Hoyas are easy to propagate once you know the basics. A single stem cutting with a node can grow into a full plant, which is also how you receive most rare Hoyas from us.
Step 1: Choose a cutting with a node
Look for a stem with at least two leaves and one node. The node is the small bump where roots will form. A cutting without a node will not root.
Step 2: Prepare the cutting
Remove the lowest leaf pair so the node is exposed. If the cutting arrived with roots already forming, plant it right away.
Step 3: Choose your rooting method
- Sphagnum moss: our favourite. Damp, not wet, moss in a clear cup keeps humidity high and roots strong.
- Perlite: very airy and low risk of rot. Keep it lightly moist.
- Water: works, but water roots are fragile. Move the cutting to soil as soon as roots are 2 cm long.
Step 4: Warmth and light
Keep the cutting at 22 to 26 degrees Celsius in bright, indirect light. A clear lid or plastic bag raises humidity and speeds up rooting. Open it every few days for fresh air.
How long does it take?
Expect first roots in 2 to 6 weeks. Slow-growing species such as Hoya kerrii can take longer.
Potting up
When roots are 3 to 5 cm long, plant in a small pot with an airy bark mix. Water lightly for the first weeks and avoid fertilizer until you see new growth.
Need a healthy cutting to start with? Browse our Hoya cuttings.