Wow, Miro, that was a quiet bombshell you threw in there towards the end. I cried for the young Miro who endured the bullying. Although the p-word is over for most, it is a glaring reality for me due to my chronic illness. Although, I sometimes miss the "evil twin" from when you had short hair, I have come back time and again to your channel because of your passion and desire to share your knowledge and experiences. Plus, you're funny. Rick Hanson talks about "marinating in the good" because as humans we are wired to focus on the negative for survival.. A double whammy when we are hard on ourselves to begin with. So I hope that you too will marinate in all the love from your subscribers. Even though this is a parasocial relationship, I hope you know how much you are appreciated and look forward to any content you put out in the future.
Don't worry, that time is long behing me. I actually made a mistake, that happened 13 years ago :) So it is fine now. I am very sorry to hear about your chronic illness! I have seen many videos where covid activated auto-imune illnesses in some people and I really think everyone should be aware of the effects. Thank you for all the wonderful words
During the pandy I started watching every plant channel I could find. Today, I only watch 2 or 3 regularly, and yours is one of them. I appreciate your honesty, your knowledge and your straight talk. There have been times when I've been completely overwhelmed by my plants, and have definitely let some go. Knowing that it is something that happens to a lot of us makes it a little bit easier to accept, and I would absolutely appreciate any advice or tips on getting through. And eff those idiots who bullied you 😡
Awww that is such a compliment! I totally get being overwhelmed by plants and needing to let some of them go. I often get comments on some plants I had 2 years ago, "Can we get an update on this plant?" and I am like... "She gooooone."😅
Oh Miro, I'm thinking you a hug! Being bullied like that is horrible! I'm so glad you came back to CZcams because I sincerely appreciate and enjoy your videos. I'm not so much a Hoya person, but you're fun! Thank you for taking the time to research and edit and everything you do to produce your videos. Most of all, thank you for being you!
In 2022, when my husband had to be gone for 3 months, I found your channel, and it was a life saver. You are smart, funny, and sweet. And you got me hooked on Hoyas. Now, I am getting my first peduncles, and I couldn't be more excited, Thank you!
Thank you for this. I want to think that a lot of times we come to various channels for content or topic, but we stay for people who we connect to. Unrelated to that, loved the vibe at the end 😂
I agree, came to this channel for the plant/hoya content but Miro has become my favorite CZcamsr because of his personality. I would watch this channel no matter what kind of content he chooses to present.
That is very nice to hear :) I mean, I also watch a lot of people for their personalities. Am I going to ever become a carpenter? No. But do I watch a video from a carpenter lady from Germany? Absolutely xD I can barely cut bread without cutting myself, but I tune in every week for her videos :D
In desperation, I ended up using hot water treatment for my entire Hoya collection to treat the root mealybugs. It worked amazingly well. I was very surprised. I did not actually use a sous vide as I did not have one at the time. My tap water runs about 122 degrees F. I put each plant in another matching small container without drain holes and filled it with the hot water. Thermometer was used to confirm that root ball was getting to at least 118. after about 7 minutes I replaced the water as it would cool down some. Then topped off with more hot water. After treatment, I ran cold tap water through plant and placed it back in its pot. I rinsed the crap out of the holding container with hot water so I could use it again on another plant. Using this method, and treating about 8 plants at a time, I was able to treat the entire collection of 150 plants in a day. And it worked. I did follow up with nematodes, and stratiolaelaps. All plants are now in very clear pots so I can assess easier long term.
More violet care videos please! Also, hot and humid weather wears on the soul. I would also wake up crying. I think we would love to see a video of you being more vulnerable
Miro always love seeing you and I would be happy to see more than just plants. I truly enjoyed the last vlog and remember, although I can not speak for others, I come back because I find you funny, sweetly self conscious and intelligent. It makes watching your videos a treasure … and the Hoya aren’t bad either. 😅 as for you past, I’m sorry you had to endure that type of thing also. It did however bring you to today, and for that I’m sure I’m not the only person that is happy.
I first saw you on IG as I was just beginning to delve into the world of hoyas, quite by accident when a highly variegated carnosa rooted cutting caught my attention at the local garden center. I have always been a plant enthusiast and I’ve tried cultivating many different plants, but never hoyas. Well, I rapidly became very curious about hoyas especially when I discovered they are from the part of the world where I grew up (but no longer live there) and I never encountered them when I was there! Long story short, I’ve been binge-watching your videos. They are very informative AND entertaining. I love your generosity in sharing your knowledge. You are thorough, knowledgeable, honest and humorous. Sorry, this is long. I just wanted to say Thank you! I very much appreciate you!
I really appreciate the honesty here. I just love your channel. As much as I love my plants, there are times when I'm going through things that they are too much responsibility.
Thank You for not letting the bullies win. I'm so glad you are here. I love watching your videos and I blame you slightly for my unwanted obsession for Hoyas 😂
Honestly I watch you more for your overall vibe and voice/knowledge than specifically hoyas. You could do videos on your African violets or other plants and I would absolutely love them! I may be biased because I love African violets though!
I love your videos Miro I think all of us that watch get alot out of it some people have personal issues and for some reason they have to be mean in order to feel good about themselves that is so sad but just know you have alot of viewers who love you and look forward to your videos
Much love to you, Miro 💚 I'm sorry. Honestly highschool can go F itself sometimes, I hated it myself as a transfer, and am suspicious of ppl of liked their HS life 😄 Your channel is one of the few I consistently watch and truly look forward to every weekend, and I'm so glad you kept at it despite the initial terrible experience. Kudos and thank you sharing your knowledge/your humor - its not easy to put yourself out there!
Ok this was funny- when it got to the topic of your love life ( "what I'm going to say about that is...") the video skipped to an ad playing a song - "I'm a dreamer." I'm assuming you don't pick the ads so it was serendipitous. 😂 And aren't we all.
First, I'm pretty sure violets are supposed to look like that...at least any I owned did...until they went to the farm. 🤐 And second, you make the videos you want to make! It's your channel! No one forces us to watch. We watch because we enjoy your content. And for those that don't enjoy it, because they are obviously forced to watch Clockwork Orange style, then I guess we should feel bad for them. 🫣🤪 Keep up the fab content!
Im here for whatever you post Miro! I have always loved your awkwardness, its relatable 😅 I've been a long time lurker and just wanted to stop by and let you know I appreciate you. Your content has gotten me through many days when I was feeling meh. Kids/people can be so cruel, im sorry you had to deal with that 😕
I admit at the beginning you used to get on my nerves, but only mildly :D Your content made up for the rest. But after a while I started liking you in your entirety LOL Anyways I think you shouldn't take in any consideration the rude comments, a quick look around any social medium demonstrates very clearly how much mean people are, and frustrated and ignorant, sorry to sound judgemental! Keep it up, I love hoya and people who love Hoya!! 🤗🤩🤗
For mealies, I’ve soaked my plants in warm water with soap and neem oil. Cleaned the roots thoroughly and just dunked the whole plant, leaves and all, and left them for a while. my rhipsalis red coral had some damage after the treatment, but so far, so good 👌
In case of root mealybugs, they have developed water-reppelent membranes that makes anything that dissolves in water difficult to effectively kill them and it is hard to penetrate the egg sacks on the roots. I know that many articles suggest neem oil, but from many growers that has been found to be least successful. Systemic insecticides are also not effective as the roots absorb them slowly and are not stored in the roots (which root mealybug attacks). The easisest and fastest method for me at least has been to re-root the plant (and then throw away the potting mix and take great care at sanitizing the pot or discard it as well).
my passion goes in ebs and flows. When I kill some, then re root and kill them again ... I get frustrated af! Which actually happened to me a few times recently.
I didn’t even know you grew African violets 😮 and I watch regularly 🤷🏼♀️ I had one once…. Had, it is no more. lol I never was able to grow begonias and I do now so maybe I should get another violet. They seem a “grandma” plant. Lol. Well I’m a grandma 22 times over and a great grandma 7 times over so I guess I BETTER go get one!!! 😂 Thanks for the video and chat.
😅I thought you wanted the bullies to fit in the prop box, and I thought that was a funny way to say that they need to start over and maybe turn out better. I over think things in oddly creative ways. 😂
I just wanted to say thank you for all your content, I look forward to your videos every week! You are hilarious and I enjoy and learn so much from you content. I'm amazed at your collection and my wishlist has grown exponentially from you!
Miro, I'm so sorry for your teenage years. This happened to me too. When I was maybe 9-10, I recorded myself dancing (I was going to choreography class) and uploaded it on youtube. My classmate in technical school (we were 17-18) somehow found this and show to everyone. After that, everyone laughed at me and bullied me, and I had no one to support me then. And one thing that is wondering me is that I can't find out that channel and videos, and she did. I don't know how and how hateful she was to me that she somehow found this.
You are awesome ❤ thanks for the Miro deep dive, I'm happy you're here sharing your plant life journey! *bullies are the absolute worst, and I would punch them for you! 😊
Miro, you’re right about soil mealies. I ‘behead’ and re-root them. Imidicloprid (a neonicotinoid) is pretty effective as a preventative and works ok on a tiny infestation. I also keep them on their own saucers to prevent spread. Also, when I have a wilted plant or leaf, I soak it in warm water until it perks up. It increases success in rooting.
I had them in self-watering too :) They were in small espresso cups and in a mason jar (for a reservoir) but I potted them direcly in self-watering pots this time with no inner pot/ no drainage and it has worked for some time, but I have neglected them a bit :)
I love your videos Miro but mainly because of you! You are just fantastic and I enjoy listening to you. (Not a crazy stalker, I promise) If you enjoy doing other topics put them up, we can chose to watch or not 👍😁
We care deeply about your dehydrated, withering violets. Can we return to them when they have grown some roots? I feel their story is one that needs to be told, like yours ❤
I was so excited to see my question make it in 😅 I had to reword it like 5 times before it would fit in the text field! Thank you so much for continuing to make videos, and for sharing so much of your self.
I personally, am here for hoyas and everything else in between🤗. Like you said it is your channel, do whatever you like, we will continue watching you content. I'm an African but I don't have even one African violet😭 in my plant collection
I would listen to you talk about pretty much anything Miro. I missed not seeing a video last week. I just bought a set of the Faith in Nature shampoo and conditioner. I love the smell of coconut so I’m hoping it does have a scent. I have very thin hair so I’m always trying something new that I can afford. I’m sorry you had to have the rude bullies. Kids can be so mean. It’s awful. Loved your video. Hope you have a good week. Maybe you could get a portable air conditioner for the unbearable days. Here in Florida I absolutely could not stand it without my a/c. 💚🌱💚
Transfering from pon to mix of soil, bark, perlite -just use half of pon the plant was already in and othrr half can be coco peat for example, mix it but around hoya roots that were developed in pon leave little bit more pon then soil and just leave it, new soil adapted roots will grow and plant will start to grow in one month (how I know this -I rooted lots of hoya in pon and that was very wrong choice for my conditions (just in room, not terarium or grow tent, and with my non watering habits 😅) and for some hoyas too that just dont like beeing in pon, so I had to trasfer them in soil bark pon mix... They survived and growing now 😁 And lot of us liked so much evil twin -we still wait for his comeback 😅😁
I actually did try that mix. For some reason, it ended up retaining a lot more water than I anticipated. I initially thought it was a genius idea and I could use less pon because as you know, we don't have it here xD But in the end it did not work in my tents so well. But it could be good for transitions outside of cabinets/ tents!
Really sorry to hear you had bullies in your life at some point. But just so you know. If you were to, say, drop some hints on what their homeadresses are, I am sure a lot of us would, oh I dont know, casually mail them some inconspicuous boxes of root mealies and thrips. 😂 Cause you know we love you! ❤
Miro. I always like your videos. You are very interesting and your knowledge about hoyas is impressive. I used to have african violets but not anymore. I did like them a lot. Maybe i will get some more. Have a nice week!
I had them before and then they got root mealybugs and thrips and I had to discard my collection. I thought I would not get them again, but here we are. They are very addictive! My favorite ones are variegated minis for sure :)
Geez, I can’t imagine what that was like and I’m sorry you were treated in such a way. I hope the people who would say such horrid things have many regrets. I found your channel through Hoyas but have stayed because I find you delightful and funny. P.S. I’m getting back into violets in a small way and the AV with purple variegation is gorgeous. Are the blooms purple too?
Love your videos Miro. I am just trying to catch up since I am a newbie collector. Miro, who is Camille? I heard another one of your friends speaking about you and Camille. Thank you sir!!
I love all your opinions, keep 'em coming! Except your australis hate. You'll be living with a few again soon. lol. - Re: Leca, you know I am a big fan, however, I think my hoyas prefer pumice in a constantly moist setup so... both work but pon or pumice gets the win for the hoyas. - I still live for Evil Twin Miro and have a clip of him saved on my phone which makes me laugh hysterically. - I realize this is not a Q and A for me but I am treating it that way anyway :p - The plethora of money is coming. It's cued up. - I pick Italy *exaggerated wink face* - I am sure I speak for all of us when I say we're so glad you're feeling better in general lately. You are thriving and it is a joy to watch and experience as your friend. You frequently and continually uplift and inspire me. I lurve ya. - your voice is not annoying. Uh, hello, Taurus! -
Hahaha I knew you would defend australis! Listen, I can live with one. I just should not touch it. :D And you will get to live with a 'Mathilde' that thrives 😂 Oh I am sure YOU don't find my voice annoying. Otherwise I'd have to say you have A LOT of patience :D
There are 2 types of humidifiers: ultrasonic & evaporative. I HAD a Levoit with the 6 litre water tank and NEVER AGAIN! The Levoit is ultrasonic, that means that everything in the water tank comes out in the mist, which is the water and everything dissolved in it. The mist settles on all surfaces and leaves a white dust everywhere - all furniture, plant leaves, everything in the cupboards etc. etc. To avoid this you need to use distilled or other very pure water. Well, purchasing 6 litres of distilled water everyday is just out of the question. So I got rid of the Levoit, and got a Smartmi Rainforest humidifier which is an evaporative humidifier. The is no mist, and hence no white dust! This humidifier can take tap water - it evaporates just the water and not what is in it, you just need to clean it monthly with citric acid. Oh, I think that in the question about vaporizer, they were referring to a handheld mister to spray your plants.
Yes, I also had an ultrasonic humidifer and never again :D Not that I need it anyways. But yes, buying water for plants, humidifiers is out of question. You could be right - it could have been a spray bottle!
Miro, I will watch any kind of content you put out....hoya, vlogs , whatever......because I love watching your videos. Keep putting them out! Maybe twice a week???? That would be awesome!🤗🤍
Pretty Violets I only have 1 violet (I have lots of Hoyas) but would like if you could show us your violets some time and what varieties you have I have a variegated violet I love the foliage.
I'm sorry that you were bullied. If I was your age and high school I would be friends with you. I understand that where you live there is probably no people of color 😂 regardless I would still be your friend.
Wow, Miro, that was a quiet bombshell you threw in there towards the end. I cried for the young Miro who endured the bullying. Although the p-word is over for most, it is a glaring reality for me due to my chronic illness. Although, I sometimes miss the "evil twin" from when you had short hair, I have come back time and again to your channel because of your passion and desire to share your knowledge and experiences. Plus, you're funny. Rick Hanson talks about "marinating in the good" because as humans we are wired to focus on the negative for survival.. A double whammy when we are hard on ourselves to begin with. So I hope that you too will marinate in all the love from your subscribers. Even though this is a parasocial relationship, I hope you know how much you are appreciated and look forward to any content you put out in the future.
Don't worry, that time is long behing me. I actually made a mistake, that happened 13 years ago :) So it is fine now. I am very sorry to hear about your chronic illness! I have seen many videos where covid activated auto-imune illnesses in some people and I really think everyone should be aware of the effects. Thank you for all the wonderful words
During the pandy I started watching every plant channel I could find. Today, I only watch 2 or 3 regularly, and yours is one of them. I appreciate your honesty, your knowledge and your straight talk. There have been times when I've been completely overwhelmed by my plants, and have definitely let some go. Knowing that it is something that happens to a lot of us makes it a little bit easier to accept, and I would absolutely appreciate any advice or tips on getting through.
And eff those idiots who bullied you 😡
Awww that is such a compliment! I totally get being overwhelmed by plants and needing to let some of them go. I often get comments on some plants I had 2 years ago, "Can we get an update on this plant?" and I am like... "She gooooone."😅
Oh Miro, I'm thinking you a hug! Being bullied like that is horrible! I'm so glad you came back to CZcams because I sincerely appreciate and enjoy your videos. I'm not so much a Hoya person, but you're fun! Thank you for taking the time to research and edit and everything you do to produce your videos. Most of all, thank you for being you!
“Calmness left the room a long time ago” 😂 I felt that in my soul!
In 2022, when my husband had to be gone for 3 months, I found your channel, and it was a life saver. You are smart, funny, and sweet. And you got me hooked on Hoyas. Now, I am getting my first peduncles, and I couldn't be more excited, Thank you!
Thanks for sharing. No matter the subject of your channel, I'll listen. You have a beautiful soul, the hoyas are just an extra.
Thank you for this. I want to think that a lot of times we come to various channels for content or topic, but we stay for people who we connect to. Unrelated to that, loved the vibe at the end 😂
I agree, came to this channel for the plant/hoya content but Miro has become my favorite CZcamsr because of his personality. I would watch this channel no matter what kind of content he chooses to present.
That is so sweeeeet
That is very nice to hear :) I mean, I also watch a lot of people for their personalities. Am I going to ever become a carpenter? No. But do I watch a video from a carpenter lady from Germany? Absolutely xD I can barely cut bread without cutting myself, but I tune in every week for her videos :D
Yes, I came for plants but love Miro so much this is one of my “Stop Everything, Miros video posted!!” kind of videos. 😁💚🌱💚
The no light look was kinda nice! 😅😊
Go for it! I found you for your Hoya content but stayed on because I love your genuinity and personality. I would watch any video you make.
I am here for whatever content you would like to share 🥰. Whether on this channel or a new one, I’m along for the ride!
In desperation, I ended up using hot water treatment for my entire Hoya collection to treat the root mealybugs. It worked amazingly well. I was very surprised. I did not actually use a sous vide as I did not have one at the time. My tap water runs about 122 degrees F. I put each plant in another matching small container without drain holes and filled it with the hot water. Thermometer was used to confirm that root ball was getting to at least 118. after about 7 minutes I replaced the water as it would cool down some. Then topped off with more hot water. After treatment, I ran cold tap water through plant and placed it back in its pot. I rinsed the crap out of the holding container with hot water so I could use it again on another plant. Using this method, and treating about 8 plants at a time, I was able to treat the entire collection of 150 plants in a day. And it worked. I did follow up with nematodes, and stratiolaelaps. All plants are now in very clear pots so I can assess easier long term.
How is it you’re only at 15k subs?! You are hilarious, possess an amazing green thumb and have such quick wit and easy humor. Love you brother!
Hahaha :D I am still not at 15K! XD But thanks, that is always nice to hear :)
More violet care videos please! Also, hot and humid weather wears on the soul. I would also wake up crying. I think we would love to see a video of you being more vulnerable
Miro always love seeing you and I would be happy to see more than just plants. I truly enjoyed the last vlog and remember, although I can not speak for others, I come back because I find you funny, sweetly self conscious and intelligent. It makes watching your videos a treasure … and the Hoya aren’t bad either. 😅 as for you past, I’m sorry you had to endure that type of thing also. It did however bring you to today, and for that I’m sure I’m not the only person that is happy.
I first saw you on IG as I was just beginning to delve into the world of hoyas, quite by accident when a highly variegated carnosa rooted cutting caught my attention at the local garden center. I have always been a plant enthusiast and I’ve tried cultivating many different plants, but never hoyas. Well, I rapidly became very curious about hoyas especially when I discovered they are from the part of the world where I grew up (but no longer live there) and I never encountered them when I was there! Long story short, I’ve been binge-watching your videos. They are very informative AND entertaining. I love your generosity in sharing your knowledge. You are thorough, knowledgeable, honest and humorous. Sorry, this is long. I just wanted to say Thank you! I very much appreciate you!
I really appreciate the honesty here. I just love your channel. As much as I love my plants, there are times when I'm going through things that they are too much responsibility.
Thank you
Thank You for not letting the bullies win. I'm so glad you are here. I love watching your videos and I blame you slightly for my unwanted obsession for Hoyas 😂
Honestly I watch you more for your overall vibe and voice/knowledge than specifically hoyas. You could do videos on your African violets or other plants and I would absolutely love them! I may be biased because I love African violets though!
I love your videos Miro I think all of us that watch get alot out of it some people have personal issues and for some reason they have to be mean in order to feel good about themselves that is so sad but just know you have alot of viewers who love you and look forward to your videos
Loved the vid!!! Kids are cruel sometimes-so glad you’ve made this channel xxx
Always nice to get to know you better 😊 I agree you really grew into this, so much more yourself (it feels like) have a wonderful week.
Thank you Astrid
Much love to you, Miro 💚 I'm sorry. Honestly highschool can go F itself sometimes, I hated it myself as a transfer, and am suspicious of ppl of liked their HS life 😄 Your channel is one of the few I consistently watch and truly look forward to every weekend, and I'm so glad you kept at it despite the initial terrible experience. Kudos and thank you sharing your knowledge/your humor - its not easy to put yourself out there!
Ok this was funny- when it got to the topic of your love life ( "what I'm going to say about that is...") the video skipped to an ad playing a song - "I'm a dreamer." I'm assuming you don't pick the ads so it was serendipitous. 😂 And aren't we all.
❤, love your channel you keep ir real, just keep on being you
Love you Miro!
First, I'm pretty sure violets are supposed to look like that...at least any I owned did...until they went to the farm. 🤐
And second, you make the videos you want to make! It's your channel! No one forces us to watch. We watch because we enjoy your content. And for those that don't enjoy it, because they are obviously forced to watch Clockwork Orange style, then I guess we should feel bad for them. 🫣🤪
Keep up the fab content!
Im here for whatever you post Miro! I have always loved your awkwardness, its relatable 😅
I've been a long time lurker and just wanted to stop by and let you know I appreciate you. Your content has gotten me through many days when I was feeling meh.
Kids/people can be so cruel, im sorry you had to deal with that 😕
I admit at the beginning you used to get on my nerves, but only mildly :D Your content made up for the rest. But after a while I started liking you in your entirety LOL Anyways I think you shouldn't take in any consideration the rude comments, a quick look around any social medium demonstrates very clearly how much mean people are, and frustrated and ignorant, sorry to sound judgemental! Keep it up, I love hoya and people who love Hoya!! 🤗🤩🤗
For mealies, I’ve soaked my plants in warm water with soap and neem oil. Cleaned the roots thoroughly and just dunked the whole plant, leaves and all, and left them for a while. my rhipsalis red coral had some damage after the treatment, but so far, so good 👌
In case of root mealybugs, they have developed water-reppelent membranes that makes anything that dissolves in water difficult to effectively kill them and it is hard to penetrate the egg sacks on the roots. I know that many articles suggest neem oil, but from many growers that has been found to be least successful. Systemic insecticides are also not effective as the roots absorb them slowly and are not stored in the roots (which root mealybug attacks). The easisest and fastest method for me at least has been to re-root the plant (and then throw away the potting mix and take great care at sanitizing the pot or discard it as well).
I can’t wait til next video!❤
I love your videos. Always!
I really enjoyed the video and would love to see some african violet's care tips!
my passion goes in ebs and flows. When I kill some, then re root and kill them again ... I get frustrated af! Which actually happened to me a few times recently.
I didn’t even know you grew African violets 😮 and I watch regularly 🤷🏼♀️
I had one once…. Had, it is no more. lol
I never was able to grow begonias and I do now so maybe I should get another violet.
They seem a “grandma” plant. Lol. Well I’m a grandma 22 times over and a great grandma 7 times over so I guess I BETTER go get one!!! 😂
Thanks for the video and chat.
Thank you for the video!
😅I thought you wanted the bullies to fit in the prop box, and I thought that was a funny way to say that they need to start over and maybe turn out better. I over think things in oddly creative ways. 😂
Hahahahaha :D Oh imagine if I said that. I wonder what the reaction would be 😂 But that is very creative indeed!
I just wanted to say thank you for all your content, I look forward to your videos every week! You are hilarious and I enjoy and learn so much from you content. I'm amazed at your collection and my wishlist has grown exponentially from you!
Thank you for your time and transparency. You are wise beyond your years,
06:32 Have you ever considered adding diatomaceous earth to your potting mixes? As far as I know, it is one of the very best natural insecticides.
Like you just the way you are! Thank you for your content from Kansas!!
First you knew I was going to ikea and now you knew I found my first case of root mealybugs today 😮
Miro, I'm so sorry for your teenage years. This happened to me too. When I was maybe 9-10, I recorded myself dancing (I was going to choreography class) and uploaded it on youtube. My classmate in technical school (we were 17-18) somehow found this and show to everyone. After that, everyone laughed at me and bullied me, and I had no one to support me then. And one thing that is wondering me is that I can't find out that channel and videos, and she did. I don't know how and how hateful she was to me that she somehow found this.
You are awesome ❤ thanks for the Miro deep dive, I'm happy you're here sharing your plant life journey! *bullies are the absolute worst, and I would punch them for you! 😊
Miro, you’re right about soil mealies. I ‘behead’ and re-root them. Imidicloprid (a neonicotinoid) is pretty effective as a preventative and works ok on a tiny infestation. I also keep them on their own saucers to prevent spread. Also, when I have a wilted plant or leaf, I soak it in warm water until it perks up. It increases success in rooting.
Hey!!! I have my African violets in self watering pots and they love it!! Makes it easier on me…
I had them in self-watering too :) They were in small espresso cups and in a mason jar (for a reservoir) but I potted them direcly in self-watering pots this time with no inner pot/ no drainage and it has worked for some time, but I have neglected them a bit :)
I love your videos Miro but mainly because of you! You are just fantastic and I enjoy listening to you. (Not a crazy stalker, I promise) If you enjoy doing other topics put them up, we can chose to watch or not 👍😁
We care deeply about your dehydrated, withering violets. Can we return to them when they have grown some roots? I feel their story is one that needs to be told, like yours ❤
I will have to show them once they are back to their full glory!
I was so excited to see my question make it in 😅 I had to reword it like 5 times before it would fit in the text field! Thank you so much for continuing to make videos, and for sharing so much of your self.
I personally, am here for hoyas and everything else in between🤗. Like you said it is your channel, do whatever you like, we will continue watching you content. I'm an African but I don't have even one African violet😭 in my plant collection
Thank you
I fully support you in trying other topics here and there! It’s your channel do as you want to. I’d love to see what else you fill your life with.
Thank you
I would listen to you talk about pretty much anything Miro. I missed not seeing a video last week. I just bought a set of the Faith in Nature shampoo and conditioner. I love the smell of coconut so I’m hoping it does have a scent. I have very thin hair so I’m always trying something new that I can afford. I’m sorry you had to have the rude bullies. Kids can be so mean. It’s awful. Loved your video. Hope you have a good week. Maybe you could get a portable air conditioner for the unbearable days. Here in Florida I absolutely could not stand it without my a/c. 💚🌱💚
Transfering from pon to mix of soil, bark, perlite -just use half of pon the plant was already in and othrr half can be coco peat for example, mix it but around hoya roots that were developed in pon leave little bit more pon then soil and just leave it, new soil adapted roots will grow and plant will start to grow in one month (how I know this -I rooted lots of hoya in pon and that was very wrong choice for my conditions (just in room, not terarium or grow tent, and with my non watering habits 😅) and for some hoyas too that just dont like beeing in pon, so I had to trasfer them in soil bark pon mix... They survived and growing now 😁
And lot of us liked so much evil twin -we still wait for his comeback 😅😁
I actually did try that mix. For some reason, it ended up retaining a lot more water than I anticipated. I initially thought it was a genius idea and I could use less pon because as you know, we don't have it here xD But in the end it did not work in my tents so well. But it could be good for transitions outside of cabinets/ tents!
@@BasiePlants Imagine we have pumice to use instead of perlit eh... Dreams! 😅😅😅
Thank you so much for all this information...
Always enjoying your videos
Really sorry to hear you had bullies in your life at some point. But just so you know. If you were to, say, drop some hints on what their homeadresses are, I am sure a lot of us would, oh I dont know, casually mail them some inconspicuous boxes of root mealies and thrips. 😂 Cause you know we love you! ❤
hahahaha :D Instead of crickets, send them tons of thrips, mealybugs and fungus gnats to get into their noses :D
Love all the videos long short all the videos are great your a great person an very nice to look at also 😆 have a good day❤ love all the hoya too
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Happy Sunday from Alaska, Miro! 😃
Happy Sunday! :D
I enjoy your content, thank you 😀
Miro. I always like your videos. You are very interesting and your knowledge about hoyas is impressive. I used to have african violets but not anymore. I did like them a lot. Maybe i will get some more. Have a nice week!
I had them before and then they got root mealybugs and thrips and I had to discard my collection. I thought I would not get them again, but here we are. They are very addictive! My favorite ones are variegated minis for sure :)
Geez, I can’t imagine what that was like and I’m sorry you were treated in such a way. I hope the people who would say such horrid things have many regrets.
I found your channel through Hoyas but have stayed because I find you delightful and funny.
P.S. I’m getting back into violets in a small way and the AV with purple variegation is gorgeous. Are the blooms purple too?
Love your videos Miro. I am just trying to catch up since I am a newbie collector. Miro, who is Camille? I heard another one of your friends speaking about you and Camille. Thank you sir!!
Fonnie Tang is the person that mentioned you both. :-)
BTW, I have grown orchids forever. I
I want to hear about violet care and tips!
I can probably sneak in some of that in one of the future videos :)
@@BasiePlants awesome I'll keep an eye out!
I love all your opinions, keep 'em coming! Except your australis hate. You'll be living with a few again soon. lol. - Re: Leca, you know I am a big fan, however, I think my hoyas prefer pumice in a constantly moist setup so... both work but pon or pumice gets the win for the hoyas. - I still live for Evil Twin Miro and have a clip of him saved on my phone which makes me laugh hysterically. - I realize this is not a Q and A for me but I am treating it that way anyway :p - The plethora of money is coming. It's cued up. - I pick Italy *exaggerated wink face* - I am sure I speak for all of us when I say we're so glad you're feeling better in general lately. You are thriving and it is a joy to watch and experience as your friend. You frequently and continually uplift and inspire me. I lurve ya. - your voice is not annoying. Uh, hello, Taurus! -
Hahaha I knew you would defend australis! Listen, I can live with one. I just should not touch it. :D And you will get to live with a 'Mathilde' that thrives 😂 Oh I am sure YOU don't find my voice annoying. Otherwise I'd have to say you have A LOT of patience :D
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There are 2 types of humidifiers: ultrasonic & evaporative. I HAD a Levoit with the 6 litre water tank and NEVER AGAIN! The Levoit is ultrasonic, that means that everything in the water tank comes out in the mist, which is the water and everything dissolved in it. The mist settles on all surfaces and leaves a white dust everywhere - all furniture, plant leaves, everything in the cupboards etc. etc. To avoid this you need to use distilled or other very pure water. Well, purchasing 6 litres of distilled water everyday is just out of the question.
So I got rid of the Levoit, and got a Smartmi Rainforest humidifier which is an evaporative humidifier. The is no mist, and hence no white dust! This humidifier can take tap water - it evaporates just the water and not what is in it, you just need to clean it monthly with citric acid.
Oh, I think that in the question about vaporizer, they were referring to a handheld mister to spray your plants.
Yes, I also had an ultrasonic humidifer and never again :D Not that I need it anyways. But yes, buying water for plants, humidifiers is out of question. You could be right - it could have been a spray bottle!
I killed root mealybugs with watering them with Mospilan...I think that how it was called
I saw the post in the group :) I hope they stay away! Keep us posted :D Have the roots suffered?
Miro, I will watch any kind of content you put out....hoya, vlogs , whatever......because I love watching your videos. Keep putting them out! Maybe twice a week???? That would be awesome!🤗🤍
Pretty Violets I only have 1 violet (I have lots of Hoyas) but would like if you could show us your violets some time and what varieties you have I have a variegated violet I love the foliage.
I will make sure to include them in one of the future videos! :)
What substrate do you use for your African violets? You have a very pleasant voice!
I use coco peat and perlite :)
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I'm sorry that you were bullied. If I was your age and high school I would be friends with you. I understand that where you live there is probably no people of color 😂 regardless I would still be your friend.
Love your videos. Also love your African violets. I hope you find a life partner. Life can be lonely but plants and pets help
Thanks :)
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