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Hoyas
groweverything

Bob Smoley

21 years ago

Hi Everyone,

I am interested in ordering some hoyas from Bob and wondering if any one can share their experience ordering unrooted cuttings from him. How big they usually are and does it take as long as his rooted cuttings order? Also, any one has ordered the hoya collection? If so, was you sent a good mixture of hoyas? Thanks for the input :)

groweverything

Comments (5)

  • 21 years ago

    I have ordered cuttings from him. They are nice sized, usually two six inch cuttings. However, they did take a long time to receive, about 5-6 weeks. HTH.
    Babs

  • 21 years ago

    Thanks Babs!

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  • 21 years ago

    I have purchased Hoyas from Bob Smoley , on three occasions.
    Dec. 2003 , June 2004 and Feb. 2005.( The last date was in person at his stall , at the annual Gardenfest , here in Vero Beach , FL ).
    The first 2 purchases were rooted cuttings by mail order.
    They were well packaged. The first one took about 5 weeks , the second one about 1 week , ( maybe the different times of the year played a factor in the length of delivery. The last time I spoke to him , I was aware that he doesn't have
    a staff team to do the work. He does it himself , so orders aren't instant.
    Anyway , the size of cuttings were as Babs stated.

    My first order was the collection. It was a nice mix. I have to go by memory , :O but it included , shepherdii , 2 different australis , a solid green carnosa , variegated kerrii , curtisii , fraterna , fungii , purpureo fusca , and possibly pottsii .

    The second time , I ordered 12 specific Hoyas. I specified no substitutions. Archboldiana was unavailable. I received a refund cheque with a handwritten explanation , right away.

    I would order from him again , but I would prefer to return to his booth at Gardenfest this winter.

    If you are willing to become 'addicted to Hoyas' , I would recommend researching from the experienced growers on this forum ,as to which Hoyas are easily grown and rewarding to raise as houseplants , ( I see that you live in NYC ).
    Then , I would order specifically , based upon what's recommended for a 4 season climate , or by what your favourites are.
    I cannot help accurately with this , because all mine are grown outdoors year round. So issues such as 'how to deal with lack of humidity in wintertime' etc. never arise.

    Good luck,
    Gillian

  • 21 years ago

    Thanks for your advice, Gillian! Wish I live in a nice and warm place as Florida. It's getting cold here and it's about the end of the growing seasong here already.

    I used to have some hoyas. When I move to NYC, they all died except one which was really sad. That's why I think that assortment might be a nice start for me. I'll keep reading the forums though :)

  • 21 years ago

    Don't expect an instant fix if you order from Smoley. His orders can take longer than 2 months. Of course, I know he does all the work himself.

    Logees Greenhouses and Shoal Creek Succulents are some good "instant" sources for hoyas. There are some experienced sellers on the forums that have gorgeous hoyas. We really don't need to look for outside sources.

    Susan

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