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julia

my hoya kerrii has been growing like crazy for the past year and i’ve been too scared to cut it but i think it’s finally time!

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  1. Mullein

    😍💚

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  2. Sharon Saluone

    These are typically slow growers! Amazing you have had so much growth! It must be loving its environment so much 😄

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    • julia

      that’s why i’ve been so scared to cut it, i never expected this much growth - when i got it it had 3 leaves! its slowed down now so i think its finally time haha

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    • Lainey

      What’s your secret?

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    • julia

      i honestly don’t know, i’ve gone through big moves 3 times since i got it so maybe it likes change 😅

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  3. Krista

    You can cut it and plant the cutting back in the same pot to make it fuller.

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    • julia

      do you plant the cuttings straight in the pot after cutting, or let them grow roots in water first?

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    • Krista

      Tbh, I am not really sure which method is better with Hoyas. A quick Google search showed a variety of things, but several sites and people did mention water propagation is not always successful. I saw a lot mention pure sphagnum or maybe the perlite method. I wonder if the Fluval/perlite mix might be the best method? Maybe someone on here with more experience can chime in?

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    • Hba

      I dip the cuttings in rooting hormone and then plant it right into the pot with the mother plant. Has been fairly successful.

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    • SFLA

      Many times I loop a branch back around where I can put something on top of it to hold it down on the medium and it will root.

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    • Krista

      That’s a good idea too. Then once it roots you can either cut the loop or leave it.

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  4. kd

    This looks like the perfect candidate for a trellis loop! I love them for my Hoya. Sometimes I do one, sometimes I do two. Your Kerii looks VERY happy 💕

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    • kd

      They’re pretty affordable on Amazon, forgot to add that

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    • julia

      so cute!! i’ve been trying to decide what to do with him since he’s too lopsided in the pot, that’s a good idea!

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