The pot size sounds fine. And tip dieback isn't uncommon. I just trim them back. In fact, if you trim it back to the point where you get a little sap, it usually encourages growth. Now that the days are getting longer again, I'm already seeing some new growth where there was none a month ago! Denise in Omaha

Teisa, I also place mine outside during the summer. My H. carnosa 'Krimson Queen' tripled in size last year from being placed outdoors. Now that it's potbound, I'm hoping for some blooms this year *crosses fingers* Mine received some morning sun (no later than 11 am) and a little bit of afternoon sun (not more than an hour... come July/August, I have to move it, the sun is too intense). You might have to move yours around a little bit to find the "right" place for it. I'm limited as we live in an apartment. I water in the morning myself, but I make sure the leaves are completely dried out before allowing any sunlight to hit it. Planto

Carnosa and pubicalyx might be ok but not the rest. I am in zone 10, I have to cover some if it gets below 50.

Thank you Jan! Some of these just do not lile the dryer conditions I have here in my house. Maybe a humidifier is in order. For all the losses, I still have 60 gorgeous Hoyas happily growing through out the house and my total plant count is somewhere north of 100. It wasn't like it made a huge dent, just darnit I want them all to live and thrive! Still, always a learning experience. And I appreciate the reminder that even green thumbs of your caliber have the occasional moments of disappointment too. ;) If all goes as planned, next week (or soon) I am going to get a new javanica from Gardinos. Then the balance will be restored, hahhaa. Well, unless Violet Barn gets linnearis back in stock, then I may satisfy myself with starter plants from them and a little Petrocosmea forestii. :D