Last year I tried sowing Hoya seeds for the first time. It was definitely a learning experience but a very positive one. This year I wanted to up my game and invest in some seedling trays. I started off by filling the cells almost to the top with soil. I would recommend not filling it quite as high so the seedling has more room to grow taller. The soil mix I used can be found by clicking here. Then I used a wash bottle to wet the soil. The soil should not be drenched. Next, I carefully placed a seed in each cell. After that, I put a very thin layer of soil on top and dampened it with a sprinkle of water. These trays come with a ventilated dome which I placed on top. Lastly, I placed the tray on a heat mat under a grow light. I will periodically (every few days) check the soil to make sure it stays moist. If you do grow Hoya from seed, make sure to sow them ASAP while they are still viable. Do not buy fake seeds from any big corporations. The best place to find Hoya seeds is on the different Facebook Hoya groups. My personal favorite is Small Batch Tropicals.
Click here to check out the video I made sowing H. latifolia seeds.
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One resource that I absolutely love for more in depth information on specific Hoya species is A Hoya Study Corner by SC Plants. They regularly post content on their Facebook page as well as periodically sell Hoya cards that are chalked full of information. If you can snag a set of cards I would definitely recommend it. They do ship from Thailand so it takes a little bit of time to ship. SC Plants. (2021). Hoya cards first set. A Hoya Study Corner. Retrieved April 7, 2022, from https://www.facebook.com/HoyaStudyCorner/photos/1909851605849541.
SC Plants. (2021). Hoya cards second set. A Hoya Study Corner. Retrieved April 7, 2022, from https://www.facebook.com/HoyaStudyCorner/photos/1909851565849545. SC Plants. (2021). Hoya cards third set. A Hoya Study Corner. Retrieved April 29, 2022, from https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=472506791296960&set=a.457755986105374. SC Plants. (2021). Hoya cards fourth set. A Hoya Study Corner. Retrieved March 13, 2024, from https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=757829222764714&set=pcb.757829349431368. |
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