Since we spend most of our time at home, we have been updating our house and yard this year. One of my favorite parts of the update is, of course, the yard.
We built trellises, Obelisk, solar lanterns, birdhouses, shutters, and window flower boxes.
During the spring and summer, I like to bring the house plants outside. My favorite house plant is the Hoya or Wax Plant (the scientific name is Hoya carnosa). It has the most amazing flowers.
Hoya or Wax Plant
I asked my daughter, Olivia, to make me this groovy hairpin leg table to use outside to hold my Hoya plant.
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How to Propagate Hoya – Wax Plants
These gorgeous flowers are so amazing and perfect they appear to be fake. The first time I saw them, I visited my husband’s sister, Lynne, and her family. She had a Hoya that her grandmother gave her, and it was in full bloom. What a wonderful sight to behold.
She propagated a cutting for us (above, you can see how it looks now). That cutting has grown into a robust Hoya plant that I have harvested many cuttings from to give to friends.
The beautiful Hoya blooms below are from my son, Sean’s, plant I rooted from the stem cutting I cut from the parent plant.
Flowering Hoya – Wax Plant
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Easy Method of Propagation
Propagating Hoya stem cuttings are easy and fast; therefore, I propagate multiple pots simultaneously. That way, I will have plenty to give as gifts in pretty flower pots.
Hoya propagation supplies
Supplies
- Garden Snips
- Rooting hormone (this is the one I use)
- Potting mix
- Gardening gloves
- Flowerpots
- Misting bottle
- Trowel
Gather your supplies, and you are ready to start the propagation.
Flowerpot with planting medium
Fill a small pot with the potting mix using a garden trowel.
Making snips of the Hoya vine
Using a pair of garden snips, I cut off a 12-inch long stem with a few leaves.
Dip cut end into growth hormone
Then I place the cut end into the rooting hormone before planting it. I plant cutting several inches into the soil so deep roots develop.
Insert the stem into the soil
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Remove the lower leaves
If your stem has leaves that will be below the soil level, then snip them off before planting.
Flowerpot with three Hoya clippings
I like to add three cutting to each pot.
After planting the cuttings, I use a mister to water them every day for a week.
After the first week, I water them thoroughly once a week.
Be careful not to overwater because if they are too wet, they could develop root rot.
My Hoya plants thrive in the bright light that is indirect morning sunlight.
Mist cuttings to keep moist
This is a hoya I rooted several years ago.
Propagated Hoya
The flowers and leaves appear to be made out of wax hence the name wax plant.
Wax Plant – Hoya Flowers (The hoya leaves have tiny white spots on them)
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Maria Cortes
Sunday 24th of July 2022
Kippi, I'm so glad I happened to come across your tutorial! I've had a Hoya since my dad started one for me in the mid 80's. I now have two big Hoya plants. During spring I take cuttings to give away. But obviously due to being young plants they haven't grown the bare stragglers which is usually where the flowers will grow when the plant matures. I understand it will take 5-7 years for this to happen. So, I was wondering if you've had any experience taking a cutting with the straggler and rooting it. Would this affect the straggler? I hope to hear from you. Thank you in advance.
Marie
Sunday 2nd of May 2021
I don't think I've ever seen this plant! Its very interesting. I love the trailing leaves. Thanks for sharing.
Rachelle
Friday 30th of April 2021
Kippi, I love all things about the garden and plants, and am happy to feature this tutorial at the Friday with Friends Link Party! Thanks for the great post.
Allison
Monday 26th of April 2021
I too have not seen a hoya bloom before, what gorgeous flowers it has. I will definitely be adding one of these to my indoor plant collection. I also love the look of the big leaves on the vine as it climbs down out of its pot. Great tips on propagation too; it can seem so intimidating if you've never tried it. Once I've master success with a house plant I absolutely love to share them with friends!
Rebecca
Friday 23rd of April 2021
Hoya plants are new to me, too! The flowers are so unique. They remind me of drawer pulls or candies. Thanks for sharing how you propagate them...I'm sure this technique will work with other types of houseplants, too. And thank you for putting together another great hop! Hugs!