Most of those will be easy to buy once you get to Los Angeles, as most are available locally (lot easier than driving them out here). A few will cost you a LOT and a few will NOT grow outdoors here (so you will need a greenhouse). And a few just don't do well unless you have a cooled greenhouse (such as Araucaria araucana and Gunnera)... since they don't tolerate the heat here. But not to worry... you find thousands of other things to obsess about in your searches here!

Thank you for the advice and you do make good points. I am just anxious to complete (at least temporarily) my collection. Ha. The border patrol of CA is difficult though concerning inbound plant specimens...

Hi Zacherie,

Seems to me it makes more sense to buy them once you're there. (I collect Hoyas, Sans & other succulents).

2 of 4 of the Hoyas you're listing aren't cheap nor easy to find, nor have I known folks growing them outdoors (H imperialis & lauterbachii, usually in greenhouses). The H. obovata is easier to find, don't know abt the imbricata. Why not wait 'til you get there by which time SRQ Hoyas (just moved from FL to PA) will likely be back up & running can probably help you w/ the Hoyas. MAYBE Cowboyflowerman on EBay can too.

I grow Ceropegia sandersonii myself, maybe we could swap a few pieces of that for a few of other Hoyas in the Spring?

Crassula umbella I may be able to help you with some seeds I have a few of these that just flowered and there a pain in the button so picky I've grown them from seed and the get about 1 to 2 inch then go dormant then they will grow from the roots a week later and repeat lol if I get seeds I will let you know they are very tiny I could send you some

Here's a "seedling" from last year that is no bigger now just with more heads and is currently dormant

Sorry for the sideways pics

Hey pirate_girl,

Yeah, I know that these specimens are rather difficult to locate and acquire, but I thought that I would give the forum a chance in the hopes that a few may be available. Every once and a while one gets lucky! Haha. Thank you for the tips on where I might find them when relocated.

Things will be quite hectic when I finally make it to LA for the first month or so, that is why I am attempting to establish plants before they make the move so that they will be more durable. I will most likely wait for most of them though, but seedlings and seeds are always welcome as they are so small and easily maneuverable.

Ooh, the C. sandersonii would be quite a treat. You can check out my swap list and perhaps there may be other plants that you would like to have. I do have access to four different species of Hoya (H. australis, H. compacta, H. lanceolata and I forgot the fourth).

Hey wweidele -

That would be great, C. umbrella is a beauty. I never knew that the propagation was so finicky a task. I accept the challenge though and I thank you for reaching out to me with such a great plant. Is there anything that you would like from my list of plants? (My list is not complete, there are many ferns, orchids, cacti, Hoyas et al that are not listed).

Wweidele, Zacherie, I'm hoping that you're still following GW and this thread? How did you make out with this species? I'm growing my 1 plant of c.umbella for a 2nd year, and have an inflo that is quite close to flowering. and I hope the rumors that it's self-fertile are true!

The first year I had this I was nervous about overwatering it, and accidentally forced it into a premature dormancy. I thought maybe I'd killed it, but it seems happy. During the summer dormancy I gave it a tiny sip of water every 3 or 4 weeks.

Any cultural pointers offered would be greatly appreciated. Are there any pictures of the seed pods? Here's a pic of mine from yesterday morning.

Thanks,

Rick in CT

I have 2 Dorstenia lavrani and live in Santa Monica. I'd be willing to part with one or perhaps even both - I'd probably prefer to trade but I could also sell them. Neither one are gorgeous specimens but they are good plants.

Thanks for the offer! I'm really looking for information on how best to produce seed from this, and if I'm successful, I'll certainly let you know. I'm new to these succulents, and this little plant is my first in a long time, since I've killed my share of lithops, adeniums, etc. Check with me in a couple of months, and I'll let you know if there are any seedpods.

--Rick in CT