Re: Hoya Start

In a message dated 1/17/00 9:05:01 AM Central Standard Time, glider@yage.net 
writes:

<<  Hey there.  I had a Hoya vine once.  Nice vine.  It sort of sat there
 for about a year not doing too much, then it start growing.  I moved it to
 another room, and then forgot to water it for about 6 months.  >>

I prefer not to root cuttings in water as I find that the "water" roots often 
have difficulty adapting and growing their "soil" roots.  I have had much 
success rooting hoya's in a "nice" potting medium with the addition of 
perlite.  Hoya is a "succulent type" so you do not want to keep your 
plant/cutting too wet, but not completely dry.  You can either put the node 
under the soil or "pin" several of the nodes to the top of the soil, this 
gives your cutting more chances (points) to root from.  As one person said, 
it will take a while to see actual growth on your hoya and even longer for a 
bloom.  But, once well established, you will be rewarded with blooms 
throughout the growing season.....I would say 12 to 18 months.

I grow mine outdoors in a high shade....I fertilize with an even numbered 
water soluble fert. 1/4 strength (when I remember).  I keep them outdoors 
most of the season but I do protect them from frost or freezing temps.

Kemberly in Texas

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