Thanks for a thorough explanation of what and how you propagate hoyas. It addressed many questions I had, including re-use, opening and closing, acclamation to soil. Also wanted to say, thanks for keeping this chill and now “hyped” with over enthusiasm etc.
Excellent information in this video. It answered a question I had after watching another video, plus more very helpful information. I'm very new to taking care of a hoya and needing to propograte. Pretty sure I've GOT this now! Thanx so very much!
Thank you SO much for this video! I have been wanting to make a perlite prop box after seeing how successful your cuttings are, but I had no idea how to go about it. Thanks again!!
I put mine in glass jar with perlite. A little water. Roots wonderful alocasia Polly in it. And a few others. Keep up the good work. I need to see more videos. Lol
@@EverythingPlants ok. Because of I am doing propagation box. Only 3 cuttings so far. But mine are baby plants. Well at least the ones I want to propagate. Lol. Please do more videos. I need one on string of hearts
Yay...I'm finally feeling a lil more comfortable about using perlite. I really don't propagate because I dislike s.moss so much. Love your videos. Thank you for being so informative!!!!
I made a prop box using perlite after your first two videos recommending it. Although I normally use water for rooting, the prop box successfully got some of my hoya and tradescantia cuttings to root! It's a fun alternative rooting method to water, especially when I plan to pop the rooted cuttings in with the mother plant. Thanks for continuing to update your community on how your own prop box is doing. 👍
I'm new to propagating in any medium besides water but definitely trying this! Sphagnum makes me a bit nervous because I never know how moist it has to stay and I also worry about mold 🤣 thank you so much!
Ya, I always hate running to the sink so this was a nice solution to that problem lol I bought it at Canadian TIre, but I haven't seen it there recently.
Thank you. I am going to try this method with different cuttings. I would love to try & propagate a string of hearts, turtles, pearls & dolphins. Wish me luck! 😊
Question: have you ever put a small humidifier meter in the box to see what it’s actually sitting at out of curiosity? Great video too thanks. I have a 1020 container and vented lid with wet sticks in them and was told to keep it at 70%. The only time I get condensation is when it sits at 90% plus and I started getting a little rot on one cutting. Even while opening every day to let more air in (even though there’s vents). So now I leave the box partially open to sit at 70ish always. So I was just really curious to see what your sealed containers sit at without causing rot. Looks like it would be 100% plus?? Thanks 😊
It’s amount of moisture in the perlite that makes the difference. I’ve good luck rooting the Golden Godess, in a plastic cup an spag moss. I cut 1 in by almost 1/4 in holes in two sides of the cup an keep it damp. Hope you try this an hope it works for you. 😀💚
Mine gets a small little sliver of direct light throughout the day, but that just risks algae. Just place it a bright area and see how it does. Near a window is fine, but it doesn't have to be on a sill or anything like that. Even near a grow light will be perfect.
Have you ever tried to root monstera adansonii, scindapsus or Philadendron Brazil in perlite? I usually water propagate. I have a few plants that need to be cut back and would like to try this method.
Yes I have...scindapsus take so long in water, but once they got placed in perlite it got roots within 2 weeks. The brazil and adansonii would have no issues in the perlite either.
I "try" to not let them touch the perlite, but thats almost impossible. Where I really try to prevent contact is with the sides of the container as there is always condensation on the sides.
If u have a Hoya leaf with thrips damage can u safely keep it somehow? I had thrips on a plant, never saw any bugs just the damage and leaves coming out distorted. I'm so sad any advice cut all the leaves and keep the roots?
There is damage on the hoya leaves too? Distorted leaves can be from lower humidity....I would isolate it and treat it with a spray (multiple treatments over a few weeks) or use a systemic pesticide if you have it.
@@EverythingPlants thank you I have done that but I didn't know if I should cut off the leaves because thrips lay eggs in the leaves? I almost don't want to keep it at all because it scares me that they will rehatch
@@roxywade4581 it may but unless the plant is like 5 dollars then I just repeat the treatment and just keep an eye on it.....but it's up to you obviously if you keep it or not
OK... I NEED To Be Pulling Out My Bag Of Perlite Today!!! All The Plantlets Looked SO Pretty And Healthy... The Polyneura Were Flipping Their Tails At ME!!! I Gotta Go Look At Some Prices On Them TODAY!!! See YOU Next Video E.P.!!!
Hey Jerry. Personally I have not had an issue with algae at all with my prop boxes, but I have had it with small cuttings in perlite. I have also had a few comments from others saying they got an algae issue. If that happens I would place it in a bit of lower light or even try covering the sides
Best Perlite propagation video that I’ve seen thus far, and I’ve watched quite a few! Thank you!
Thanks so much! So glad you liked it!
Thanks for a thorough explanation of what and how you propagate hoyas. It addressed many questions I had, including re-use, opening and closing, acclamation to soil. Also wanted to say, thanks for keeping this chill and now “hyped” with over enthusiasm etc.
Thanks Jugtree! I like to keep my videos entertaining (not over the top) and informative. I hope you join the channel for more videos!
How funny, I JUST got done watching the video in which you took these clippings. Glad I don’t have to wait for an update!
Ya, great timing! Hope you liked the videos.
Excellent information in this video. It answered a question I had after watching another video, plus more very helpful information. I'm very new to taking care of a hoya and needing to propograte. Pretty sure I've GOT this now! Thanx so very much!
Rewatching this video so I can set up a perlite prop box. Great video Jeff!
Thanks Maureen!
Such a great instructor. I like that you use common objects as tools: pencil, cookie sheet, etc.
Thanks Kathleen ✏️
Thanks for making this video! Couldn’t find a detailed video anywhere else!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video! Thank you so much!❤
You are so welcome!
Thank you SO much for this video! I have been wanting to make a perlite prop box after seeing how successful your cuttings are, but I had no idea how to go about it. Thanks again!!
Send me the results when you get around to making your prop box!
I put mine in glass jar with perlite. A little water. Roots wonderful alocasia Polly in it. And a few others. Keep up the good work. I need to see more videos. Lol
Thanks so much Susie!
@@EverythingPlants ok. Because of I am doing propagation box. Only 3 cuttings so far. But mine are baby plants. Well at least the ones I want to propagate. Lol. Please do more videos. I need one on string of hearts
Yay...I'm finally feeling a lil more comfortable about using perlite. I really don't propagate because I dislike s.moss so much. Love your videos. Thank you for being so informative!!!!
Thanks for watching. I hope perlite works for you whenever you decide to give it a try.
I made a prop box using perlite after your first two videos recommending it. Although I normally use water for rooting, the prop box successfully got some of my hoya and tradescantia cuttings to root! It's a fun alternative rooting method to water, especially when I plan to pop the rooted cuttings in with the mother plant. Thanks for continuing to update your community on how your own prop box is doing. 👍
Thanks for sharing this!
What amazing results with the perlite. I am going to have to try that method. I would love that whole box of Hoyas😁
Thanks Maureen!!!
Good method for wetting the perlite. Thanks!
You're welcome!
Thank you for the tutorial. I've just been wanting to try this & didn't know how.
You’re welcome 😊and good luck!!!
I am so excited to do this! It's definitely a learning process. Thank you for sharing your experience through these videos!
Good luck Nina!!!
I'm new to propagating in any medium besides water but definitely trying this! Sphagnum makes me a bit nervous because I never know how moist it has to stay and I also worry about mold 🤣 thank you so much!
Good luck and keep me posted! For sphagnum moss you soak the moss then squeeze out the water...that's how wet they should stay.
Ive had great success with perlite as well. Love your vids. Thank you for sharing. I need to find me a grey tray like yours. Seems really helpful.
Ya, I always hate running to the sink so this was a nice solution to that problem lol I bought it at Canadian TIre, but I haven't seen it there recently.
I tried the perlite and had good success. Thanks to you
Great to hear!
Very clear and instructive video. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I do propagate many different kinds of plants in perlite with great success. Your hoyas are doing great job ! 😊
Thanks Grace!
Thanks ! Will do tried it ..watching from Canada. 🇨🇦
Hello Condeza...from Saskatchewan!
I’ve never tried perlite on Hoyas. Will have to do that next time. Thanks for the tips.
It works so well!
I've noticed my water props sometimes have trouble transitioning from water to soil even when I keep them moist. Ill try perlite. Thanks!
Let me know how it goes for you next time you transition into soil. Thanks for watching!
Thank you I’ve just learned how to propagate my Hoya , Jennifer Downunder
Good luck Jennifer!
hey jeff! happy thanksgiving! as always, great information!
Thanks Marnie! Canadian Thanksgiving was actually a few weeks ago, but Happy Thanksgiving to all my USA 🇺🇸 plant friends!
Thank you. I am going to try this method with different cuttings. I would love to try & propagate a string of hearts, turtles, pearls & dolphins. Wish me luck! 😊
Good luck Momma Ramirez!!!
Oh my this was so helpful and you covered everything thank you!!
Awesome and thanks for watching Elizabeth!
I haven’t yet tried perlite for propagation but I think I might give it a try.
It is awesome and I find much easier to transition into soil.
Thank you so much for the info. You answered all my questions.🌱😀
Great to hear! I hope to cover all the main issues with perlite prop boxes.
Question: have you ever put a small humidifier meter in the box to see what it’s actually sitting at out of curiosity?
Great video too thanks. I have a 1020 container and vented lid with wet sticks in them and was told to keep it at 70%.
The only time I get condensation is when it sits at 90% plus and I started getting a little rot on one cutting. Even while opening every day to let more air in (even though there’s vents). So now I leave the box partially open to sit at 70ish always.
So I was just really curious to see what your sealed containers sit at without causing rot. Looks like it would be 100% plus??
Thanks 😊
That's actually a good question and now I'm curious. I will stick it in the box and check it out!
The humidity is 92%
@@EverythingPlants interesting, thanks for checking 😊
It’s amount of moisture in the perlite that makes the difference. I’ve good luck rooting the Golden Godess, in a plastic cup an spag moss. I cut 1 in by almost 1/4 in holes in two sides of the cup an keep it damp. Hope you try this an hope it works for you. 😀💚
Ya and the humidity in the box.
@@EverythingPlants Actually, I’ve rooted the GG just out in the room an not in a box. Water, humidity too me is same thing, both wet.
Great video! Thank you!
Glad you liked it! It's an older one now
You said it needs a sunny window. Do you mean direct sunny window? Thank you for your video.
Mine gets a small little sliver of direct light throughout the day, but that just risks algae. Just place it a bright area and see how it does. Near a window is fine, but it doesn't have to be on a sill or anything like that. Even near a grow light will be perfect.
Omg what is that heart shaped leaf with silver spots 😍😍😍
Hoya parasitica heartleaf
@@EverythingPlants thank you I heard you mentioning it in the video but I was so excited that I asked before finishing the video ☺️
Have you ever tried to root monstera adansonii, scindapsus or Philadendron Brazil in perlite? I usually water propagate. I have a few plants that need to be cut back and would like to try this method.
Yes I have...scindapsus take so long in water, but once they got placed in perlite it got roots within 2 weeks. The brazil and adansonii would have no issues in the perlite either.
@@EverythingPlants Thank you! I'll give it it shot.
Great video!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!
very good video.
Thank you very much!
Is it a problem if the leaves touch the perlite with this method? Want to prevent leaf rot!
I "try" to not let them touch the perlite, but thats almost impossible. Where I really try to prevent contact is with the sides of the container as there is always condensation on the sides.
Nice video! Do you use this perlite box for Hoya propagation in both the Winter and Summer?
Yes I do! I use this box year round!
If u have a Hoya leaf with thrips damage can u safely keep it somehow? I had thrips on a plant, never saw any bugs just the damage and leaves coming out distorted. I'm so sad any advice cut all the leaves and keep the roots?
There is damage on the hoya leaves too? Distorted leaves can be from lower humidity....I would isolate it and treat it with a spray (multiple treatments over a few weeks) or use a systemic pesticide if you have it.
@@EverythingPlants thank you I have done that but I didn't know if I should cut off the leaves because thrips lay eggs in the leaves? I almost don't want to keep it at all because it scares me that they will rehatch
@@roxywade4581 it may but unless the plant is like 5 dollars then I just repeat the treatment and just keep an eye on it.....but it's up to you obviously if you keep it or not
@@EverythingPlants thank you
I've been using soil for Hoya cuttings.
Great update! Thank you
Glad you liked it!
Great video!
Do you think string of turtles would do well in a perlite prop box?
I have only did it with soil, but I definitely think it should be good.
OK... I NEED To Be Pulling Out My Bag Of Perlite Today!!! All The Plantlets Looked SO Pretty And Healthy... The Polyneura Were Flipping Their Tails At ME!!! I Gotta Go Look At Some Prices On Them TODAY!!! See YOU Next Video E.P.!!!
Hey, good luck. This is such a fun method of propagating plants.
My perlite has green growing on it, but they are rooting. Is that OK?
Just a little algae...shouldn't harm it at all (I think lol)
Did you put water in the box with the perlite?
Hey Wendy. I do soak it but then drain it so there is no water pooling....the details are in the video lol
Is algae a problem?
Hey Jerry. Personally I have not had an issue with algae at all with my prop boxes, but I have had it with small cuttings in perlite. I have also had a few comments from others saying they got an algae issue. If that happens I would place it in a bit of lower light or even try covering the sides
My success is great, thanks
That is so great to hear Doreen!
Do you have a problem with algae?
Never with my prop boxes...
temperature?
I always have mine at regular house temps (21C)
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Thanks Sylvia!
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Thanks again! Do you watch every single video of mine???
@@EverythingPlants yes!
@@kendravoracek3636 Wow! Thanks!
I also find my Hoyas easy to prop in perlite. I still use moss for wet sticks though.
My hoya wet sticks are growing in perlite
all mine rotted within a week
Did you have standing water at the bottom?
Do you put your prop box in a warmer place or use a heat mat to encourage growth? If not, how warm is the room it’s in?🤔🪴💚
I typically don't provide any extra heat....my room temps are generally around 21-23 Celsius. Just give it a bright spot and let it grow!
@@EverythingPlants Thanks so much, your video was very helpful!