u/Effective_Carrot_747

Seriously. What is the secret to keeping Hoya undulata alive and HAPPY?
I already killed one. 💀 Now I have an undulata Silver Clone 1, and I swear this plant is determined to humble me.
I’ve given her humidity. I’ve given her heat. I’m careful with watering. I’ve tried giving her the conditions everyone says she wants, and she is STILL acting like a complete bitch. 😂
Meanwhile I have other Hoyas growing perfectly fine, so at this point I need the undulata whisperers to come forward.
If you have an undulata that is actually THRIVING, DROP YOUR SECRETS.
🌡️ Temperature?
💦 Humidity?
🪴 Substrate?
🚿 How often are you watering?
💡 How much light?
🌬️ Airflow?
🌙 Do you give her cooler nights?
🧪 Fertilizer?
And most importantly: what did you STOP doing that finally made yours happy?
Because apparently humidity, heat, love, money and emotional support are not enough for this fucking plant. 😭😂
SHOW ME YOUR THRIVING UNDULATAS. I need proof that this species is capable of happiness.

I’m genuinely curious about something I’ve seen in some Dominican families. (IM
CURRENTLY LIVING IT RIGHT NOW UGH)
Why is there sometimes such a strong expectation that once parents reach retirement age, their children in the U.S. should bring them here and financially help support them, instead of the parents remaining in the Dominican Republic?
For example, imagine a couple who are both over 62, never owned a home or built up much financially in the DR, no schooling no skill one is a house wife and the other is just there .but their adult child already sends them $800 or even more every month and pay their rent and other expenses. That money can go much further in the DR than it does in the US
Then the parents want to move permanently one with a cancelled green card interview and the other with tourist visa that wants to stay and adjust status to green card when husband gets his greencard to the U.S. because they believe they’ll have a better retirement here but housing, food, transportation, healthcare, insurance, medications, etc. are extremely expensive. A lot of that responsibility can end up falling on the adult children who already have their own household, children, bills, and financial responsibilities.
Is bringing your parents to the U.S. and taking care of them here considered a cultural/family obligation in Dominican families? Is there a stigma attached to telling your parents, “You’re financially better off retiring in the DR and we’ll continue helping you from here”?
I’d especially like to hear from Dominicans who have dealt with this with their own parents. How do families normally handle it?

I’m genuinely curious about something I’ve seen in some Dominican families. (IM
CURRENTLY LIVING IT RIGHT NOW UGH)
Why is there sometimes such a strong expectation that once parents reach retirement age, their children in the U.S. should bring them here and financially help support them, instead of the parents remaining in the Dominican Republic?
For example, imagine a couple who are both over 62, never owned a home or built up much financially in the DR, no schooling no skill one is a house wife and the other is just there .but their adult child already sends them $800 or even more every month and pay their rent and other expenses. That money can go much further in the DR than it does in the US
Then the parents want to move permanently one with a cancelled green card interview and the other with tourist visa that wants to stay and adjust status to green card when husband gets his greencard to the U.S. because they believe they’ll have a better retirement here but housing, food, transportation, healthcare, insurance, medications, etc. are extremely expensive. A lot of that responsibility can end up falling on the adult children who already have their own household, children, bills, and financial responsibilities.
Is bringing your parents to the U.S. and taking care of them here considered a cultural/family obligation in Dominican families? Is there a stigma attached to telling your parents, “You’re financially better off retiring in the DR and we’ll continue helping you from here”?
I’d especially like to hear from Dominicans who have dealt with this with their own parents. How do families normally handle it?

Hi everyone! I’m looking for recommendations for a liquid systemic insecticide for my Hoya collection.
I’m in Massachusetts, so I know our options for systemic insecticides can be limited/restricted.
Most of my Hoyas are in self-watering pots with reservoirs, so ideally I’m looking for something that can be applied through the growing medium or used with a self-watering setup.
Does anyone in Massachusetts use a liquid systemic for their Hoyas? If so, what product are you using and how do you apply it with self-watering pots?
I’d especially love to hear from anyone who has a similar setup. Thank you! 🪴 thank you