Spring Hoya Swap 2008?

((Now 100% RottenEggRobin free!!!))

Now that spring is sprung, what does everybody think of having a spring swap?
I know that Becky on Epiforums has a spring round robin in the works, and a lot of people here are members there, so perhaps we could do a straightforward swap here, where each person sends a number of cuttings to one other person?
Let's hear opinions! Who's game?

There is always a lot of discussion about "rules". I don't particularly like rules, but I would suggest just one:
The swap would be about sharing and community building, so how about everyone who has, oh, let's say 3 different kind of Hoya or Dischidia (any variety, any species, carnosa is great!!!) can participate. How does that sound?
I hosted a swap two years ago- if someone else wants to organize this one, by all means say so! It's really pretty easy. If no one has the time, I will do it again.
Go!

Sounds good to me, Mark. I think this forum could use a dose of friendship and what better way than a Hoya swap! You did a great job last time and if you are willing, you have my vote.
Mel

I'd participate! We could use some friendship building and fun around here! Mark, you have my vote to organize it, if you are willing.

Karen

I would love to participate. Thank you for suggesting this, Mark.

Barb

I would love to join in except I have No Name if that is ok,
Maybe I should start to root now
Dimmer(AKA) Kim
I am sort of a Newbiein this form but I have been on Daves for a while I am in African Violets but I do have a few Hoya so I hope that is okay with you guys
Oh And I did cut some Hoya just now to start them rooting

This message was edited Apr 16, 2008 8:04 PM

I've never done a round robin before, but it sounds like so much fun! Please count me in. (you will explain the rules, right? lol) villaluna

Sighhh.... I wish I could participate. Living in Hawaii isn't ALL that :(
Far away, and agric. rules....

Well, it looks like there is some interest- good!
I would say everyone is welcome to participate IF they have at least three different Hoya or Dischidia to trade, whether they are labeled or not. If you don't have at least three, it probably isn't worth mailing a package with a single cutting in it, you know? I think the cheapest rate for a USPS box is about $9, and so...
Everybody who is interested and qualifies, please post here and I will start a list of the names.

Mark, could you explain how large/long does the cutting have to be? thanks, villaluna

Mark,
A couple of questions for you:

(1) Is this a round robin or a swap where names are assigned for exchange of cuttings?

(2) Is it open to residents of other countries?

Villaluna, cuttings should be as large as you can spare.
If you are cutting from young plants, at least two nodes (groups of leaves) for larger leaved plants, maybe 10 nodes or so for very small leaved plants, like H. lacunosa or bella. If you have larger, mature plants and can spare a couple feet of Hoya, that would make someone very happy!
The stem of the cutting should not be very green and tender still, those portions of vine don't generally root well. Very old, woody parts of stems don't root well either. The stems of the cutting should be old enough to have mature, full sized leaves.
Probably the best age for taking a cutting is into portions of stem that developed last year?

Oh, those are good questions too.
US only, sorry. We had a lot of discussion on that point before, and the consensus seemed to be that it was too risky sending plants across borders without phytosanitary certificates. The packages could be destroyed, and there are potential fines for violating the rule.
I was thinking a straight out swap? My reason is that there is already an Epiforums round robin in the works, so this would be something different for those who are participating in both trades.
So each person would get a randomly assigned name to send to, and would receive cuttings from a different, also random person.

I think a trade sounds like a swimmingly good idea!!!! ^_^

I am in. Paula...put them in a box and send them!!!! Take the box, wrappings, cuttings down to Hawaiian Ag. and they will stamp them as clean....easy. Or send them over to me and i will ship them out with my stamp!!!

I think whatever you think is "friendly" is fine to send...I wouldn't mind epis...... :>))))

I particiapted in the last one and had a blast...so count me in Mark!

Question?Would small rooted plants and already rooted cuttings be alright too? I have a few I started over the winter.For the ones already potted would I just wash all the dirt from the roots and wrap and send that way?

Thanks for hosting this swap^_^
Nancy

Ok, I can do that. Please count me in! villaluna

Nancy, I think that would be fine.
I should have asked this before I spoke- would it be alright with people here if there were other types of plants were offered from folks who want to participate but don't have enough Hoya? I'll leave it up to you all to chime in, and then I will count the votes.
Rooted plants should be fine- be careful if you are sending them to California, Texas or Hawaii though. All of the dirt must be removed from the roots, and even then if Hawaii USDA finds it it's over!
Yes, Paula, take Carol up on her offer. Are you in?

Thanks Mark....in that case I will rinse..rinse..and rinse some more..they will be squeaky clean^_^

I do have a few dischidias and epis so I wouldn't have a problem adding them to the mix..but whatever everyone else decides is fine with me...

I have no problem with other plants; in fact, I think it's great to be inclusive (I love all plants). I just want to be sure that everyone is on the same page so that there's no disappointment. Thanks, villaluna

Actually...cuttings are the best to send to California. No one bothers in Hawaii but cuttings are great.... Hey....this is going to be fun!

Mark,
I would like to participate in the swap.

Yes !! Count me in ^_^

Epi's or other aroids get my vote too. This is totally in the spirt of friendship and healing, regrowth and renewal.
On a side note, my Son is getting married the first week of May. They have chosen to get married on the beach at sunrise and we are planning to make a week long celebration on the beach. My DH Paul has agreed to take care of our animals and plants and he is a fisherman with a brown thumb. With any luck, I will still have a plant or 2 left when I return!
Mel

I'd love other plants - epies or whatever - also! It feels so good to be having fun again on this forum!!

Karen

I have 3 cuttings and I have started in water so I will be In
Dimmer(AKA) Kim

I'd love to join in too. Non- hoyas are okay with me too. :) Thanks Mark!
Becky ^_^
(I hope that smiley worked lol- I saw that thread last night)

Count me in!

Doug

I'm in!!!

As for plants other than hoya - do you mean that people would be able to send different plants *in addition* to hoya cuttings? That would be completely fine. I personally don't collect any other plants besides hoya, but if an epi cutting or something was in the box, that's fine. Last year I sent a few succulents and whatnot in addition to a bunch of hoya cuttings. Now I have nothing but hoya and a spider plant - I had to get picky because of space issues, and of course I chose hoya!

I'm so excited to do this again!! Last year was really fun!

Gabi

Gee, and here's me way up in "untradable" Canada with 117 varieties of hoya, quite a few of which I could make someone very happy with. Hmmmm...sounds like an all-Canadian swap might be in order. Any Canadian takers? (Silly question, eh Leanne?)

Christine

Hey Mark - I'd love to join!

Julia

I would love to participate again this year!

:) Kim

Sounds like a plan Christine ^_^

My Hoyas are just babies, but I have a whole yard full of perennials just waking up, begging to be divided....

I would like to participate as well

Dawn

Ooo, Leanne, and I've bought a new house, we move in six weeks!! Sounds like I'll be visiting you once we're settled...

I know there'll be others too, so I'll start a new thread.

Christine

Congrats on the new house!!!

(off to look for the thread)

For the All Canadian, Eh, 2008 Hoya Swap, here's the link to the thread - http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/835715/

Christine

Mark, count me in too! I would love to add to my hoya collection.
Eileen

Hi
I would like to join the Hoya Swap. I know some of you may not recognize my Dave's name, but I am not a newbie. I've been around, I guess you can say Lurking for awhile. As you can see by the this link it really is awhile.
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/411437/
I hope you will let me join.

This message was edited Apr 17, 2008 12:53 PM

Wow Cynthia!

You have been around Daves for awhile. Welcome back to the Hoya Forum. I'm sure you can join the swap. Great to have you here.

Doug

PS...way back when there was a hoya swap and my 'giftor' in CN had just started collecting. She sent me a beautiful dream catcher....I love it!!!!

I hope it's still keeping the bad dreams away Carol ... 8-)


C.