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.
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BLOG VERSION OF THIS VIDEO: bit.ly/46ecYzA
KEY MOMENTS:
00:05 - Intro
00:20 - Introducing Hoya latifolia (Sarawak) (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: bit.ly/46ecYzA )
13:36 - Another example of prop orientation with Hoya lucardenasiana (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: bit.ly/3Loj5JS
How to Trellis your Hoya Plants: bit.ly/3PCvyfs
Why the Orientation of your Propagations is Important : bit.ly/46ecYzA
PLANTS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO:
Hoya latifolia (Sarawak) - bit.ly/46cUD6c
Hoya lucardenasiana - bit.ly/3Pla5Gj
PRODUCTS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO:
Coco Husk - bit.ly/3sWjCfP
Plant Pins - bit.ly/3reQ2l3
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