I haven't found a perfect method for making DIY ones yet, but the concept is pretty simple. You just need some cotton wicking cord and 2 pots that leave a gap between them when stacked. You could probably reuse plastic drink cups, that kind of thing. Personally I find the self-watering pots in the video pretty reasonable. They come to like $3 a pot and it's hard to find cache pots for that price 😅
I found that pon or pon-like substrates have a steep learning curve. I tried for months to figure out what I was doing wrong and why my Hoyas roots kept dying off. I got fed up with it and I am now in the process of moving all of my Hoya into coco chips/ perlite in self watering. In my experience it’s much simpler. I really really wanted pon to work for me but after almost a year of stress I tried coco chips and never looked back. Your Hoyas look so good!
Hi, great video and tips! I was wondering if you tried SWP with an avoid mix? I only have my hoya bella in a SW pot with a hoya mix (she's thriving but it's a thirsty one so it's hard to try it with other hoyas)
I have but not with hoyas, only with plants like calatheas. The wetness really accelerates how quickly an organic mix breaks down and I just find it safer to use an inorganic one. Doesn't mean it can't be done but I think you'd have to replace the substrate eventually
Any idea if Anthuriums work with self watering pots? I killed my Philodendron El Choco Red with a self-watering pot! My Philodendron crawlers LOVE the pots... other than that, I'm apprehensive to try the other plants in my collection with the pots. .
Bonus tip: If you're using any Pon-like substrate, make sure you RINSE it really, really well!
Im so glad i came across your videos.Hoyas are my new love and im trying to decide what will work best for me. 😊
Thank you for sharing your experience, I learned a lot from it.
This was incredibly helpful
Thank you Genna❣️ sooo helpful 💚🪴
I'm glad you found it helpful!
Great explanations. I’m using some of these methods and products. I learned something new.
As you know self watering pots can be expensive, even though they are very effective I would like to find cheaper. Do you have suggestions ? Diy etc ?
I haven't found a perfect method for making DIY ones yet, but the concept is pretty simple. You just need some cotton wicking cord and 2 pots that leave a gap between them when stacked. You could probably reuse plastic drink cups, that kind of thing.
Personally I find the self-watering pots in the video pretty reasonable. They come to like $3 a pot and it's hard to find cache pots for that price 😅
I found that pon or pon-like substrates have a steep learning curve. I tried for months to figure out what I was doing wrong and why my Hoyas roots kept dying off. I got fed up with it and I am now in the process of moving all of my Hoya into coco chips/ perlite in self watering. In my experience it’s much simpler. I really really wanted pon to work for me but after almost a year of stress I tried coco chips and never looked back. Your Hoyas look so good!
I'm glad you found something that works for you!
I would strongly suggest repotting plants before the roots get that long. I have had to rip the roots off of self-watering pots and hurts me to do it.
Hi, great video and tips!
I was wondering if you tried SWP with an avoid mix? I only have my hoya bella in a SW pot with a hoya mix (she's thriving but it's a thirsty one so it's hard to try it with other hoyas)
I have but not with hoyas, only with plants like calatheas. The wetness really accelerates how quickly an organic mix breaks down and I just find it safer to use an inorganic one. Doesn't mean it can't be done but I think you'd have to replace the substrate eventually
Excellent video. I've found my thinner leafed Hoya are more prone to stem rot and I use Great White in water as it's water soluble.
I will have to check that out!
Yes, I came here to vouch for great white. Even in my soil plants, they love it.
Thanks for the recommendation!
What's your feeding routine like for plants in self-watering? Do you ph adjust? Nice tips btw 😊
I use Root Farm all purpose hydroponic fertilizer every time I water and yes I adjust the pH to about 6.5 🙂
Any idea if Anthuriums work with self watering pots? I killed my Philodendron El Choco Red with a self-watering pot! My Philodendron crawlers LOVE the pots... other than that, I'm apprehensive to try the other plants in my collection with the pots. .
I'm slowly switching over all my anthuriums to self-watering, they seem to do really well!
What flew by at 8:12? 🛸
My conure, River 🙂 He has a perch to my left by the window