Secrets of propagating hoya at home. A detailed overview of planting methods with step-by-step guidance

Hoya is a magnificent vine that can often be seen in houses and apartments. Its wonderful flowering attracts the attention of many. The name of the plant is due to the gardener Thomas Hoy. The article will talk specifically about such a plant as hoya, in particular about reproduction.

General information

Hoya is a very flat plant that requires careful care at home. Without timely garter or support, it will be difficult for him to develop. External characteristics:

• The shoots are thin, stretching downwards.
• The leaves have a rich green color, varied shapes, and dense structure.
• The color range of inflorescences is wide, from white to colored. Each flower looks like a small star, inside of which there is a small crown of a different color.
• Has a wonderful aroma.

Once the plant begins to bloom, it should not be moved or moved, otherwise the color will fall off. With proper care, flowering will be abundant and long throughout the warm period. Faded inflorescences are not removed; over time, new ones form on them.

There are many types of hoya in nature, about 200. Let's look at the most popular:

• Meaty. Many call it wax ivy. Growing at home it can reach 2 meters. The leaves are quite massive and large, with a waxy sheen. It may have a cream or red tint, with a yellow border around the edges. Color palette The inflorescences are white and light cream, with a pink crown inside. They smell fragrant.
• Beautiful (beautiful). A small shrub, with gentle branches 30-580 centimeters long. The leaves are small and fleshy. There are quite a lot of inflorescences, all small, white, with a crimson crown inside.
• Multi-flowered. The plant climbs very beautifully, the leaves are oblong, dark green in color. The inflorescences are white-yellowish in color, with many small flowers inside. The aroma is pleasant, reminiscent of lemon.
• Majestic. A small shrub with climbing shoots. The leaves are oblong and dense. The inflorescences are dark red, with an asterisk inside. The flowers are yellowish on the outside. They smell fragrant.

Reproduction methods

Cuttings

There is more than one way to propagate a plant at home. The simplest one is cuttings. For successful rooting it is very important to create the right conditions. To make the cuttings take root faster, use simple rules:

• The root should be cut with a sterile and sharp object.
• It is better to cut short cuttings that have 1-2 leaves.
• There must be several nodes on the cutting; it is on them that roots or leaves will form. The nodes contain root hormones.
• The tip of a long cutting may dry out due to lack of moisture.

Cuttings can be rooted in several ways:

1. By water:

• The pot is filled with water and wrapped in foil to block light (to prevent the development of green algae). The petioles will be in a vertical state, inserted through the foil.
• The leaves on several nodes are removed, after which one of them should definitely be covered with water.
• Before lowering into water, the sections are dipped in root hormone.
• The pot is left in a warm, humid environment.
• The temperature should be about 22°C, both air and water.
• Wilting of cuttings indicates insufficient air humidity. You can correct the situation by covering the cutting with foil. A greenhouse with the necessary climate is created.
• In just half a month, your cuttings will be covered with roots.

Transplant the plant into a pot when root system is just beginning to develop. Longer roots become too fragile and break easily when separated.

This method is quite painstaking. Many people resort to a simplified version. Place the cuttings in an ordinary dark vessel (for example, a vase). Move it to a warm place and spray it often. As the water evaporates, add more. Roots appear successfully under such conditions.

1. Solid substrates. In this method, it is very important to choose the right substrate. It must retain moisture well. Also, too raw will not work. Loose soil is suitable for hoya so that all excess water is not absorbed, but drains. Buy a high-quality and pure substrate from a specialized store. Before planting, the pot should be disinfected.

There should be inherent moisture around the plant. This is achieved by creating a greenhouse and frequent spraying. Several plants in one room can significantly increase the humidity.

Tips for replanting hoya:

• Do not use long cuttings.
• If possible, it is worth planting several cuttings in one pot.
• Small hoya cuttings are planted in a pot horizontally, or at an angle. It is imperative that several nodules are covered with soil. You can bury 10 knots.
• For planting in a hard substrate, use strong and healthy petioles.
• Stick to it temperature regime at 22°C, in which case growth will be active.
• High air humidity and constant spraying are important.
• Placing pots next to each other will increase humidity.
• For large species of hoya, one node with a leaf is placed in the ground.

Be careful to plant cuttings correctly. Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish the cut end from the growing one. If the growing end gets into the ground, it dies.

If the stem is green, or at least one leaf is on it, rooting has a chance of success. You should not despair, do not throw away the sprout, give it the opportunity to sprout.

When the cutting is constantly twisted and examined, it is unlikely to survive.

After 14-20 days, the first roots and signs of development may appear. But this is only if all the rules have been followed and the plant is shrouded in care.

Basically, hoyas initially form a shoot, so that in the future there will be a good vine, it should be tied up. The tip of the resulting lash refuses to grow down - the plant stops growing. This phenomenon is absolutely natural, but it applies to hoya ampelous.

When a florist orders cuttings via mail, they arrive in a dry state. Then they are put in warm water with added sugar and let sit for a couple of hours. With proper transfer, the cuttings remain moist, and the chances of successful rooting are quite high.

Leaf

Sometimes they try to grow hoya from a single leaf. In fact, the chances of finding a new plant are not so many, but the method has a chance to exist. In any case, you will have to use powder to form roots.

To propagate a plant in this way, you should make every effort. The leaf is planted in light soil; it takes root quite quickly, but unfortunately does not grow into an adult flower.

Many scientists in the field of botany have proven that it is much easier to grow a plant if the leaf was taken from nature, the places where hoya grows. In such conditions, it receives much more useful components and can withstand weather conditions more easily. Almost all leaves taken from nature successfully become beautiful and healthy plants.

Tips you should listen to if you want to grow hoya from a single leaf:

• To stimulate growth cells in hoya leaves, it is worth resorting to chemicals.
• When using products, it is better to take a pipette. It is much more convenient to drop it into the center of the leaf so that the liquid flows evenly down.
• A leaf that has at least a tiny petiole has a much better chance of growing into a full-fledged plant.
• The leaf is planted only in loose soil, always at an angle of 45 degrees.

Seeds

Another way hoya propagation- planting seeds. Fresh seeds are brought to full maturity by lightly drying. The soil for planting should absorb moisture well. For these purposes, the following is sometimes added to the ground:

• Felt.
• Burlap.
• Other artificial fabrics.

Seeds are planted quickly enough, within a year after collection. Otherwise, it will be difficult to wait for growth. over a longer period they will lose the ability to germinate.

Initially, the seeds are brown in color. After planting, they turn green, and after 7 days the first sprouts hatch. A short stem with several leaves appears. This period is considered the most difficult. The rules of care must be clear:

• Drying out the soil is contraindicated.
• Due to the large amount of moisture, putrefactive processes may begin and the sprouts will wither.
• To avoid the above problems, spraying with fungicides is highly recommended. Oil-based products should not be used. Observe the dosage strictly.
• Seedlings should be protected from snails and slugs, which will attack especially at night.
• At the initial stages of growth, fertilizers are not used; there is a huge risk that the seedlings will burn.
• It is important to choose the right substrate, then fertilizers will not be needed, good soil and so contains all the necessary components.

The young plant is kept warm, with acceptable humidity and good lighting.

According to numerous reviews from gardeners who grow Hoya at home, it follows that the seeds germinate well in sphagnum balls wrapped in a nylon mesh. Moistened moss holds its shape remarkably well. Small seeds simply need to peck through the mesh. The sprouts can be transplanted along with the ball to a permanent place of growth. In this case, the delicate roots will not be damaged.

The sprouts remain in the sowing bowl for quite a long time, about 3 months, while they are considered to be young plants. To transplant them into a pot, they must gain strength, get stronger, and sprout at least a few leaves. It is not uncommon for the sprouts in the seed bed to be quite different from each other (in size, structure). Only strong and fully formed ones are replanted; the rest are given time to grow. Those that remain flimsy and weak are simply discarded.

A bowl may contain a plant that is not similar to itself, with various mutations. Give this growth the opportunity to fully grow, and perhaps you will receive a new and beautiful view hoya. This situation is rare, but does occur. Almost 80% of the seeds become a full-fledged strong plant. If this does not happen, there are several main reasons:

• Old and non-viable seeds were planted.
• Young roots have rotted due to active watering.

At home, hoya does not throw out seed pods, so it is impossible to grow a flower from seeds at home. Finding them on sale is also quite difficult, especially in a flower shop. Maximum via the Internet, but no one guarantees quality. Therefore, the main method of propagating hoya is cuttings.

Difficulties you may encounter when growing hoya

If you decide to acquire a plant such as hoya at home, be prepared for the following difficulties:

• Spots appeared on the leaves. This occurs with a lack or excessive amount of light, frequent fertilizers, or the application of fertilizers in large quantities. Stains can also occur from watering cold water.
• No flowers. The plant may lack nutrients in the soil, or there may not be enough light. Another reason is wintering in a warm environment. Hoya may not bloom for several years if the flower stalks have been cut off.
• The leaf of the plant dries out and curls, becoming lighter. Occurs due to a decrease in temperature or direct exposure to the sun's rays.
• The leaves are falling. The air is too dry.
• Buds appear, but before they have time to bloom, they fall off. The indoor air is too dry and there is not enough moisture (or too much).
• Leaves and shoots are falling. The plant was watered with cold water, or moisture stagnation occurred.
• Putrefactive processes of the root system or stem. Too much moisture.
• Flowers are falling. There is little light, the plant was often rearranged.
• The plant grows slowly, the leaves change color. There is not enough nitrogen in the soil.

Plants may be susceptible to pests and diseases. If you do not provide the hoya with decent care, she may suffer the following troubles:

• Spider mite. Appears when the room with the flower is too hot and dry. Recognized by the presence of brown or whitish spots on the leaves. Over time, they turn yellow, dry out and crumble. The plant stops developing. In this case, increase the humidity and treat the flower with the necessary preparation.
• Shield. Hoya loses its attractive and healthy appearance, the leaves turn yellow and fall off. A fungus appears. At the initial stage, the plant can be treated with soap or alcohol water. In advanced cases, it is taken out to fresh air, treated with karbofos.
• Powdery mildew. Visible on the leaves in the form of a whitish coating. In case of severe damage, the plaque covers the stems and buds. To correct the situation, provide good ventilation in the room and humidify the air.

You can deal with sucking pests at home using regular garlic and onion infusions. You need to take a teaspoon of chopped onion and 1-2 teaspoons of garlic. Fill with water and leave covered for 24 hours. Treat the plant with tincture.

How to grow hoya from seeds? Hoya seeds- a very rare item (see photo on the right).

The fact is that this plant very rarely forms seed pods, and people who decide to breed Hoya often do this using cuttings.

In addition, the seeds germinate only in the year they are collected, that is, they quickly lose their ability to germinate.

If you are lucky enough to become the owner of seeds, you need be very attentive and careful about the process. The soil for sowing should be well permeable; it will be useful to add chopped sphagnum moss to it. The container with seeds should be kept in a well-lit place.

IN good conditions they germinate very quickly, within a week.

At this time, you need to carefully monitor the condition of the soil; lack and excess of moisture can destroy the plant at the initial stage.

The use of fertilizers is not recommended, they not only will not bring much benefit, but will also greatly harm the hoya. After the young plants have survived their first 3 months in the same pot, they need to be transplanted into separate pots.

In this case, you need to evaluate the condition of the hoi; they should have stronger roots and several pairs of leaves. If they look weak, you need to keep them in the original container a little longer. It often happens that seedlings do not develop further and remain weak.

Hoya plant care

How to care for a Hoya flower (wax ivy)? Caring for Hoya at home there are many things to consider, which contribute to the health and beautiful appearance of the plant.

Lighting- an important factor for flowering and growth. When considering the location of the plant, you need to take into account that it loves sunlight. If there is enough of it, the vine can bloom already in the first year after planting, but if there is a deficiency, you may never see flowers.

The placement location must be selected based on the location of the windows. If the windows in the room are on the north side, little light penetrates, so hoya can only be placed there on or near the window sills. Otherwise, the plant will receive too little light. Hoya grows best on eastern windows.

Once the location has been determined, the plant should no longer be moved, as it reacts very sharply to changes in lighting.

In the summer, when the direct sun rays can cause burns to the leaves, you need to slightly shade the hoya.

Temperature Hoya loves the middle one. Even when it’s frosty outside, the room should not be colder than 12-16 degrees. The plant tolerates heat, but this is in any case undesirable. The best temperature for it is 22 - 25 degrees and regular ventilation. Stagnant air negatively affects hoya.

Humidity not very important for the growth of hoya; it adapts well to the dry air of the apartment. One advantage of high air humidity is that hoya tolerates high temperatures better.

Watering Hoya requires regular planting, especially in the hot season. In summer and spring, watering should be done as soon as the top layer dries. The rest of the time it is enough to maintain low soil moisture. In winter, the plant does not need water as much, so you can slightly reduce the usual frequency of watering.

Hoya does not require spraying, but the dust settling on the leaves has a bad effect on the well-being of the plant. It should be regularly wiped with a damp soft sponge, or the plant should be watered from the shower. In the case of a shower, you need to protect the soil from excess water.

Top dressing Plants are needed only in spring and summer. Once every two to three weeks, Hoya needs to be fertilized with complex mineral fertilizers, I alternate with organic ones. For good and rapid growth, the plant can be fed with nitrogen fertilizers.

The soil for hoya should consist not only of purchased soil.

The composition of the components that are used in preparing the land for hoya:

• soil for succulents;
• perlite;
• vermiculite;
• crushed sphagnum moss;
• boiled pine bark;
• coconut substrate;
• charcoal.

The smaller the pot in which Hoya is grown, the finer the structure of the soil should be.

Rest period very important for Hoya. It is at this time that flower buds form. This period occurs in winter, when daylight hours decrease and the air temperature rises. If you keep Hoya in too warm conditions in winter and artificially extend daylight hours, this can have a bad effect on flowering.

Trimming. There is no particular need for pruning, especially if the plant successfully climbs along the required support. It is necessary to carefully remove dried leaves and shoots.

However, if you want to make the plant look better, you can prune it or pinch out shoots to encourage new growth.

When pruning, you should never remove old flower stalks. In their place, the next time the hoya forms new flowers. You need to pay attention to this so that the plant continues to delight you with abundant flowering.

When pruning, you need to be careful with young shoots; they do not like to be touched and, if handled carelessly, can dry out after some time.

Transfer

Young plants replant in the spring and do this once a year. However, this must be done before the plant begins to bloom, otherwise it can greatly harm it.

If the pot you transplant your hoya into is too large, it will not bloom. Every time you need a transplant new pot, in which nothing had grown before. You need to replant carefully so as not to severely damage the roots.

Mature plants replanted every 3-4 years.

Reproduction

In addition to growing from hoya seeds propagated by cuttings or individual leaves (see photo below).

How to propagate and replant hoya from cuttings? Propagation by cuttings- the simplest and most effective way to propagate hoya.

What is the best way to root Hoya? For cuttings, you need to take a shoot with two pairs of leaves or more; they form new shoots better and take root.

However, the cutting should not be long; if necessary, it should be trimmed, leaving a few centimeters under the node. This is where roots form best.

A cutting that is too young may die when trying to propagate, rot, or simply fail. Therefore, shoots should not be taken from the top, but already mature ones. Too old and woody ones will also not give the desired result.

To propagate hoya using a leaf, you need a lot of luck. Very rarely the leaf produces new shoots; most often it remains in the ground for a long time, sprouting only a few roots.

If you take a leaf of Hoya, which grows in natural conditions, you are more likely to get results, because it is much stronger than homemade.

To stimulate the growth of shoots on a rooted leaf, you need to use any hormonal drug, adding it drop by drop to the base of the leaf.

Pests and diseases

Hoya is susceptible many diseases, infections, pests and damage due to improper maintenance. Some of the diseases can cause irreparable harm, some simply spoil the appearance, but all of them must be gotten rid of in time.

Diseases affecting Hoya:

1. If the shoots suddenly dry out, the leaves darken, red spots appear on them, the centers of the leaves soften, you are dealing with a bacterial disease. To protect the plant, you need to try not to damage the surface of the leaves. To get rid of the disease, treat Hoya with a copper-based preparation.
2. With fungal diseases, the plant suddenly stops growing, the leaves turn yellow, become covered with spots, similar to powdery mildew. To eliminate these symptoms, you need to transplant the plant into a pot with fresh soil and carefully monitor watering, use preparations containing benamyl or thiram.

Pests:

Sunmite and Apollo are very effective against ticks.

Against scale insects, use the drug Aktara and Actofit.

The drugs Aktara, Mospilan, Condifor-maxi work against it.

1. Spider mite lives under the leaves, on their reverse side, which we usually do not see. The leaves fall off from the influence of this pest, and a cobweb forms between the stem and leaf. The mite is afraid of water, so in dry and hot times the hoya must be sprayed for protection.
2. Shchitovka. For protection, scale insect larvae are covered with a waxy coating; under this cover they suck out the juice from the leaves, depriving the plant of its strength. This could lead to his death in the future. This is very easy to notice; the hoya suddenly begins to lose color.
3. Chervets- a small insect that also damages leaves and slows down the growth of young shoots.

Possible problems

Some problems are the most common for Hoyas:

1. If a plant suddenly the leaves began to wrinkle, this indicates first of all that it was overcooled. Either the water for irrigation was too cold and in large quantities, or there were already problems with the root system. Perhaps the plant just doesn't have enough nutrients and it weakens. In this case, you need to carefully care for the plant and feed it.
2. Why Hoya doesn't bloom at home? What to do? How to make it bloom? This is most likely caused by a lack of light. First you need to try moving the hoya to a sunnier place. Lack of a dormant period can also cause poor flowering. If the plant was blooming before, remember if you accidentally removed the old flower stalks, because new flowers grow from them.
3. If the hoya leaves turn yellow, this can mean not only problems with care, but also various diseases. Yellowing of the leaves is caused by fungal diseases, scale insects or scale insects. It can also be caused by a lack of light and nutrients.

Hoya - beautiful and amazing plant , requiring attention to your person. With proper care, it will become the best decoration and will delight the eye with bright blooms.

Thanks to its long vines and decorative appearance, this vine will turn your home into a jungle in a short time. Reproduction will help you get a lot of new plants in a short time hoya cuttings. This is one of the easiest ways, with virtually no negative results. How to take cuttings correctly and what is the best place to root them?

Harvesting cuttings

For everything to go well, you need to take sharp scissors to take cuttings, after wiping them with alcohol. For propagation, it is better to use healthy shoots, but not too long. These will need more moisture, and the tips of the chibouks may dry out. It is enough for the cutting to have 2 leaves and a pair of living buds.

Hoya propagation by cuttings - what and how to root

You can root cuttings in different ways, planting them in:

1. Small pots with loose substrate. In it, the hoya grows roots well and will form from 2 to 4 young leaves in a year. Scourges most often appear only the next year.
2. Plastic cups with vermiculite. Flower growers who practice this method have noticed that cuttings grow faster in it. After just 11 months, they grow new lashes and in the first year they can produce a branch or two up to 40 cm long.
3. Glass of water. Cover the top of the glass with foil, make a hole in it and insert the stem into it. The foil will protect from light to prevent green algae from appearing. The roots will appear in about 2-3 weeks and then the hoya can be planted in the ground.

When rooting in water, it is advisable to add a little.

The cuttings should grow roots in a greenhouse so that they do not dry out. Periodically it needs to be ventilated, moistened the soil (vermiculite) or added water. You can remove the cover after the first signs of growth of leaves or vines appear.

Young bushes should be placed for growing on a bright windowsill in a room with a temperature of at least 22°C. To make the process more active, you can sometimes fertilize the hoya with water from the aquarium. A mineral complex for orchids is also suitable.

If planting material for propagating hoya by cuttings was ordered through the mail, problems often arise. If the packaging is incorrect, the cuttings dry out during the journey and lose their elasticity. They need to be placed in sugared water for a couple of hours and the turgor will be restored.

Unlike some other plants, hoya can be propagated in several ways:
1. Propagation by stem cuttings.
2. Propagation by seeds.
3. Hoi propagation from leaves.

Propagation by stem cuttings

One of the most simple ways Hoya reproduction.
For successful rooting with stem cuttings, it is very important to remember two aspects that you should pay attention to: the size and age of the cutting. At home, the best results are obtained from cuttings with two nodes that span two pairs of leaves. Such a cutting grows new shoots faster than a cutting with one node and more successfully than long cuttings with a large number nodes In general, the following rule applies to rooting from cuttings: cuttings with thin, small leaves root better with two nodes, but some species that have large leaves root better with one node.

The age of the cutting is also important during rooting. A cutting taken from the top of a plant will root less successfully, since the stem tissue is still young and may rot when trying to root such a cutting. The best option- take mature cuttings for rooting, but which have not yet become lignified.

Before planting the cutting in the soil mixture, it must be properly pruned. Best place for root growth - this is the area directly under the node. If the trunk is long, then it must be trimmed and only a few centimeters left under the node. After a new shoot appears from the leaf axil of the first node, the second node can also be trimmed and used for rooting.

The correct direction of the plant when planting is also very important. If you plant a cutting upside down, it will not take root and grow.

Rooting cuttings in water

To successfully root a cutting in water, you should take a darkened or transparent container, but wrap it in aluminum foil so that light does not fall on the water. The leaves of the cutting are removed from the lower node, which will be immersed in water. The container with the cutting must be placed in a warm and humid place so that the temperature of the water and air does not rise above 22° C. The higher the humidity, the higher the temperature must be raised. If there is insufficient humidity, the cuttings may wither, then they need to be placed in a loose greenhouse. Within approximately 14 days, roots appear on the cuttings. The daylight factor should also be taken into account. In the autumn season, without lighting, plants are more difficult to root. When roots appear, it is advisable to plant the plant immediately in a permanent place of residence, since the roots are very fragile and can be damaged during transplantation.

Rooting the cuttings in the substrate

Although most Hoyas root in water, soil rooting is more reliable. But ordinary purchased soil is not suitable for these purposes. It is best to make a mixture of different ingredients yourself.
Basic rules when preparing mixed soil for rooting hoi:
1. Air permeability. Without air access to the roots, the cutting may rot. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the soil is well permeable. For this you can use sand, vermiculite or perlite.
2. Preservation of humidity. Cuttings need water to thrive and grow roots. The more breathable the soil, the more difficult it is to retain moisture. By placing the cuttings in a plastic bag, you can solve the problem of retaining moisture and maintaining soil permeability. Cuttings absorb water very slowly without roots. It is by placing the cuttings in a bag that you can reduce stress on the leaves while the roots grow and can supply moisture to the foliage.

For rooting, soil, perlite, vermiculite, sand, and sphagnum moss are usually used. You can root in one moss: carefully cover the stem with a node with moss and place it in a greenhouse. This method is suitable for types of hoi that are difficult to root in the ground due to their appearance- for example, H.carnosa compacta, in which the leaves are located very close to the trunk and it can be very problematic to plant such a cutting in the ground.
Perlite is also great for rooting - it reduces the likelihood of cuttings rotting. You need to pour a small amount of perlite into a plastic bag, slightly moisten it and place the cutting there. This method is well suited for cuttings that have several nodes. By placing such a cutting horizontally in a bag of perlite and lightly sprinkling it with this substrate, after 10 days you can see roots near several nodes and after that you can plant several cuttings with roots in the ground.
A mixture of soil, perlite or sand is great for rooting single-node cuttings with large leaves. It is best to soak the peat tablet - free it from the mesh and mix it with perlite or sand. The components that make up the peat tablet prevent rotting of the cuttings and promote rapid rooting, and perlite - the passage of air to the roots. You should also not forget about drainage in case of rooting in the ground.

Propagation by seeds
All hoyas can produce seeds after flowering, but rarely have any of us seen them in room conditions. In typical apartment conditions, hoyas very rarely form pods. But still, let’s consider this option for propagating hoi.
Seeds are produced in pods after flowering. They must be well ripe for sowing - it doesn’t hurt to dry them a little. Before sowing, prepare well-permeable soil, possibly with the addition of sphagnum moss. Seeds for sowing should be taken only fresh (in the year of collection), then the percentage of similarity will be high. After sowing in the ground, the seeds sprout quite quickly, with two leaves on a short stem. But despite successful germination, sprouts can die from either overdrying or overwatering. Warmth, good lighting, humidity are the main components of successful cultivation of seedlings. The seedlings should not be touched for about 3 months, and only when they have several pairs of leaves and good roots can they be transplanted into a separate container.

Hoi propagation from leaves
This is probably the most difficult and lengthy reproduction process. Very often, a hoya leaf planted in loose soil quickly produces roots, but in this state it can live for many years without sprouting. Throughout the history of the development of hoya growing in the world, much research has been carried out on this method of rooting. As a result, we can conclude that a new plant can be grown from a hoya leaf, but subject to certain rules. As a rule, for rooting, leaves from hoi that grow in nature are taken - they have more strength, but it is possible to conduct an experiment on a leaf from indoor plant. The leaf is planted in loose soil at an angle of 45°, and within a few weeks roots appear on the leaf. Next, the main task is to stimulate the production of growth cells and shoot development in the leaves. To do this, you can use the drug heteroauxin (or another hormonal drug), a drop of which is pipetted onto the base of the leaf. If the experiment is successful, within a short time after this, the leaf will sprout a new shoot.

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Hoya: how does reproduction occur?

Hoya, propagated by layering, seeds and cuttings, is a common houseplant. Most often found in homes is Hoya fleshy. Its shoots can reach up to 7 meters in length. The plant is called wax ivy. It belongs to the evergreen type of vines. More than 200 varieties are known. Flowers can be found wild in Australia, China and India.

Hoya – flowering plant, related to evergreen vines.

Hoya propagates using layering, seeds and cuttings. The most commonly used method is cuttings, but other methods also produce a healthy plant.

Propagation by seeds

A mature hoya plant can produce seeds that can be planted.

Hoya seeds are very rare, so they are a real treasure for gardeners. When the seeds are ripe and slightly dried, they can be collected. It is advisable to plant the seeds already in the same year. The substrate must be loose. It must be composed of an earthen mixture and sphagnum moss, which should be thoroughly crushed. In just a week you will be able to see shoots. As soon as the plant begins to sprout, you need to make sure that the soil does not dry out, but it should not be excessively wet. It is recommended to keep the container with seedlings in a warm place. Seedlings need light. As preventive measures To prevent fungus, you need to spray the seedlings with Bordeaux mixture.

You can use any product that contains copper for this, but use must be carried out strictly according to the instructions for the product. After about 2.5-3 months, the seedlings will have several leaves. During this period, they need to be seated in individual containers. This method has a certain problem. From house plant It is practically impossible to get hoya seeds, but small plants are already sold in stores, but the seeds are very difficult to find.

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Reproduction by layering from the stem

As a result of this, propagation is most often carried out by layering from the stem or cuttings. If you use the stem layering method, this will allow you to have a flowering plant already in the year in which the plant was planted. To propagate using this method, a small incision is made on the old flower (more precisely on its shoot). Next, you need to cover the shoot with moss and make sure it is always wet. Then everything needs to be covered with polyethylene.

As soon as the roots begin to form, the shoot along with the root must be completely cut off and then planted in a pot. Part of the stem can be laid out in the soil of a new container and secured near the surface. Additionally, everything is covered with moss, which should be damp. When the hoya, which was propagated through layering, has completely taken root, it can be separated from the mother flower. By the way, for propagation it is better to select only mature plants that have already bloomed at least once.

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Propagation by cuttings

Hoya cuttings are transplanted after the root system and several leaves have formed.

In order to propagate by cuttings, you need to choose cuttings that have at least 2 pairs of leaves. The incision itself is made between the nodes. You can root the shoot in water. A mixture based on sand and peat is suitable (for 2 parts peat you will need 1 part sand raw material). You can even use regular sand, but it must always be damp. Within a month, small roots will appear. The temperature should be at least 20 degrees. It is best to carry out this procedure in spring or autumn, although rooting can occur in any season. The roots themselves do not appear on the nodes themselves, but between them, so the cut should not be under the node, but slightly below it, so that there is room for root germination. When the cuttings have already taken root, they need to be transplanted into containers whose diameter should be at least 9 cm.

It is allowed to plant several cuttings at once in one container. For planting, it is better to make a special mixture. You will need 1 part turf soil and 1 part sand. Next, add 2 parts of leaf soil and 0.5 parts of humus. It is allowed to add a little complex fertilizer to such soil. If you use this method for propagation, then the plants obtained this way will bloom only after 3-4 years.

By the way, you should definitely monitor how the crown is formed. To develop branching, you need to pinch the flower after the 4th leaf has formed. If the shoots become too long, it is better to cut them off. This will contribute to the intensity of flowering, because the shoots will not take on all the power of the flower. The stems need additional support, especially if the hoya is very lush. You can tie the stems and branches with threads and fix them against a wall or window. Special rings are also suitable for these purposes. They can be made from wire. The ends of the material must be placed in the container itself. The flower requires a heavy pot to prevent it from tipping over due to the weight of the plant.

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General rules for caring for Hoya

In winter, the temperature for growing hoya should not fall below 15 degrees.

Hoya is not a very capricious plant. It does not require high percentage humidity and a lot of watering. It can grow well even in very poor soil. Even frequent transplants are not necessary for the flower. However, in order to achieve flowering, you need to follow a number of rules.

1. Temperature.

When the period of plant activity begins, the optimal temperature is 18-24 degrees. But in winter time Even 15 degrees is enough. Although the plant can survive wintering at 10 degrees. However, you need to make sure that the soil is not too cold. This is harmful to the roots. Eat individual species, which are distinguished by their heat-loving nature, so they cannot survive a cold winter. As a result, the shoot sheds its leaves.

1. Watering.

You need to water the flower moderately. Each subsequent watering is carried out when the soil has dried out a little. It is prohibited to pour hoya. In winter, you generally need to limit watering. This flower can perfectly survive the lack of moisture. But in winter you definitely need to water very little so that later flowering will be intense.

1. Fertilizer.

Since Hoya needs high humidity, you can use a humidifier.

The soil needs feeding twice a month during the entire growing season. It starts in March. There is no need to feed the flower in winter.

1. Humidity.

Humidity is not a very significant parameter for hoya. In hot summers, you need to additionally spray the foliage. There are certain varieties that need high humidity, so they require separate care.

1. Illumination.

Wax ivy grows best when there is sufficient lighting, but bright direct rays, on the contrary, can harm the flower. Hoya feels great in the southern sector of the room. It will perfectly braid the surfaces of the walls. It is prohibited to change the place of the flower pot. Such a thoughtless rearrangement will entail the loss of foliage and loss of buds.

1. Soil.

Hoya is not very picky about the soil. In the wild, it grows on rocky screes or is generally attached to trees. The flower feels great in any type of soil. It is best to make a mixture of turf, leaf soil, peat, humus and sand. At the bottom of the container where the flower will live, you must put small pebbles that will serve as drainage. You can additionally sprinkle a little sand on top of them. Drainage prevents the soil from becoming waterlogged so that the roots do not rot.

1. Transfer.

Hoya rarely requires repotting. It is enough to do this procedure once every 3 years. Sometimes you can do this less often, depending on the growth and development of your pet. In order to stimulate flowering, you can use this trick - take a tighter pot. To make the shoots grow faster, on the contrary, choose a larger container. The pot must have a hole at the bottom to drain excess water.