Hoya plants, also known as wax plants, are beautiful and low-maintenance houseplants that are perfect for beginners. They are easy to grow and can be propagated from cuttings or even just leaves. In this article, we will guide you through the process of growing hoya from leaves and cuttings.
The first step in propagating hoya from leaves is to select a healthy, mature leaf. It’s best to choose a leaf that is at least two inches long and has some stem attached. Once you have your leaf, you will need to make a clean cut using a sharp, sterile knife or scissors. Be sure to remove any flowers or buds from the cutting.
After making the cut, allow the leaf to dry for a few hours until the wound has calloused over. Once the leaf is calloused, it’s ᴛι̇ɱe to plant it in soil. Fill a small pot with well-draining soil and make a small hole in the center. Insert the leaf cutting into the hole and cover it with soil. Water the soil thoroughly, but be careful not to overwater.
Keep the potted leaf cutting in a warm and bright location, but out of direct sunlight. Within a few weeks, you should see new growth sprouting from the base of the leaf. This is a good sign that the cutting has taken root and is beginning to grow.
Now, let’s discuss how to propagate hoya from cuttings.
To prepare the cutting, make a clean cut at a 45-degree angle using a sharp, sterile knife or scissors. Be sure to remove any flowers or buds from the cutting. After making the cut, allow the cutting to dry for a few hours until the wound has calloused over.
Once the cutting has calloused, it’s ᴛι̇ɱe to plant it in soil. Fill a small pot with well-draining soil and make a small hole in the center. Insert the cutting into the hole and cover it with soil. Water the soil thoroughly, but be careful not to overwater.
Like with the leaf cutting, keep the potted cutting in a warm and bright location, but out of direct sunlight. Within a few weeks, you should see new growth sprouting from the base of the cutting.