and pest free and that they’re packaged well to arrive safely. Costs of materials can add up as well as shipping costs. I’m willing to pay/shop at places that have healthy, well packaged plants so I don’t waste money/time potentially rehabbing and losing them to save a little upfront :)
I just placed an order for more plants too 😂 a hoya bundle with varieties I don't have yet, and a large Thai Con (the ones I have are smaller), and a couple of cheap begonia starter plugs 😅 I somehow killed the rex begonia I got in April 😢 so I got different types that are cane begonias instead since I haven't killed the other small one I have yet 😂 New plants are the best feeling ❤
I love using rice hulls, tree fern fiber, vermiculite and a few other additives for my most special plants. Your Ginny (pronounced Jenny) is beautiful. I haven’t pulled the trigger and purchased one yet but now I think I might!
Hi Melissa!
Thank you so much for supporting my small business! I am so happy you love your new Hoya 🥰🪴💚 Thank you for sharing all of your new beauties ❤❤❤
Hi Lex!! You're so welcome and I'm happy to support ❤️🫶
Don't we love to see women supporting women 😍
I was so happy when I saw that one of them was your shop @plantlifelex !! ❤ I'm in Canada but if you ever start shipping here, I'd definitely be ordering! 😊
Maybe you can do a video for us dedicated to all of your fav plant shops you’ve bought from? Maybe just a place to go look collectively? That would very helpful for me for sure because I’m so weary to order from some sites!❤
Yess!! Fantastic idea!!❤
Thanks for sharing!
Ginny is pronounced 'Gin (like the drink) - E'
Yay!!! So glad you got a plant from PlantLifeLex!! 💚 Lex’s shop is one of my go-to online plant shops! 😊
She's so nice!! I'll definitely buy again from her 🫶
OMG, I'm eyeing a monstera aurea from Lex. They're so pretty!
👀 yes!! I saw them on there
Be careful with the tetra! Everytime I prop mine it browns horribly 😭
oh no, thanks for sharing!
Those polyneuras are to die for!! I really want to order some too. But I’m going to ecuagenera in Denver today so I need a plant ban soon too 🤪
haha have fun!! I would be tempted to buy so much 🙈
I love @plantlifelex and I've also purchased a Hoya broget from her. Everything I purchased from her is doing phenomenally!
Super happy with it! She's so sweet!! I'll definitely shop again from her ☺️
I love all of your choices ❤so pretty! 🪴
Can't wait to see updates. I love Hoyas. Their all so pretty and the blooms are beautiful ❤️
Yes, there are different versions (supposedly) of the Wilbur Graves, the China version is on my wish list, but I don't remember what the other versions are called. I think there's a Russian version too with shorter/rounder leaves?
Your unboxing videos are so good. Love all of your videos. This unboxing video was really good. I love watching Lex's videos. Her shop updates are really fun to watch. Love your poly collection. I definitely agree with you those are one of my favorite hoyas.
Beautiful hoyas! Maybe I’ll have to start getting some too. I have always had the same two you unboxed on my wish list. We have had similar weather to you with extreme heat warnings with high humidex values all last week here in Ontario. I’m hoping the rain cools things down to normal summer temperatures. Happy Sunday, Melissa!
Pretty pretty please make a video on your bog! I would love an update and feedback regarding its helps with fungus gnats!
Hi girly!!
The Wilbur graves will grow like a weed. I got a small two leaf cutting back in Jan. She was already long enough for me to prop. I recently took cuttings and they rooted really well and easily. I’m looking to make a nice full pot. Don’t be surprised if it grows faster than you may expect! 💚
Thanks for sharing! I love that it's a fast grower then :) I'm excited to see how it does here 💜
My begonias dotsy loves my cabinet! I’d definitely keep it in higher humidity. Now I need on of those begonias
I have purchased from the first 3 shops you mentioned and the plants are soooo good. Love your plant hauls. ❤
Oh, my goodness Melissa! Your new plant babies are gorgeous! 😍
thank you!! 💜
9:46 unfortunately I find some plants are just weaker then others, I really hope that it does not die on you.
I just got a mint. Transplanted to leca from soil. I cried so hard if she died again. (I’ve purchased a baby mint last year and I had no clue what I was doing then and it rotted. 😅
Your new babies are so cute. I might check out that shop you got the Hoyas from. They all looked good.
Wilbur graves on the top of my wishlist right now. Love yours!
What an awesome haul 😊 Looks like your WB China does have a new growth point already 😃
Omg that first one made my heart jump! I cannot wait until its mature enough to propagate! Definitely on my list of plants I want from your shop!
Thank you Michelle! I'm excited to grow some of these out and I can't wait to propagate them. I might be on the lookout for one that is more full 🙊
Omg I love all the hoyas!!! I am also obsessed with Polyneuras! I just order a cutting of outer variegated and also have regular and broget! I just need to Inner variegated!
hehe such an adorable hoya! Hoping you can add the inner one to your collection here 🫶
I believe the hoya Wilbur Graves Russian is the true Wilbur Graves but all forms of it are pretty
Wow Melissa, good morning first of all. I am so happy for you with your plant shop launch again. And all these beautiful specimens that you can get a hold of. I wish my budget called for ordering from you mainly but, ordering. From places.. ❤u girl.
Good morning! Thank you 🙏
Eekk they are beautiful!! I am literally getting a Ginny Galaxy in mere minutes and I cant even wait 🎉🎉 I also love rare plant fairy! The plants they have are gorgeous!
ahh how exciting!! 🥳 I hope you love yours!! Yes, they have great plants!
I have Wilbur graves Russia. Looks it has smaller leaves.
Vicarious thrills ... fun to think about buying one of your propagations down the line. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on acclimation and showing us the recently purchased hoya that lost all its leaves. Love learning from you, Melissa.
Thank you Kathleen! 💜
Hi Melissa, I am a new subscriber. I love all your new plant purchases. I have not had luck with begonias. I love hoyas, alocasias, and calatheas. I actually found your channel when I was searching about propagating string of turtles. 🙂 Thank you for a great plant haul video and plant shop recommendations.💜
Thanks for subbing! 💜💜
These are so beautiful plants. The hoyas are amazing and the size of the small plants is really great. I hope the little struggeling hoya will grow again.
I appreciate that! 🫶
Very nice babies to join your plant family. Not a plant question: what press on nails do you prefer. Nice manicure this video. 🐈⬛🐈
Thank you! I tried press on's but every time I take them off they seem to damage my real nails. A couple people mentioned these gel stickers from polish pops when I was talking about it on my insta. I purchased some and this was my first time with them and I actually really like them! I haven't tried soaking them off yet but it's been about 10 days on now and not much chipping. Here's what I bought: polishpops.com/collections/gel-nail-wraps/products/ppgm00153-rainbow-row
@@plantsbymelissa wow 10 days and not much chipping that's good. Today's my birthday so cross fingers 🤞 on some plants are involved. 🙂
Hi Melissa. Ooouuuu. Let’s see what ya got!!!
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I love the Wilbur Graves but those variegated polyneura are AMAZING!! Beautiful haul ❤
Thank you!!
I swear we are plant twins! We are always buying the same plants around the same time lol!
I've ordered some nice hoyas from Leafy Fiona too. A bit pricy but always nice specimens.
I moved my inner varigated Polynuera 2 leaf cutting to a diy pon right away without issue about two months ago. Makes me wonder if they're was an issue with the cutting before you got it. But get ready to prop that Broget, it grows so fast!! Faster than the other varigated Polynueras. I still need the regular green one.
haha I've been buying too many lately 🙊🫶 Her shop is so nice! I've been back on her Etsy a few times now looking around. I'm tempted to get 1-2 more hoyas from her lol. I'm not sure what happened with the polyneura. All 4 leaves got crispy and they fell off 😭
Wow! Gorgeous plants. ThankYou for sharing your video with us Melissa. ❤
Thanks for watching! 💜
It’s awesome to see how happy you were with all your new plants! Lex, is a wonderful & dedicated business person; her shop (back when she was in a 1 bedroom apt.) started me on my plant journey. Thanks for sharing Melissa!
Thank you! I'm excited for them all :) That's so special! 🥹🫶
I love your plant mail videos. I get so excited to see what you got and where you get them. So I save all the shops on instagram and Etsy that you purchase the plants from. Have you seen the Hoya Carnosa Argentea Princess? That is one many Hoyas wish plants I want. I hope to purchase from your shop too. I know you sell out quickly. lol.
Yes!! I’ve been eyeing that one 👀🙈
Hoya Polyneura Var is a very finicky hoya in my experience! I got a cutting and I chopped it up immediately just in case the base of the plant dies lol. I have them rooting in water and it’s doing well!
oh good to know. Now I'm wondering if I should take a cutting of the new one just in case lol.
GIRL… I’ve ordered from ObsessedLeaves.. SHE HAS THE BEST PACKING ON ETSY AND ANY SHOP IVE EVER UNBOXED FROM. I’m glad you took the time to give her her flowers. Such an underrated shop ❤
I want to buy from her again just for her packaging 😂 and all my plants from her are doing great ❤
I was so impressed!! 🙌 So much detail and care! I can't wait to get the new package I ordered from her 🙊
What’s a plant ban? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤
Melissa, love your videos. Many plant videos show repotting mature plants and very few show new plant cuttings and care and progress. For example do I actually go up one inch pot how long til the next pot. I have some new buys and not sure of my next steps. Can you cover this?
Hey there! Thank you! I pretty much film everything I do with my plants when I can. I usually group repottings in a plant chores day or separate repotting videos. I have lots of older videos too with repottings and upsizes.
I’ve had a Ginny galaxy on my radar for some time! Congrats 🫶
Thank you!! 💖
Wow, these plants are gorgeous, thank you for sharing!💚
Thank you for watching! 🫶
It's so fun to see new plants❤ I appreciate them all, you made some great selections! 🌿🌄
Thanks so much! 😊
Beautiful plant 🥰😍👍👍
Very very nice my friend ❤❤❤❤❤
Love the polynera❤❤❤
Nova ghost is super super slow, so I wouldn’t worry if you don’t see growth for a while
good to know, thank you!!
The new plants are so cute! Love the video! 🌿🌱
Thank you!! ☺️
You are making my plant ban so difficult! Hahahahaha! I love your new plants you’ve been getting. I really am thinking about buying the pink variegated black velvet. I am in love with that plant. I may try videoing this way. I like the idea of not having to unbox all the time. 😂
haha sorry!! hehe. I know it has a hefty price tag still but if it makes you feel any better it's been a really easy going alocasia so far! It's putting out a new leaf right now since transferring over to pon :)
@@plantsbymelissa Yay!!!! That is great news!
Oh yes lovely plants all gorgeous and that begonia 😮 hoe the original Hoya recovers x
Thank you!!
Is the begonia a cane or rhizomatous? It maybe looks like a cane?
It's a cane begonia!
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Beautiful plants. I love buying from Lex too. Her plants are beautiful and I don’t have to change the pots or substrate, love watching her unboxing and shipping videos too. It’s interesting seeing the plant you purchased being packed for shipping 😅😅
I ❤plant hauls! 😁🎉
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I got a cutting of a Hoya Wilbur Graves and now I can’t control it on the trellis! They grow like weeds! You’ll be able to prop in no time! And they aren’t finicky at all! One of my fav Hoyas!
Nice haul Melissa
Wow, more amazing plants to add to an already amazing collection cared for by an amazing plantologist. Thanks for the video.
We appreciate you buying gorgeous plants to share with us!! 🥰
🫶 thank you for watching!!
When you order from shops you like/recommend can you pin a comment with the names of them? That way we don’t have to re-scroll the video to find them
They’re all linked in the description box of the video :)
@@plantsbymelissa oh whoops! I scrolled right past it 😅
Love your variegated mini monstera!
Thanks so much!
The reason the Hoya leaf is darker is that it was in low light. High light will make it lighter. That LeafyFiona shop is selling their Hoyas for an insane amount of money compared to other amazing Etsy shops.
Price shaming isn’t nice 🙏🏼 now that I sell plants it can be challenging to put a price tag on them because you spend countless hours growing them, making sure they’re healthy and pest free and that they’re packaged well to arrive safely. Costs of materials can add up as well as shipping costs. I’m willing to pay/shop at places that have healthy, well packaged plants so I don’t waste money/time potentially rehabbing and losing them to save a little upfront :)
@@plantsbymelissa I only did because almost all her plants are 2/3 more than everyone else. Ripping people off is even worse.
good morning from NC
Good morning!! ☺
I just L💚VE Leafy Fiona! She has some of the best quality plants on Etsy! By far! I have ordered a few times from her. She is my favorite! 🌿
I've been back on her site a few times now haha 🙊 her plants are so pretty!
All gorgeous, thanks for sharing them and the shops. ❤
Beautiful
Thank you! 🙏
I just placed an order for more plants too 😂 a hoya bundle with varieties I don't have yet, and a large Thai Con (the ones I have are smaller), and a couple of cheap begonia starter plugs 😅 I somehow killed the rex begonia I got in April 😢 so I got different types that are cane begonias instead since I haven't killed the other small one I have yet 😂
New plants are the best feeling ❤
Plant shopping is so fun!! That sounds like such a fun package!! 🫶 So sorry about your begonia :(
Wow 😮
Your new plants are really gorgeous 🤩
Can't wait to see how they all grow.
Thanks so much 😊
I love using rice hulls, tree fern fiber, vermiculite and a few other additives for my most special plants. Your Ginny (pronounced Jenny) is beautiful. I haven’t pulled the trigger and purchased one yet but now I think I might!
ah thank you! 🙈 I'm really anxious about this one so I hope it does well for me. It's soo pretty I would say go for it! 😜