EASY Hoya Bella propagation
EASY Hoya Bella propagation
Here's how to propagate this rare and beautiful hoya...
Here's how to propagate this rare and beautiful hoya...
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The Hoya Bella is a rare plant with signature Hoya star-shaped flowers.
The Hoya Bella is a rare plant with signature Hoya star-shaped flowers.
Although it has a moderate growth rate, Hoyas are generally slow growers. Keep that in mind for propagation!
Although it has a moderate growth rate, Hoyas are generally slow growers. Keep that in mind for propagation!
Hoya Tips
1. Find a stem on the Hoya with a few healthy sets of leaves and cut it off the plant
1. Find a stem on the Hoya with a few healthy sets of leaves and cut it off the plant
Stems will grow larger, but they won't produce more stems. Take more than one stem to create a fuller plant.
Stems will grow larger, but they won't produce more stems. Take more than one stem to create a fuller plant.
Hoya Tips
2. Remove a set or two of the lower-most leaves to expose the nodes—where new roots will grow.
2. Remove a set or two of the lower-most leaves to expose the nodes—where new roots will grow.
3. Plant those stems into a container of moist potting mix so the nodes are buried.
3. Plant those stems into a container of moist potting mix so the nodes are buried.
Hoya Tips
It can be fun to watch the roots grow, though!
It can be fun to watch the roots grow, though!
You can also put the cutting in water, but this method will take even longer.
You can also put the cutting in water, but this method will take even longer.
Hoya Tips
4. Put the cuttings in moderate to bright, indirect light. Keep the potting mix moist as the roots develop.
4. Put the cuttings in moderate to bright, indirect light. Keep the potting mix moist as the roots develop.
Note that "moist" and "wet" are NOT the same thing. This is a very important distinction!
Note that "moist" and "wet" are NOT the same thing. This is a very important distinction!
Hoya Tips
Hoyas are slow growers, so don't get discouraged if it's a while before you notice new growth.
Hoyas are slow growers, so don't get discouraged if it's a while before you notice new growth.
Allow your Hoya Bella to work its magic! Within a few months, you'll have grown a new plant.
Allow your Hoya Bella to work its magic! Within a few months, you'll have grown a new plant.
Hoya Tips
Now that you've successfully propagated the Hoya Bella, you need to know how to keep it alive!
Now that you've successfully propagated the Hoya Bella, you need to know how to keep it alive!
Click below for a complete (and super easy) care guide.
Click below for a complete (and super easy) care guide.
Hoya Bella Care