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title: "my hoya kerrii has been growing like crazy for the past year and i’ve…"
description: "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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community: "Hoya Hoarders"
author: "julia"
published: "2024-05-27T22:11:40.826127Z"
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# my hoya kerrii has been growing like crazy for the past year and i’ve…

_Posted by julia on 2024-05-27_

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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## 15 comments

### Mullein commented on 2024-05-27

😍💚

### Sharon Saluone commented on 2024-05-27

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

#### julia replied on 2024-05-27

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

#### Lainey replied on 2024-05-28

What’s your secret?

#### julia replied on 2024-05-28

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

### Krista commented on 2024-05-28

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

#### julia replied on 2024-05-28

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

#### Krista replied on 2024-05-29

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?

#### Hba replied on 2024-06-01

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

#### SFLA replied on 2024-06-02

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.

#### Krista replied on 2024-06-02

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

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### kd commented on 2024-06-02

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 replied on 2024-06-02

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

#### julia replied on 2024-06-04

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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