songlim18
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| Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 8:03 am Post subject: Propagate Hoya - will this work? |
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Two days ago, I cut my 18" long Hoya multiflora (Shooting star hoya) into 3 parts as I want it to branch and simultaneously, create new Hoya. I then place the 2nd and 3rd cuttings (with at least 5 leaves but remove those at the lower end) into new potting mix without any root hormone. I spray some water and keep it in a translucent plastic bag (tied the bag but left a hole) as I do not have any transparent cover. The two bags are under partial shade. This morning,when I open the bag, the leaves of my Hoya are still a little damp and tiny water vapour in the bag. Will this work? I wonder will it root without any root hormone? How long will take to root? How often should I mist it? I would appreciate any advise with thanks!
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Gardengirl
Hertfordshire,UK
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| Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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I can't give you any advice on how to propgate except to say that I have a Hoya 'Bella' songlim. It was given to me as a couple of cuttings by a friend. I just put it in normal multi purpose compost and it rooted. I have mine hanging indoors by our front door which has floor to ceiling windows around it so plenty of light. As far as bushing out, I keep on cutting mine back in the hope that it will bush but so far no luck, apart from the odd branch here and there. I have had plenty of lovely flowers this year but the branches are very long which is a shame as the flowers are not shown off to their advantage. Sorry I can't be more helpful. How are your cuttings doing now.
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glendann
Texas
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| Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 2:48 am Post subject: |
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Gardengirl they have roots develope on the long stems afried got me started and I've never seen one bush out.I have another one started the same way.
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Stephinalta
Altamonte Springs, Fla.
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| Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 4:04 am Post subject: |
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Ive always rooted hoya in a glass of water on a window ledge, except the few times when a leaf has broke off, I stick those right in the soil with the rest of the plant & it roots by itself.
Steph
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BeyerT
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| Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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| Stephinalta wrote: | Ive always rooted hoya in a glass of water on a window ledge, except the few times when a leaf has broke off, I stick those right in the soil with the rest of the plant & it roots by itself.
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That's exactly what our gardener has done.
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