Since the first video I saw of you and the perlite prop box, I've been propagating hoya cuttings, philodendron micans, christmas cactus...you name it! Love it.
I started a perlite prop box after watching one of your earlier videos on it & it’s been the best thing ever for propagating. All I do is just throw random cuttings in there & I’ve had everything root really well. I’m just now getting into Hoya’s so looking forward to getting cuttings to throw in the prop box.
I agree with this, I propagate my hoya in perlite in a plastic drinking cup (with holes poked in the bottom). I love that I see the roots as they grow, on the sides of the cup, so I know when it's ready for repotting in soil.
Great video with perfect instructions! So enjoyable as always! Love these Hoya Fishtail cuttings. They will be so beautiful as we watch them grow and thrive. Many thanks! 👌🪴🥰
I have to agree 100%. Plants root faster, and transplanting into a different soil mix is much less stressful. Also, because of the amount of roots the plant may have, it does better in a lower humidity after transplanting. (Sphagnum moss for hoya: NO NO NO :))
I’ve lost a few cuttings that were propagated in water when I transitioned them to soil but so far have had great success rate with pumice propagation. The roots grows around the pumice and I haven’t had any issue leaving them on when potting them. I would like to try perlite but haven’t seen the bigger size perlite like yours in my neighborhood garden centers.
Good Morning, hope all is well. Thank you for the video which will encourage me to pot the many Hoya cuttings I have growing in water since............who cares🙂 I should give perlite a try but water is cheaper and has always worked for me. Have you ever dealt with algae growing in the perlite? Have a nice weekend
Jeff a couple of years ago I saw a hoya prop video that came from a pro grower I think. They took a pot of soil and inserted stems up to first nde. I get roots in a month and they can stay in the pot and continue to grow. I don't use any other method anymore. I use a spray bottle to mist the soil daily until roots are established.
It's funny how different methods work for others because I have not had good success with just straight soil propagation. The cuttings end up dying for me. I guess it probably comes down to the conditions in your house (light, humidity etc). Thanks for sharing Molly!
@@EverythingPlants Sure. I recently got, h.pauciflora, h.rangsan, h.elliptica, and h.chinghungensis. If there are any there you can do a video of that would be great. Thank you again for sharing your videos. I have learned so much from them all.
I’ve used your pearlite propagation method successfully. However, I was given a Philo Verrucusom in a baggie that had a few tiny roots. I panicked and put it in sphagnum in a large clear cup. It’s put out 2 new leaves, but I don’t see any roots. Not sure what to do next?
I wish perlite propagation worked for me , I've tried in & out of prop boxes (& different size boxes, from tiny to huge) I have tried where only the perlite was damp, to a one to few inches of water in the box/ containers, I've even tried the bag method. I use water, soil, or moss for propping, & trying Leca for the first time (not impressed so far with leca). I've tried with & without heat mats, in natural sunlight & grow lights during all seasons of the year.. Either the cuttings rot or don't do anything after months of propping.
Everything rots in perlite for you? Wow, that is pretty crazy. See I struggle with the soil propagation....maybe I'll have to give it a try again, but I've never had any issue with perlite. Thanks for sharing Barbie!
@@EverythingPlants my prop boxisalargedish panand does not have atop. Several of mycuttings are too big fora top. You have me thinking I should switch the shelf so a deeper covered prop box will fit on it. Might try doing that tomorrow.
Hi Jeff. Just wondering if you have ever propagated sansevieria snake plant in perlite. It seems like it take forever to root in winter. Great video. Thanks for all you do. Stay safe
I have a Carnosa super splash that's been thriving in water ever since I got her last year, good roots, feed her regularly, and it's grown over winter from a 2 leaf cutting to a gorgeous 8 leaf, super splashy and with a mega vine now. I might leave her in water 😅
Thankyou for this video. Can i know do you need to respray the perlite or does it jus stay damp on its own? How long does it take for the hoyas to root in general?
Great video!!! I have some Hoyas in water right now but am thinking about trying a box like yours. The perlite I have is very fine…it doesn’t look like yours. Is yours chunky because it’s wet? I have seen chunky perlite so I was just curious as to what works best for your method.
I am getting some hoya cuttings in the mail soon and bought a bag of sphagnum after watching some videos. I think I'll return it and exchange for perlite :) Can you re-use the perlite again for future propagations? When do you either throw it out or do you just use it as a soil amendment for potting? Thanks!
I have been wanting to try propagating a couple of my Hoyas but too afraid to cut them and not knowing the best way to do it. This video was super helpful. Thank you so much. Saving for future. 💚🌿🪴🌱💚
Thanks Karen! Any propagation makes someone nervous, but the plant almost always responds very well to cutting. I always say take a small cutting first to see how it roots and how the mother plant responds just so you can get comfortable for large pruning next time.
Hi Jeff! I have recently ordered some hoys from a local (Toronto) nursery. They came in sphagnum moss and I am not sure if ,when I transplant them, I keep them in same or can I use a medium like you have? Years ago I had hoyas and they grew in normal soil.
Hey Petra. Whenever you bring a plant home I always like to let it acclimate to your conditions for a couple months before removing it from the moss. It will be completely okay in the moss and some people grow hoyas long term in that. So give it some time and then when you think it's ready remove the moss and pot up in soil!
I thought the attempt from propagating from a single leaf would result in a zombie leaf. A leaf with roots and nothing else since there isn't any plant tissue to help grow a new plant.
@@EverythingPlants Thanks!!! And, you're welcome. I have learned so much from your videos..💃💃💃 I have some Hoyas propagating and I want them to survive when I pot them up...😁 I don't know the names of them, yet. They just had the generic Hoya label on them...😄
Since the first video I saw of you and the perlite prop box, I've been propagating hoya cuttings, philodendron micans, christmas cactus...you name it! Love it.
Hey Janice! That is so exciting. I love the perlite prop boxes.
I started a perlite prop box after watching one of your earlier videos on it & it’s been the best thing ever for propagating. All I do is just throw random cuttings in there & I’ve had everything root really well. I’m just now getting into Hoya’s so looking forward to getting cuttings to throw in the prop box.
You won’t believe how quickly Hoyas root.
@@janicelindegard6615 thanks!! Looking forward to trying it.
Oh wow.....that is so awesome Jameson!
What beautiful roots! I’m starting a perlite prop box tomorrow.
Love it! Good luck.
LOVE hoya and found this video helpful! Thank you....
Glad it was helpful!
I agree with this, I propagate my hoya in perlite in a plastic drinking cup (with holes poked in the bottom). I love that I see the roots as they grow, on the sides of the cup, so I know when it's ready for repotting in soil.
Thanks Nanethiel
I got a box this week to start propogating this way!! Thanks to you!!
Good luck Liz!
Great video with perfect instructions! So enjoyable as always! Love these Hoya Fishtail cuttings. They will be so beautiful as we watch them grow and thrive. Many thanks! 👌🪴🥰
Thanks Peggy! Do you have this hoya?
I have to agree 100%. Plants root faster, and transplanting into a different soil mix is much less stressful. Also, because of the amount of roots the plant may have, it does better in a lower humidity after transplanting. (Sphagnum moss for hoya: NO NO NO :))
I’ve lost a few cuttings that were propagated in water when I transitioned them to soil but so far have had great success rate with pumice propagation. The roots grows around the pumice and I haven’t had any issue leaving them on when potting them. I would like to try perlite but haven’t seen the bigger size perlite like yours in my neighborhood garden centers.
I've never tried pumice yet. I'm assuming it would be very similar to perlite.
Good Morning, hope all is well.
Thank you for the video which will encourage me to pot the many Hoya cuttings I have growing in water since............who cares🙂
I should give perlite a try but water is cheaper and has always worked for me. Have you ever dealt with algae growing in the perlite?
Have a nice weekend
I have never had algae in my prop boxes (I think), but I have in other containers that had just perlite
Jeff a couple of years ago I saw a hoya prop video that came from a pro grower I think. They took a pot of soil and inserted stems up to first nde. I get roots in a month and they can stay in the pot and continue to grow. I don't use any other method anymore. I use a spray bottle to mist the soil daily until roots are established.
It's funny how different methods work for others because I have not had good success with just straight soil propagation. The cuttings end up dying for me. I guess it probably comes down to the conditions in your house (light, humidity etc). Thanks for sharing Molly!
Thanks for sharing! Can you make a video on how to care for hoya polyneura. I have a small one and would love to see a video on it 😊
Absolutely! Polyneura are such gorgeous hoyas....do you have any others?
@@EverythingPlants Sure. I recently got, h.pauciflora, h.rangsan, h.elliptica, and h.chinghungensis. If there are any there you can do a video of that would be great. Thank you again for sharing your videos. I have learned so much from them all.
I'll definitely be using the prop box from now on. I really enjoy your videos. Do you ever sell your polyneura cuttins?
Thanks Laura! I have sold some locally.
I’ve used your pearlite propagation method successfully. However, I was given a Philo Verrucusom in a baggie that had a few tiny roots. I panicked and put it in sphagnum in a large clear cup. It’s put out 2 new leaves, but I don’t see any roots.
Not sure what to do next?
I'd just leave it alone. Eventually it will get roots from the new stem. It has new leaves and is grown .....it will be fine
I wish perlite propagation worked for me , I've tried in & out of prop boxes (& different size boxes, from tiny to huge) I have tried where only the perlite was damp, to a one to few inches of water in the box/ containers, I've even tried the bag method. I use water, soil, or moss for propping, & trying Leca for the first time (not impressed so far with leca).
I've tried with & without heat mats, in natural sunlight & grow lights during all seasons of the year.. Either the cuttings rot or don't do anything after months of propping.
Everything rots in perlite for you? Wow, that is pretty crazy. See I struggle with the soil propagation....maybe I'll have to give it a try again, but I've never had any issue with perlite. Thanks for sharing Barbie!
@@EverythingPlants
When I prop by soil, , I still use my prop box set up. I have very little success without it.
I have a few fresh cut hoyas coming my way soon. am goimg to try rooting them this way. My Perlite prop box is open on the top.
You keep the top open or it has holes in it?
@@EverythingPlants my prop boxisalargedish panand does not have atop. Several of mycuttings are too big fora top. You have me thinking I should switch the shelf so a deeper covered prop box will fit on it. Might try doing that tomorrow.
What type of soil do you plant your cuttings in once they have roots. I heard you mention tropical plant mix.
Hi Jeff. Just wondering if you have ever propagated sansevieria snake plant in perlite. It seems like it take forever to root in winter. Great video. Thanks for all you do. Stay safe
Hey Faith. I've only ever propagated in water and they take quite awhile.
I have a Carnosa super splash that's been thriving in water ever since I got her last year, good roots, feed her regularly, and it's grown over winter from a 2 leaf cutting to a gorgeous 8 leaf, super splashy and with a mega vine now. I might leave her in water 😅
That is so awesome. Thanks Rogue
I have to try this method bc I feel I'm having issues with my plants transfer process water to soil...
You can do it!
Thankyou for this video. Can i know do you need to respray the perlite or does it jus stay damp on its own? How long does it take for the hoyas to root in general?
Here is a video on all the information on the perlite prop box.
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Hoyas usually root in a couple weeks for me
Great video!!! I have some Hoyas in water right now but am thinking about trying a box like yours. The perlite I have is very fine…it doesn’t look like yours. Is yours chunky because it’s wet? I have seen chunky perlite so I was just curious as to what works best for your method.
Any thoughts on getting my hoya.linearis out of one of those expandable foam prop disks? It's driving me nuts!
Question? Would this method work with vermiculite?
I've never used it personally, but it looks to be a suitable replacement to perlite
I am getting some hoya cuttings in the mail soon and bought a bag of sphagnum after watching some videos. I think I'll return it and exchange for perlite :) Can you re-use the perlite again for future propagations? When do you either throw it out or do you just use it as a soil amendment for potting? Thanks!
I continously reuse it in the prop boxes and when you are done with them then dump it in soil!
@@EverythingPlants oh great thank you!!
I have been wanting to try propagating a couple of my Hoyas but too afraid to cut them and not knowing the best way to do it. This video was super helpful. Thank you so much. Saving for future. 💚🌿🪴🌱💚
Thanks Karen! Any propagation makes someone nervous, but the plant almost always responds very well to cutting. I always say take a small cutting first to see how it roots and how the mother plant responds just so you can get comfortable for large pruning next time.
Hi Jeff! I have recently ordered some hoys from a local (Toronto) nursery. They came in sphagnum moss and I am not sure if ,when I transplant them, I keep them in same or can I use a medium like you have? Years ago I had hoyas and they grew in normal soil.
Hey Petra. Whenever you bring a plant home I always like to let it acclimate to your conditions for a couple months before removing it from the moss. It will be completely okay in the moss and some people grow hoyas long term in that. So give it some time and then when you think it's ready remove the moss and pot up in soil!
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That is so very lovely is there anyway you can if you can sell me some pieces of plants with roots you do a very good job. Have a blessed day
Thanks Jillian. Sorry I don't sell any cuttings.
@@EverythingPlants thank you for sharing 🌻🌻
I thought the attempt from propagating from a single leaf would result in a zombie leaf. A leaf with roots and nothing else since there isn't any plant tissue to help grow a new plant.
pumice>>perlite, in my experience.
Do you let your soil dry out before you utilize it?
I use the perlite prop box method and I LUV it...I have so many 'new' plants...😁🪴🌱🌿
Do I let the soil dry out with hoyas? Yes, I let the get completely dry and then give it some water. Thanks for watching my videos Charlene
@@EverythingPlants Thanks!!! And, you're welcome. I have learned so much from your videos..💃💃💃
I have some Hoyas propagating and I want them to survive when I pot them up...😁 I don't know the names of them, yet. They just had the generic Hoya label on them...😄