Hi Louise-You might want to check my thread (about a week old) on the same subject. My Carnosa has given me a seed pod and I am hoping to start some babies. Also, do a search on "seed pods" within the forum-"mysweetie" has lots of info and should be of some help. From what plant do you have seeds? Want to swap? My pod is still pretty firm-but have slippered it with an old piece of panty hose, secured with a twist-tie. I understand that when the pod splits, the seeds are quickly airborne-hence the panty hose. Do check the search and let me know how things go. I will be happy to send you some of my seeds.
susan

Some people germinate them between damp paper towels, that are misted daily, so not to dry out, others use sponges kept damp, some use a jar with moss, keeping the top open, other just a clay pot with moss. I believe there are several ways, and they all work. Norma

Whatever you do with your seeds, do it fast. I have heard that Hoya seeds don't stay fresh for long, and may be no good after even one week! Has anyone else heard this or waited too long to sow hoya seeds?

That's not true. I just planted some that I received from China last year, they sprouted in 2 days. I ordered through Amazon, don't remember the color or type,

Then they are not Hoya seeds! If they don't look like this (photo courtesy of Hoya la!):

....then what you got are random weed/vegetable seeds. China vendors are KNOWN for sending seeds that are not of the species they claim.

Hoya seeds have a ridiculously fast "spoil" rate. Germination rates quicky decline after about 15 days, post harvest.

And, if the listings look anything like this:

Or this:

You are guaranteed to be receiving some sort of vegetable or weed seed.

I got seeds from wish through an ad like that. My seeds did not look like the seeds shown .I planted them a month ago in a peat pod and nothing came up. Thanks all for the insight.