Find out how the Rope (Corkscrew) Hoya is doing since we started its revival. In this second video, the hoya is greening up and doing better. The video also shows how to prune hoyas to stimulate new growth.
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Today we’re checking back in with a revival here: the corkscrew hoya, Hoya carnosa compacta is the botanical name. This is a really cool plant that has corkscrew-like foliage, so you can see up at the top here. As I mentioned, this was a revival, so this plant was in pretty bad shape before. It’s getting a lot more green in, which is great! It’s not going to green up all of the old leaves, but it is getting new foliage, and some of the older foliage has greened up some as well. You can see how pretty this plant is; it’s made for hanging baskets or grows nicely that way or from up on high, and it does have this very corkscrew-like foliage on it.
As I mentioned, there is quite a bit of new green growth on it here and there, and there’s some more on this part here and back here as well. One thing I’m going to do today is check to see if this foliage at this fine branching here is alive or dead. If it’s dead, I’m going to get rid of it; if it’s alive, I’m going to keep it and see if I get some more foliage on it. Although I probably will snip it back some to stimulate some foliage growth.
However, the way to do this to see if a branch or trunk of a plant is alive is to use something sharp, like a knife or good pruners, and you want to run them along the side of the piece that you’re wondering about.
[Music]Then what happens is you want to check and see if it looks alive. It will be green; if it’s dead, it’s going to be brown in there. So far, it’s looking pretty brown, which tells me that part has died. So, what I’m going to do now is go backward to see at what point it died. I’m going to check here—still dead. Here—still dead. So I’m not getting any green. Nope, not none. Nope. There is a tad bit green right there. So I’m going to cut right above the node here, the stem node, which has rooting and growth hormones in it. That will cause the growth on the stem below that and above that to get some new foliage growing. I’m going to cut right above that.
I want to cut right above that; I don’t want to leave any stem that doesn’t have a node at the end of it just sticking out there. Because what will happen is that stem will just fall off, and then the growth will start from that point, but you’re going to lose, who knows how long, waiting for that to happen. You’re much better off just cutting it off at that point and getting things going by stimulating with the growth hormone.
So I will likely get more growth along this part here, and I got rid of what was already dead and of no use here, and not looking too good either.
Looking around here too, this is a new one of these stems that will eventually get foliage on it, so you can tell it’s nice and bendable. That’s another thing: when the branching trunk—you don’t want to bend the trunk too much—but when the branching is very bendable and pliable, that tells you it’s alive. So this is a whole new one that’s coming out of this green here, and this is going to be a whole new branch that’s going to be filled with really nice, pretty green foliage that is nice and healthy.
Eventually, what I’ll do is, as new growth comes in, I will cut out more of the old growth, especially the pieces like this that don’t look too good—they’re more yellowy. So we’ll do that as we go, but I like to do that gradually because, first of all, the plant is fuller this way, but it has more leaves to photosynthesize, which helps it grow more. That’s why I do that.
If you watch the prior video, when I did that, I did remove a lot of growth at that point too. When I did pot this up, I used some of my Green Gourmet House Plant Food, so I will put the link below for that too. You can see that it’s doing well; it has taken some time, as I mentioned in the prior video.
When you do any revivals, you do have to have some patience. The plants, if they’ve been neglected and even if they’ve gotten very sickly and haven’t been watered right or whatever the problem is, it takes them a while to spring back. Even when you repot and do what you do, it’s still going to take some time.
With time, this plant will eventually have some beautiful flowers on it as well as really cool foliage that will be a nice deep bright green at that point. I love the corkscrew-y look to it; it is such a different sort of look in a plant, especially the hoyas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the corkscrew hoya, and what is its botanical name?
The corkscrew hoya is a unique plant known for its corkscrew-like foliage. Its botanical name is Hoya carnosa compacta.
How can I tell if a branch or trunk of my hoya plant is alive?
You can check if a branch or trunk is alive by using a sharp tool, like a knife or good pruners. Run them along the side of the piece you are checking. If the inside is green, the branch is alive; if it’s brown, it’s dead.
What should I do if I find dead branches on my hoya plant?
If you find dead branches, you should cut them back. Cut right above the node, which contains growth hormones that will stimulate new growth.
How can I stimulate growth in my hoya plant?
To stimulate growth, ensure you cut above the nodes on the stems. This encourages the plant to produce new foliage and utilize its growth hormones effectively.
When can I expect my hoya plant to flower?
With patience and proper care, your hoya plant can eventually produce beautiful flowers. It may take some time, especially if the plant has been neglected.
What care tips should I follow when reviving a hoya plant?
When reviving a hoya plant, be patient. It can take time for the plant to spring back, especially if it has been sickly or improperly cared for in the past. Ensure it is repotted and receive proper nutrients, like Green Gourmet House Plant Food.
Why is the foliage of my hoya plant yellowing?
Yellowing foliage may indicate that some branches are unhealthy. As new growth appears, consider gradually removing the older, yellowing leaves to maintain the health of the plant.
How should I support the growth of my hoya plant?
To support growth, make sure your hoya has enough leaves for photosynthesis, as this helps in growth. Also, ensure it has the right conditions for healthy growth, such as light, water, and nutrients.
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