I cut my hoya kerrii to propagate some cuttings. I made one cut on the mother plant, and cut that piece in half so I have two cuttings. The cuttings are rooting in water, but will the mother plant continue to grow? the spot on the stem where I cut is calloused and brown… will new growth continue?
I received a cutting from a friend. It's about 6" long. I've had it in water for approximately 8 weeks now. It has developed one tiny root around 1/8" long and one leaf. Can I plant in soil yet or should I wait? Should I cut the top above the leaf or leave it alone?
I suggest planting it because if it goes too long in water, it will have a hard time transitioning to soil culture. Is this a hoya? If so, use well draining soil for succulents. Also, leave any tendrils, as that is where the leaves form.
https://extension.psu.edu/hoyas-as-houseplants
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/hoya-wax-plant/growing-hoya-wax-vines.htm
My 30+ year Hoya keeps growing branches with leaves, but only flowered once in the past 10 years or so. I attach the new shoots to other branches because I cannot hang the pot, it's too heavy and I would not be able to water it. I wonder if I should trim some of its shoots/branches so it can get more light. Looking forward to your help, because I love the blooms and the Hoya was my mom's favourite plant. I'm enclosing a photo of the bloom of a couple of months ago and one of the entire plant. Thank you.
It is usually due to lack of light or nutrients. This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/hoya-wax-plant/getting-wax-plant-to-bloom.htm
How/where can I get a variegated Hoya plant in California?
We don't make vendor or product recommendations but you can ask at your local nursery or search online. Here is some information on caring for a hoya. Thare are social network groups such as on Facebook that can help, too.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/hoya-wax-plant/growing-hoya-wax-vines.htm
I’ve read on several houseplant websites that these yellow bugs are aphids. It was recommended to put the plant into a tub or shower and with a strong stream of water knock off the pest. Next make a mixture of Neeme oil and water and spray the plant throughly. I’ve been doing the neeme oil and water spray every other day. Unfortunately it is not working and each time I cannot believe how many pest have accumulated. Please help me! My plant is over 30 years old and I want to save it. By the way this has been going on for 4-5 months.
This is definitely a big problem! When the most common natural methods fail, there are still other natural options, though. The use of predatory insects, like the aphid midge, is a good option. Diatomaceous earth is another good option. Even flour can do a good job!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/backyard-stories/flour-for-aphid-control
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/aphid-midge-insects.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/homemade-aphid-control.htm
Over the past few months I’ve followed the recommendations I read from gardening sites. They recommend to use a strong plain water sprayer to knock off the bugs. Let the plant dry then make a mixture of water and Neeme oil and spray (top of the leaves, vines and underneath the leaves) every other day. So far this has NOT BEEN WORKING. I’m to the point where I feel I need to do something more drastic. Repot? Use a chemical spray? Please help me! I’ve had this plant since the 1970’s and I’m very attached to it!
Hey there! I have answered this question on the original post which can be found here:
That should help with the aphid issue.