Let’s Talk Hoya

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Episode 26: Species Spotlight - Hoya latifolia & macrophylla Jul 12, 2023

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It’s another deep dive, this time on Hoya latifolia! You may have been or are still confused on which Hoya are actually considered latifolia. With more collectors learning about synonymizations of Hoya, this species is one that continues to cause confusion. But was this Hoya truly synonymized or reclassified? Or has it been a major mixup perpetuating for centuries? Wait until you hear what we found out! Join your hosts Lydia, Jessi and Adam as we talk all things latifolia!

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Episode 25: Let's Talk with Rachel Collette Conroy Jun 28, 2023

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We are ecstatic to bring you an episode with Rachel Colette Conroy! If you have heard any of our episodes before, you know, we have talked about Rachel, her love for Hoya and extensive knowledge many times! This is an episode for all you Hoya nerds who want to learn more deeply about the Hoya species, cultivar, nomenclature and other fascinating tid-bits about the genus! Confused on how to write Hoya names? What is a species, anyway? Find out through this episode!

Find Rachel at https://www.instagram.com/myhoyaconservatory/

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Episode 24: Let's Talk Hoya Care Updates and New Hoya Jun 14, 2023

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This episode is a chatty one! We’re halfway through the year, and there have been some care and Hoya updates to our collections! Join as your hosts, Adam, Jessi and Lydia just chat about what’s been going on in our collections, changes in our care and the new Hoya we’ve acquired so far in 2023!

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Episode 23: Let's Talk About Borneo May 31, 2023

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You may have heard of sp. Sarawak, sp. Kalimantan, sp. Sabah and so many other Hoya named after the locality they were discovered. Did you know, these locations are all on the island of Borneo, the third largest island in the world? Known to have the most diverse flora, this vast island is home to 76 varying Hoya species that have been published since 2022... and more to be discovered! How does our knowledge of Borneo affect the way we grow our Hoya? What are other conservation notes we should take into consideration as Hoya collectors? Tune into this episode as we chat all things Borneo!

*Also, a special shout out to our listeners for making this topic suggestion! Thank you!!*

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Episode 22: Let's Talk Hoya That Defy Notions May 17, 2023

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Every Hoya grower does things their own way and we all learn from each others experiences. Ever wonder about some of our other Hoya we think deviate from our expectations? What are some Hoya that we grow differently? Are there ones we’re hoping to experiment with? Join us in this chatty episode where we talk all about it!

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Episode 21: Let's Talk Hoya Mutations May 03, 2023

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The mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell… but all jokes aside, did you know variegation and splash on plants are considered a mutation?! With these unique characteristics being sought out by many Hoya collectors (guilty as charged, us included), many of us wonder what causes these mutations? Join your co-hosts, Lydia, Adam and Jessi to deep-dive into this topic! What causes splash? Is variegation stable? Does it come from nature, or is it created? This is an episode for all you splash and variegation loving Hoya Heads!

Side note: Since recording this episode, we did find new information on how wild-found Hoya and sports can be recognized as cultivar! Find the full notes in our show notes!

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Episode 20: Let's Talk Hoya Superlatives Apr 19, 2023

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Remember those superlatives from your high school yearbook? Most likely to succeed, cutest couple, most unique, etc.? Well, if your Hoya were to be in your yearbook, who would be voted? Join your hosts, Lydia, Jessi and Adam in this chatty episode as we talk about Hoya in our collection! Who’s the most dramatic and which Hoya would we save in a fire?!

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Episode 19: Let's Talk Recent Hoya Publications! Apr 05, 2023

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Did you know, botanists in the Hoya world are hard at work and published numerous new species in 2022? With how quickly the plant market moves, you may already have seen some of these Hoya in market! Join us as we chat through some publications and various Hoya that caught our eye! Who know's, you may learn something new or add another Hoya to that wishlist. There's a Hoya out there for everyone!

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Episode 18: Let's Talk Hoya Trends Mar 22, 2023

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Every year there seems to be a Hoya that catches the eye of a mass majority in the hobby. From silver to splash, and even dreaded pests! Join your hosts Lydia, Adam and Jessi as they talk through the trends from previous years and guess what Hoya we may see more of in 2023!

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Episode 17: Species Spotlight - Hoya verticillata Mar 08, 2023

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Hoya acute. parasitica. pottsii. Did you know that all these Hoya (plus many more) now share the same name? They’re in our collection, but are all under the Hoya verticillata complex! Confused or want to learn more about it? Join your hosts Jessi, Adam and Lydia as we talk through this synonymization and what that means for us as hobbyists!

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