The most compelling reason to propagate a Hoya kerrii is the shape of its leaves. Because every single green leaf looks like a heart. New plants are therefore ideal gifts. This allows messages to be conveyed. This is how cheap in-house production works.
How do you propagate a Hoya kerrii?
To propagate a Hoya kerrii, take cuttings about 10 cm long from he althy vines in February. Remove excess foliage, leaving only the top pair of leaves. Plant the cuttings in potting soil and create a warm, moist climate, for example with a plastic bag. After 6-8 weeks the cuttings are rooted.
Seed propagation is not practical
Hoya kerrii blooms here, but rarely reaches seed maturity even with the best care. Because fertilization doesn't work like it did in their homeland. If you want to find an alternative in stores, you will usually search in vain. Although this method of propagation is theoretically possible, it cannot be carried out in practice due to a lack of starting material.
Propagation from cuttings
If your heart flower, as another apt name for this climbing plant, grows so well that it can donate part of its tendrils for propagation, you only have to invest a little working time yourself. There are also a few pots and soil.
This type of propagation is easy and saves a lot of money. Because Hoya kerri is comparatively expensive in the flower trade. You can also find a home for a new young plant at any time. Because who isn't immediately delighted when they see their heart-shaped leaves or their umbels with star blossoms as if made of wax.
Propagation time
Propagation from cuttings is ideally started in spring. The best month is February. If all steps are followed according to the instructions, you will have one or more rooted Mini Hoya kerrii after about 6 to 8 weeks.
Cut cuttings
Choose a suitable, he althy vine and cut only with clean and sharp scissors.
- each cutting should be approx. 10 cm long
- divide long tendrils into several pieces accordingly
- always cut above a leaf node
- remove leaves from each cutting
- leave only the top pair of leaves on
Planting instructions
- Fill a 9 cm pot with potting soil for each cutting.
- Plant the cuttings and moisten the soil.
- If you don't have a heated indoor greenhouse, you will have to ensure a warm, humid climate in other ways. For example, by placing a translucent plastic bag over each cutting.
- Place the pots on a bright windowsill without direct sun.
Care for cuttings
- Air the cover for a few minutes every day
- Moisten cuttings regularly
- After the first new growth, remove the cover completely
- repotted when roots emerge from the bottom of the pot
After repotting, which takes place in a normal, permeable substrate, the small Hoya kerrii is further cared for like an “adult”.
Tip
Treat the interfaces of the cuttings with a rooting hormone (€14.00 at Amazon). For example, with the tried and tested commercial seaweed extract, which stimulates the growth of the roots.
