I found that pon or pon-like substrates have a steep learning curve. I tried for months to figure out what I was doing wrong and why my Hoyas roots kept dying off. I got fed up with it and I am now in the process of moving all of my Hoya into coco chips/ perlite in self watering. In my experience it’s much simpler. I really really wanted pon to work for me but after almost a year of stress I tried coco chips and never looked back. Your Hoyas look so good!
I haven't found a perfect method for making DIY ones yet, but the concept is pretty simple. You just need some cotton wicking cord and 2 pots that leave a gap between them when stacked. You could probably reuse plastic drink cups, that kind of thing. Personally I find the self-watering pots in the video pretty reasonable. They come to like $3 a pot and it's hard to find cache pots for that price 😅
Hi, great video and tips! I was wondering if you tried SWP with an avoid mix? I only have my hoya bella in a SW pot with a hoya mix (she's thriving but it's a thirsty one so it's hard to try it with other hoyas)
I have but not with hoyas, only with plants like calatheas. The wetness really accelerates how quickly an organic mix breaks down and I just find it safer to use an inorganic one. Doesn't mean it can't be done but I think you'd have to replace the substrate eventually
Any idea if Anthuriums work with self watering pots? I killed my Philodendron El Choco Red with a self-watering pot! My Philodendron crawlers LOVE the pots... other than that, I'm apprehensive to try the other plants in my collection with the pots. .
