The Planthunter has always, will always, be focused on storytelling, not selling. Indoors they’re usually seen as hanging plants but can be trained on trellis’ and hoops. The 2nd way I’ve tried but haven’t had any success with and that is by leaf cutting. If you’re interested in wax plant propagation, the most dependable technique is propagation via stem cuttings. Full sun, however will turn them yellow and they’ll not be happy. Get a small pot/container (1-2” in diameter) with a drainage hole and fill it about 3 quarters of the way with your medium. Posted by plantladylin (Sebastian, Florida - Zone 10a) on Sep 30, 2011 10:14 AM. Once the cutting has developed roots (you’ll be able to see the progress clearly in water, or if propagating in a pot gently remove the cutting from the pot and check its root system). Just take your secateurs and get snipping (with permission, of course). Next: The Dirt: Sophie Tatlow & Bruce Slorach. By the way, this gorgeous Hoya carnosa variegata of mine grows outdoors year round. Known as the wax flower, Hoya is a genus of plants native to Asia, Australia and the Pacific islands.Hoya carnosa bears clusters of night-scented, star-shaped, white flowers in contrast with fleshy dark green leaves up to 8cm long. Or nothing. Once they take root, potted hoya cuttings thrive in indirect sunlight. (As always, I prefer rooting in water if I can so I can monitor root growth.) Use a cutting with 2 to 3 leaf nodes. The best hoya for indoors is, again, Hoya carnosa. Either to keep for yourself or to give to friends! The wax flower needs a minimum temperature of 10°C to thrive. To propagate Hoya Kerrii using passive hydroponics, fill up your potting container – preferably also a clear container so you can check for water level and root growth easily – with perlite. The node should be covered with soil and the stem secure! The best way to propagate Hoya is to take cuttings that have two nodes. Give a dollar or two or ten a month. Follow our simple steps. If you value the stories, vision, and integrity of The Planthunter, please consider supporting it. They’re growing up trees, along verandahs, inside greenhouses and more. There are two ways of encouraging the cutting to develop roots. Hoya carnosa care is easy, and it’s one of the reasons why this plant has been a houseplant staple for so long! Simply cut a piece of the plant that is a few inches long. If you do want to propagate your plant, follow these steps recommended by the International Hoya Association: 2. I would love to hear your propagation tips. How to Root a Hoya Carnosa Cutting. I love Hoyas & know this for sure: if I have 1 of them, then I want more. Maybe you have 1 that you love and want to share it with a friend. This is the best time to propagate hoyas as it’s their growing season so they’ll develop roots and grow faster than during winter when they’re sleeping. A while back we visited octogenarian plant collectors Alan and Jill Collins in their Sydney garden. Pot the propagation like you would when potting up a regular plant, and pot it up to the bottom third of the leaf mto give the hoya kerrii proper anchor. Spoiler alert...it takes a long time. When you have a good root system, pot them in the same soil mix described above. Propagation. Plant the cutting in the pot, making sure there’s enough stem beneath the surface of the mix to anchor the plant into the pot. According to Jill, hoyas prefer morning sun. Their favourite plant to collect is the humble hoya – they’ve got around 150 different species in their rambling suburban backyard. Spoiler alert...it takes a long time.#hoya #hoyapropagation #sweethearthoyaYOUTUBE SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/2GdU0QSI picked up this hoya kerrii variegata one year ago today and I thought I would have a little more to show. How to Prune a Hoya Plant. The Hoya Kerri is such a sweetheart of a plant that it has multiple common names. Alan feeds his hoyas every month with a liquid organic fertilizer. After seeing some incredible results growing Dischidia in pure sphagnum moss, I decided to experiment with Hoyas in moss. Make sure the cutting has a few leaves. Water to thoroughly wet the soil and then allow to drain. Hung in hanging containers or trained to grow up a trellis, rope hoyas are easy to propagate when cuttings are taken from a healthy adult plant. Ideal Conditions for the Hoya Plant. \r\rCheck out SuburbanSill online at https://suburbansill.com and read up on plant rescues, plant propagation and plant care tips. The Planthunter acknowledges and celebrates the First Australians on whose traditional lands we meet and work. How long does it take to get new growth on a heart leaf hoya cutting? Then root the cutting in water or damp sandy soil. Hoyas are rather slow growers! Wandering across the cultural landscape, secateurs in hand, The Planthunter explores the endlessly curious connections between people and plants. 1. This was much more of a light pruning rather than a heavy pruning. The Hoya Carnosa is a low maintenance, non-toxic, and air purifying houseplant that is easy to grow and propagate from cuttings. Water propagation Many plants can be propagated in water. Follow along for daily updates at https://instagram.com/suburbansill The cutting should be around 10-15 centimeters long and have at least two leaves. Wow, that’s a lot of names for 1 plant! I also noticed that I have some leaf spots, which make me concerned I have a fungus or some hoya disease. Wax flowers propagate, but don't necessarily come true, from seed, reports the International Hoya … Check on them every few weeks. The rope hoya, also known as a Hindu rope plant, is a popular hanging house plant. 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