These cuttings are from my Hoya Compacta plant, which I snipped back in October of last year. Fall is not the best time to take cuttings, so I used the following method to trick them.
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| I placed each cutting (three to a pot) into a mixture of perlite, peat moss, orchid mix, and regular potting mix, then gave each pot a good water. |
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| I, then, placed each pot into a zip-lock bag, closed the top, then placed them on the counter and under my cabinet lights, creating a greenhouse effect. |
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| I checked them often, but yesterday, I was rewarded. These are roots coming out of the holes in the bottom of the pot. Success! |
I normally root my plant cuttings in water, but the hoyas weren't rooting. This is the first time I've used this method, and I highly recommend it. Now to begin the process of hardening the new plants. I'll reduce the humidity by leaving the bags unzipped for a few days before I take them out. Wish me luck!
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