HeyJaredThe Hoya Underground
In the first episode of Hoya Underground, Emily and Michael introduce themselves and share how they each got into growing hoyas.
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Special Guest Episode: Stuart Henderson of MV Orchids! (opens the original)
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This week, we sit down with Stuart Henderson of MV Orchids to talk about Hoya breeding, growing from seed, and the wonderfully unpredictable process of creating something new. We get into pollination, seed collection, germination, choosing parent plants, seedling variation, and what makes a plant worth watching, propagating, or eventually naming. Stuart also shares insight into provenance, identification, and the patience required to raise Hoyas from seed. It’s a conversation about genetics, exp
Burnout or Fade Away (opens the original)
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Burnout can sneak into even the things we genuinely love. In Episode 9, we have a conversation about what burnout looks like in the Hoya world, especially when collecting, selling, social media, community involvement, and the pressure to keep up all start piling on top of each other. This isn’t an episode about fixing burnout or giving you a five-step plan to get your spark back. It’s more about recognizing it, talking about what it feels like, and acknowledging that sometimes the hobby that nor
The Hoya Market: What Goes Up Must Prop Down (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Hoya Underground , we talk about the Hoya market and many of the things that influence what a plant is worth. What actually makes a Hoya rare? Why do some plants stay expensive while others drop in price incredibly fast? How much of it is supply and demand, and how much of it is hype? We talk about propagation, imports, social media, collector trends, pricing as a seller, and the very real temptation to buy a plant when everyone else suddenly wants one too. We also get int
The Scenic Route to Better Packaging (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Hoya Underground , Emily and Michael follow an unexpected thread into the world of plant packaging. What begins as a conversation about eco-friendly materials expands into a thoughtful exploration of the choices behind every box: poly-fil, desiccant packs, recycled materials, and the quiet tension between practicality, sustainability, and protecting living plants in transit. This isn't a how-to guide or a list of best practices. It's a reflective conversation about the ong
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