When to propagate Hoya
The editor answers netizens' questions about when to propagate Hoya and provides knowledge on the proper propagation time for Hoya, as follows:
Hoya can be propagated in both spring and autumn, especially with the highest survival rate when propagated in March to April. Choose branches with full buds from the current year and plant them in a loose and clean substrate, placing them in a shaded and well-ventilated area. Regularly spray water to keep them moist, and at a temperature of about 20°C, they will root and sprout quickly. Below is a detailed introduction to the propagation steps.
1. Propagation Time
Hoya can be propagated in spring and autumn when the temperature is warm and suitable for its growth. Propagation in March to April has a very high survival rate. In winter, propagation needs to be done in a greenhouse, otherwise, it is difficult to survive.
2. Soil Preparation
Hoya prefers a loose, fertile, and breathable soil. You can use a mixture of peat, garden soil, and fine sand in a ratio of 5:3:2 as the substrate for propagating Hoya.
3. Selecting Cuttings
From a vigorous Hoya mother plant, choose robust and disease-free branches from the current year, cut them into 8-10 cm lengths, retain 2-3 nodes, remove the base leaves, and keep 1-2 young leaves at the top. Make a diagonal cut at the bottom, soak in rooting hormone for 10-20 minutes, and then let it dry in a shaded place.
4. Propagation
Prepare a container of appropriate size, fill it with potting soil, make some holes in the soil with a chopstick, about 3-4 cm deep, insert the Hoya cutting into the hole, slightly cover the soil around it, water to keep the soil moist, and place it in a shaded area for care. If the temperature is controlled at about 20°C, regularly spray water to keep it moist, and wait for 7-15 days for it to root and sprout. After 1-2 months, when the seedlings are stable, they can be transplanted to a new pot for care and management.
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