Kerrii Leaf
I've only had this plant for a couple of months and it's my first Kerrii. Of course, I wanted a Kerrii for its leaves. So when the 1st leaf that sprouted for me (on the bottom, left) was bulky, dark (no var.), and totally deformed, I was a bit discouraged. But I hid my dismay and continued to chat him up. And look!! He rewarded me with the most spectacular (2nd) leaf!! It's HUGE (and feels like velvet). Another (3rd) leaf, the white one poking out in the back, is fast on it's way and there are several other "nubs" of new growth. I know the rvs. var. is not the most popular hoya, but I'm so glad I added him to my family (thank you, Denise). He's a sweetie!! :)
Jennifer
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13 years ago
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Please don't judge...Rooted Kerrii leaf advice please?
Comments (10)Sometimes you see people posting when a new stem grows out of these rooted leaves, and sometimes they proudly say, "See! These CAN grow into a plant!" Truth is, they can only grow into a viable plant if at least a small bit of what's called meristem happens to be attached to the petiole. Meristem contains cells than can turn into stem and other plant parts, with some nudging by hormones and other plant-produced chemicals. These cells are basically stem cells that can start quickly dividing and so lead to the plant growing. If they are not present, no amount or nurturing is going to help, as the plant (the leaf) does not "know" how to grow a new growing stem point and does not have the means for it, so it just sits there growing roots, the only thing it knows how to do. Come to think of it now, I wonder why those valentine leaf farms do not deliberately include a tiny bit of stem under the ground on the leaf - to surprise future growers with a shoot more likely happening. I guess cutting is two seconds more time-consuming (you're not simply snipping off the leaf anymore), and with larger area of the cut there is a(n insignificantly) higher probability of infection... But if they did that, I might even be ok with them charging $12 for it. Maybe. Do leaves regrow in the same node if you snip them off, I wonder? If they do, the producers might not be including the stem because they do not want to cut into it and have to wait longer for the new leaves....See MoreRooted Hoya Kerrii single leaf!
Comments (18)This one snuff off down the list! I always make sure cuttings are good and moist, and for the most part, you want them to stay that way until they root and you see new growth. Not soggy, mind you, but constantly damp - don't let them dry until you have a good root system as dryness tends to kill the delicate new roots. Your variegated cuttings will produce variegated growth. Some variegates are unstable, but I find this one to be pretty stable, though an INCREDIBLY slow grower! I've had mine for 7 years and it's still very small... Denise in Omaha...See MoreObovata observation
Comments (3)Isn't that interesting! Maybe you should call it "Oboverrii"! Denise in Omaha...See MoreHoya Kerrii Leaf Growth
Comments (3)Beautiful :) I read an older post on here about how it’s pretty impressive to have a stemmed plant grow from just one of these leaves. They‘re gorgeous plants, looks like yours is growing ”fast and furious” (I couldn’t help myself haha...) Chloé...See MoreUser
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