Houseplant and succulent enthusiasts

[Finchbreeder]

I have a slight advantage in that my Daughter is an Environmental Scientist/Plant Biologist.
So just asked Miss, and she said the best way to grow Hoya's from cutting is to put in water till they have reasonable roots, then add soil.
I did this with a couple, and it worked. Probably time to do some more.
Mind my Hoya's live out doors year round once they are in soil.
I have a number of Hoya's a big philodendron, a Monstera, a couple of Stapelias, couple of Mother in laws tounges, and a few other succulent types, plus mixed geraniums. These all live along the back of the house or under the patio. This is on the southern side of the house (in Australia) They get lots of shade from our hot summers, and the backyard is very heavily tree planted to help stop the strong winds.
Oh yes, and a bay tree, and pepper tree and lemon grass. The mulberry tree cuttings are in pots till they go out in the ground only.

 

[Jener8or]

I have a slight advantage in that my Daughter is an Environmental Scientist/Plant Biologist.
So just asked Miss, and she said the best way to grow Hoya's from cutting is to put in water till they have reasonable roots, then add soil.
I did this with a couple, and it worked. Probably time to do some more.
Mind my Hoya's live out doors year round once they are in soil.
I have a number of Hoya's a big philodendron, a Monstera, a couple of Stapelias, couple of Mother in laws tounges, and a few other succulent types, plus mixed geraniums. These all live along the back of the house or under the patio. This is on the southern side of the house (in Australia) They get lots of shade from our hot summers, and the backyard is very heavily tree planted to help stop the strong winds.
Oh yes, and a bay tree, and pepper tree and lemon grass. The mulberry tree cuttings are in pots till they go out in the ground only.

Thank you so much! I'm sure the person who gave it to me fully intended on me planting it--I just never did! Poor thing--never been fed its whole life either. Does't complain too much tho... (love that kind of plant, lol)

It sounds like the green thumb is genetic! If you get the chance to share pictures, I know we would all love it! My sister has been pushing me to get mulberries. She is a botany/soil person, too. (Always good to have one in the family!)

 

[Finchbreeder]

Sorry but I don't own a camera or mobile phone, to take photos.
Yes I regularly get told I am a dinosaur.
But I am a dinosaur who enjoys peace and quiet and does not get scammed.
Mum is pretty good with plants too, she had a Paw Paw come up in the compost tank, so she planted it out and it is now about 4ft tall and has it's 1st flowers.

 

[Jener8or]

Sorry but I don't own a camera or mobile phone, to take photos.
Yes I regularly get told I am a dinosaur.
But I am a dinosaur who enjoys peace and quiet and does not get scammed.
Mum is pretty good with plants too, she had a Paw Paw come up in the compost tank, so she planted it out and it is now about 4ft tall and has it's 1st flowers.

That's not a bad thing. I self-identify as a luddite, but have let technology take its hold on me surly more than I should.

I don't think I know what a Paw Paw is, but I will have to look up pictures. It's always fun to have those unexpected kind of volunteers. I'm sure even more fun when you can keep them alive!

 

[Finchbreeder]

Paw Paw is a Tropical fruit - actually a bit cold here in winter for it - according to the "experts"
Also it should like rather more humidity - but apparently has not read the book that says so.