Pruning and Propagating an Overgrown Hoya (Jolla)

Your Hoya’s 4-foot leafless tendrils with leaves only at the tips are best pruned in spring (April–June) when roots grow actively. Winter pruning risks failure.

Spring Plan

1. Cut all stems back to 6–12 inches on the mother plant.
2. Take tip cuttings (6–12 inches with leaves), dip in rooting hormone, plant in mix: 1 part potting soil : 1 part sand : 1 part perlite.
3. Provide bright light (or 14-hour fluorescent) and keep mix barely damp.

If You Must Act Now

Use a 2-tube fluorescent fixture on a 14-hour timer, 12 inches above the plant, to simulate spring. Otherwise, wait.

For Hoya care and propagation guides, email wcreed@HorticulturalHelp.com.