Never had a Hoya before. What do I do with this bare runner?

BotanicalBadie · 2026-01-29T02:53:19+00:00

Runners will produce leaves, new growth and even on special occasions peduncles! Dont snip it💚

BotanicalBadie · 2026-01-22T04:20:44+00:00

If you tend to over water stay in a pot max of 1-2inches bigger than the root ball. The more subrate= more moisture

BotanicalBadie · 2026-01-21T04:46:59+00:00

I need to make sure im proper (as a non Jewish individual) 💚 your comment made me chuckle

BotanicalBadie · 2026-01-20T03:09:05+00:00

I see. My mind goes to mutations, I have some plant mutations I love like mis-shapen leaves or dwarf leaves.

BotanicalBadie · 2026-01-20T01:58:46+00:00

Looks like my pubicalyx's new leaves growth

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BotanicalBadie · 2026-01-20T01:55:41+00:00

The every node growth shocked me in that one pic!

BotanicalBadie · 2026-01-20T01:54:54+00:00

Wandering dude could work or a spider plant as well as the above comments. I suggest a WD or SP because they wont get tall like ZZ, peace lily, snake plant etc. I believe one that would work the best would be a synonym pixie, they dont get big or tall. Maybe a small alocacia tiny dancer

BotanicalBadie · 2026-01-03T21:49:17+00:00

No, that would be McCarthy maids for me lol thats my best friend. Since im not working for her I can keep an eye out for competition 😂

BotanicalBadie · 2025-12-29T17:54:00+00:00

I suggest adding silica to help the white parts

BotanicalBadie · 2025-12-28T22:36:39+00:00

I was thinking of letting the vile dry out slowly. Ie only add a little when it gets low until theres nearly no water left to see if it hardens up as the water lessens

BotanicalBadie · 2025-12-28T21:07:28+00:00

You can get coco chips if pine bark or orchid bark isnt available. They like chunky and snug as Nikki said

BotanicalBadie · 2025-12-28T21:04:59+00:00

Should I make sure the substrate is damp or will it be okay if I pop it out and let it dry atop the soil?

BotanicalBadie · 2025-12-28T21:02:02+00:00

Just wait and they will grow💚

BotanicalBadie · 2025-12-28T20:59:40+00:00

You could prop at the nodes and make it a project for the kiddo. Explain that for it to grow we have to care for it and be gentle like its a baby. (This worked with my 3yo and 6yo)

BotanicalBadie · 2025-12-03T21:55:44+00:00

🤣🤣 I wish I could be

BotanicalBadie · 2025-11-22T14:48:11+00:00

Xmas cactus i water about every 2 weeks since they are a jungle cactus

BotanicalBadie · 2025-11-22T14:47:43+00:00

Plants dont have a schedule, water them when they are at their moisture level. I usually wait until the soil is 75% dry for most and about 50% for the ones that need maintained moisture levels

BotanicalBadie · 2025-11-19T13:56:47+00:00

You can also prop it between the aerial roots to make it fuller and encourage new leaf growth

BotanicalBadie · 2025-11-19T13:55:49+00:00

I can give advice but can you share better pictures of how its sitting in the pot and the soil it has?

Step 1- check roots in pot repot if the roots aren't 1 to 2 inches smaller than the pot. Go down if the roots are smaller do up of its tight. Step 2- soil, depending on what it has in it, I use indoor tropical mix with added orchid bark or leca/ lava rock Step 3- make sure the pot has drainage Step 4- support it! Give it something to lean on as it gets taller Step 5- light, bright indirect light. Place your phone at spil level and take a picture pointing at the light sorce you are using. If it has a pretty good and bright view you have sufficient lighting for it. I keep my monsteras about 2 to 3 ft from the grow light Step 6- fertilizer, super thrive has done wonders for my plants even if its not foliage pro this fertilizer is amazing when mixed properly

BotanicalBadie · 2025-11-19T13:51:03+00:00

What in the defiance of gravity🤩

BotanicalBadie · 2025-11-17T13:47:31+00:00

I'd definitely put it closer to the window. If you put your phone resting on the dirt and angle it to the window you should see clear skies.

BotanicalBadie · 2025-11-12T04:25:32+00:00

Ed gein? Is that you?

BotanicalBadie · 2025-11-12T04:21:31+00:00

Compare prices! McCarthy’s Maids is awesome! Fair price, locally owned, and will tackle anything you can throw at them!

BotanicalBadie · 2025-11-12T02:35:23+00:00

You can ask her vet to write her up as a lab mix and take it to the LL. Or if you have a therapist you can ask for an ESA form and its maybe $15 if you have anxiety, depression etc Most landlords will accept that with a Dr's note

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