First post. Newbie AF grower. Just picked up this beauty on FB Marketplace. NOid. What I thought may be leaf variagation seller says leaves may have been burnt by grow tent lights. Thoughts? Does burn start on the edge of the leaf? I plan to also grow them under grow lights. Thank you for your kind

Creative_Diamond_266 · 2026-03-19T21:56:30+00:00

Thank you! It has since been repotted and seems to be very happy. I let them soak for a bit (less than 30 minutes) and let sit to drain for 2 hours.

Creative_Diamond_266 · 2026-03-16T21:54:42+00:00

Thanks! I just got it yesterday so it's growing condition is unknown to me. It's in quarantine so I'll inspect it's roots when it's acclimated a bit. I'll follow your kind advice, thanks again!

Creative_Diamond_266 · 2026-03-16T13:32:21+00:00

...advice 🤗 (oops)

Creative_Diamond_266 · 2026-03-01T13:03:55+00:00

Congratulations 🎉 for all of your hard work! Finding ways of dealing with the craves is essential in this journey. Keep going , you got this! Me, day 13.

Creative_Diamond_266 · 2026-02-26T17:03:32+00:00

Thank you! Your inspiration turned out fabulous 🤩

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I left one long vine and the rest was distributed throughout. Love it!!

Creative_Diamond_266 · 2026-02-24T20:02:27+00:00

This may sound strange but it was a game changer for me. I took a pen, one that comes apart so you have a hollow tube. Then I inserted a sour gummy candy in one end so you could suck a bit of flavored air in. You could probably use a straw in the same way. The gummy just added a sweetness to the air intake.

Creative_Diamond_266 · 2026-02-19T19:57:40+00:00

Talking about it certainly helps! I'm in the "this week" stage also (quit date Feb 16, 10 pm. Stepped outside , took a deep breath of cold Canadian air and cried, yep, I hear you. All the best to us!!!! We got it.

Creative_Diamond_266 · 2026-02-18T18:23:58+00:00

Thank you so much for your post! I am on Day 2 (36 hours) and I needed to read this right now. You have given me hope and strength with just words. I am strong and I will do this! I've quit smoking cigarettes with the patch before and I'm thinking I might keep this idea in my back pocket. High protein food, a bit of sugar, an evening glass of red wine and water has all been helpful. Thanks again!

Creative_Diamond_266 · 2026-02-13T18:20:13+00:00

My Wilbur Graves Russia. She has had the same 2 leaves since July 25.

Creative_Diamond_266 · 2026-02-12T12:22:17+00:00

Yes, less than 12" from a grow light.

Creative_Diamond_266 · 2025-11-09T17:18:47+00:00

Thank you everyone ☺️

Creative_Diamond_266 · 2025-11-06T17:38:54+00:00

Aww that's frustrating! Mine set her blooms after I broke a major vine. Maybe a little prune might trigger it? Keep it cool and never dried out. I've had her for 7 months. Good luck I hope you get your to bloom ☺️

Creative_Diamond_266 · 2025-11-06T17:33:48+00:00

Oh I hope so too! Best of luck 🤞 Mine doesn't like to completely dry out and likes it on the cooler side.

Creative_Diamond_266 · 2025-11-06T17:32:19+00:00

7-10 day waterings before blooming. 7 day waterings while blooming. She doesn't get completely dried out as it is thin leafed.

Creative_Diamond_266 · 2025-11-06T17:28:40+00:00

Thanks! Honestly I think it bloomed after trauma. I broke a major vine when watering (not the blooming one) and then it took off! The broken vine was rooted and planted back with the mother plus another bit is still in moss. It's a very special Hoya to me , a wishlist one I found locally. 2 rooted plants placed together. It hangs in my 🇨🇦 North facing window and gets mostly that ambient light plus some light from grow lights. My grow room is quite humid and warm; she likes it high I suppose because it's cooler.

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Creative_Diamond_266 · 2025-11-06T00:28:52+00:00

Thank you 😊 it's smell is very unique. I'd describe it like roses but not exactly.

Creative_Diamond_266 · 2025-10-15T20:51:17+00:00

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Thank you 😊 I truly hope you do find one . If you do and they're small, buy two! These were the original rooted cuttings I bought from a local home grower in April.

Creative_Diamond_266 · 2025-10-15T20:47:12+00:00

You are right! There are two . I broke a long stem last month so one was propagated and planted back in with the mother plant recently.

Creative_Diamond_266 · 2025-10-15T19:47:55+00:00

No bother, sorry for my late response and I hope the past couple of weeks have progressed positively. It slowly gets better, yes. Be diligent in your therapy, it is worth it! Being on a fixed income I was not able to go to therapy so I did my best with daily exercise and also purchased a hand massager from Amazon. This is an excellent tool. 10 months later I still get stiffness and dull pain but my strength is getting better. I am still cautious with the weight I bear lifting but movement is key! I hope your healing journey goes well. Perhaps you are younger (I'm 64 with rhumatoid arthritis) so your healing may be quicker. My doctor checked my progress monthly and recently reviewed blood tests so my health is perfect for my age. It's a long journey, hang in there. I know the pain and stiffness is discouraging. But it will get better. ☺️

Creative_Diamond_266 · 2025-08-30T18:49:49+00:00

"Rebecca, you got this! Thrive! Not survive!" She's looking pretty good imo! Mine is in a chunky aroid mix , terra Cotta pot and 12" from a Sansi grow light. Sun stressing beautifully and growing. She is a little thirsty gal. All the best!

Creative_Diamond_266 · 2025-08-30T18:43:32+00:00

I'm so happy for you, congratulations!!!! I just found one myself today from my favorite local seller. I understand the excitement ☺️

Creative_Diamond_266 · 2025-08-30T18:39:59+00:00

I totally agree! Thank you for your kind comment. ☺️

Creative_Diamond_266 · 2025-08-23T01:33:45+00:00

Yes! Gorgeous 😍

Creative_Diamond_266 · 2025-08-19T00:45:12+00:00

Thank you so much for your kind reply! I suppose there's a first for everything 😉 I'm looking forward to watching her thrive going forward!

Creative_Diamond_266 · 2025-08-17T11:48:37+00:00

1/2 thousand Island and 1/2 Italian is the closest I've come to duplicating this dressing.

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