How we Propagate - ft. Hoya latifolia (Sarawak)

Welcome to another episode of Unsolicited Plant Talks! In today's video, we're diving deep into the world of plant propagation, focusing on the beautiful Hoya latifolia (Sarawak). Join me as I walk you through each step, from preparing your tools to the final watering. 🌱 Want to help us spread the love for hoyas and houseplants? Share this video with your friends and fellow plant enthusiasts. Let's inspire and assist more people in their horticultural adventures! 🌱 BLOG VERSION OF THIS VIDEO: https://bit.ly/46ecYzA KEY MOMENTS: 00:05 - Intro 00:20 - Introducing Hoya latifolia (Sarawak) (https://bit.ly/46cUD6c) 00:28 - Hoya latifolia (Sarawak, pink) flower close up 00:37 - Showing you how we propagate and our propagation care routine 00:54 - Tools we used for this Hoya propagation 1:07 - Our preferred substrate blend 1:56 - Our plant pins 02:37 - My shears (and features I like) 03:05 - Disenfecting shears (why we use Physan20) 04:00 - Assessing where to make cuttings, and tips if you're doing a "big chop" 05:22 - Let's start cutting! 05:43 - Why I don't prop with vines (but I will this time lol) 06:38 - Arranging and pruning 07:42 - Our first good cut! 08:06 - Turning a large cutting into 3 smaller props 08:49 - Cutting #2 09:20 - When and why I prop imperfect cuttings 10:25 - Cutting #3 10:31 - Big Leaf! 10:53 - What I do with multi-node props 11:45 - Cutting #4 12:21 - Cutting #5 and the importance of prop orientation (we have a blog on this here: https://bit.ly/46ecYzA ) 13:36 - Another example of prop orientation with Hoya lucardenasiana (https://bit.ly/3Pla5Gj) 13:40 - Gorgeous Hoya flowers! 15:58 - Prepping the substrate for props 16:53 - Our preferred rooting hormone 17:28 - Pinning props in place, orienting propagations in pots 18:50 - Not all your propagations need a pin (examples) 19:45 - Potential issues with large leaf props 20:27 - Topping off with coco coir and the pest prevention benefits 22:19 - Introducing friendly bugs (fungus gnat predator) 23:43 - Tagging props with name and prop date 24:18 - More tips for propagating at home 24:49 - Propagating Hoya vines CHECK OUT THESE BLOGS: Using Coco Husk as a Plant Medium: https://bit.ly/3Loj5JS How to Trellis your Hoya Plants: https://bit.ly/3PCvyfs Why the Orientation of your Propagations is Important : https://bit.ly/46ecYzA PLANTS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO: Hoya latifolia (Sarawak) - https://bit.ly/46cUD6c Hoya lucardenasiana - https://bit.ly/3Pla5Gj PRODUCTS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO: Coco Husk - https://bit.ly/3sWjCfP Plant Pins - https://bit.ly/3reQ2l3 🌿 Looking to add some beautiful hoya plant species and other houseplants to your collection? Visit our website and explore our curated selection of Hoyas, Aroids , and more. Plus, we offer a range of high-quality plant care items. We ship to the USA and Canada! 🌿 💚 If you're passionate about hoyas, houseplants, and indoor gardening, you're in the right place. We strive to provide you with top-notch information and products to help your plants thrive. 💚 www.unsolicitedplanttalks.com #hoya #hoyapropagation #hoyaplants #hoyaplantcare #indoorplants #houseplants #plantcare #indoorjungle #greenhouse #plantlovers #plantparenting