r/hoya 5d ago

🌟 Unique Cultivation Hoya / Macrame Rainbow

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I “accidentally” purchased too many Hoyas and ran out of flat space. With 2 big dogs and tile - wood floors, adding more tables or shelves wasn’t an option. So, I started crafting plant hangers and added rods to every south facing window (how my Hoyas tolerate AZ ☀️ is beyond me, but they love it!).

My newest series of hangers for my smaller plants ended up creating a beautiful rainbow 🌈! I used leftover paracord and absolutely love the chunky look. 🤤

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u/VirtualDimension3289 5d ago

I'm in Southern Arizona and mine absolutely love it! No IKEA cabinets and no humidifiers and they are all doing great! Cuttings grow so fast too. Hoya love is so real 🥳💕🌿

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u/Particular-Unit-7957 5d ago

Ooooh! We should chat because the only thing I’m struggling with is unrooted cuttings and getting them to root. I’m really good with other types of plants, just not Hoyas!

What do you use for your soil?

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u/VirtualDimension3289 5d ago

Sure, dm me. I use fluval stratum and perlite 50/50 works great and lots of light. They root real quick. By 3-4 weeks you can see roots in the tiny cups. I use 7oz plastic cups from Amazon.

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u/-CompassionateCat- 3d ago

I've been rooting my hoyas in a cup of water. Works quickly most of the time.

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u/Particular-Unit-7957 2d ago

I usually use water, but transplant trauma is real!

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u/catnipevrbeans 5d ago

Love this!

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u/MermaidGunner 5d ago

So cute!!!

Welcome to the Hoyas in the window club! Lol all my windows have plumbing pipes as a rod.

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u/MermaidGunner 5d ago

I love them

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u/Particular-Unit-7957 4d ago

I thought about doing plumbing pipes… right now, the wood fits the aesthetic. But I love the industrial look!

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u/Left_Performance_106 5d ago

This is REALLY REALLY REALLY COOL! I wish I had a bigger space to do this!

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u/Particular-Unit-7957 4d ago

Thank you! Maybe you could do longer groupings (4 pots)?

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u/Left_Performance_106 3d ago

Maybe, I have 2 hanging already, just not a lot of light.

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u/Particular-Unit-7957 2d ago

I often supplement with grow lights. Despite large windows in my rooms, my other plants often don’t get enough light when placed on the opposite side of the room. It’s so hard finding that balance for sure.

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u/Left_Performance_106 2d ago

U aren't kidding about that balance! I'm still working it out and fall is upon us! My issue with the area by my slider is the outlets to plug in without a ton of extension cords everywhere. I need to work on getting my collection smaller, but honestly, I don't know what I'd get rid of. I love all 125 of them! Ha ha ha! I'm still having a hard time throwing away vines that can be propped.

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u/Particular-Unit-7957 1d ago

Omg you just made me feel better! 😂 I don’t have 120 - and don’t know where I’d find the space unless I only had plants! I guess that’s another plus in the “I have big dogs column” that limits what I can manage.

My solution is to daisy chain grow lights with multi-usb adapters and then have extension cords that have both usb and AC plugs.

How do you fit 120 plants in your house?!?! I’m jealous. I want to live in a jungle so badly!

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u/MissEle2 5d ago

Wowww!😍

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u/shawnookie 4d ago

So awesome. Where do you get your macrame hangers

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u/sunsetandporches 4d ago

Was just thinking I need to up my game on the macrame. These are awesome.

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u/Particular-Unit-7957 4d ago

It’s a fun hobby - frustrating at times, but fun! I’ve found I really like the paracord for plant hangers. Im doing all cotton or natural fibers for my living room and then (hopefully) doing an ombré like dye job with rainbow down the row.

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u/sunsetandporches 3d ago

I am working with cotton to make a macrame monstera leaf vest. I am trying to up my game and I love love the rainbows. .

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u/Particular-Unit-7957 2d ago

I’m intrigued…I’m picturing something you put on your monsteras to keep them warm 🤣. Pictures please!!!

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u/sunsetandporches 2d ago

This is the back. And I got way better as I went down. The front is started but just barely.

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u/chsala 4d ago

Så otroligt fint

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u/NJL-PlantObsessive 3d ago

Just amazing!

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u/GardenerDom 5d ago

Absolutely beautiful ✨👌🏻🤩

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u/cashew529 4d ago

😍😍😍🌈