I can't really tell from the photo how big the pot is, but I'd say since there's room for another one to sit on top of the soil that it's a little large. I wouldn't be as worried about it stopping growth, but I might worry a little about overwatering with so much soil. But if you're careful about watering, it shouldn't be an issue.

Yes, you can add different species into the same pot if you want. The only down side to this is that when you are ready to seperate them, their roots will probably be intermingled. Pulling them apart disturbs the roots to thew point it can set them back a little more than just a simple repotting would. On the other hand, if you're rooting another cutting, I find sticking a cutting in a pot where other cuttings have recently (or are still) rooting encourages them to root. So what I sometimes do is stick a new cutting in with another and, as soon as I feel some resistance (meaning it's developed some roots), I move it to it's own pot. This solves the issue of intermingling roots...

If your cuttings have roots and are showing some signs of growth, giving them a little fertilizer would encourage new growth, especially this time of year. I'd probably just use all purpose Miracle Grow at this point, 1/4 strength, every watering for the next couple of months. I don't use any bloom boosters until a plant has developed a look I like.

Denise in Omaha

Denise, thanks for getting back to me so quickly!

Let me clarify a few things that I missed in my first post:

The pot is 4 inches. I was thinking the same thing about it being a little too big. My watering is fine, and at the moment, I've just been misting him to keep him happy in my room (I'm at college in my dorm room).

Also, when I mentioned putting in a nother plant, I meant putting in more from the same host plant (my grandmother's), not different species. This would theoretically give me a "fuller" plant, right?

Also, when should I start to expect new growth? About a month ago, it grew one leaf, which was exciting, but nothing since then. Is there something that can be done to encourage it to jump start the growing process?

I see - yes, if you can get more cuttings, by all means, fill the pot with them! Fertilizing should encourage growth, but keep in mind that compacta is one of the slower growing species.

Denise in Omaha

That sounds great, Denise! I can get another cutting from my grandma (will be visitng her in two weeks) soon.

What kind of fertilizer would you use? I know these guys are slow growing, but I am ready to put up with it :)

My favorite is Eleanor's VF-11, which is more of a nutrient boost than a typical fertilizer. You can google it and find it if it isn't sold in your area. But, as I said in my first reply, just plain old A/P Miracle Grow would be fine to get it growing. Good luck with your Hoya!

Denise in Omaha

Thanks!

As it's slowly been warming up, I started misting the little guy.

Also, I've been keeping a plastic ziplock baggie over top to keep it humid. It seems to be liking this as I've noticed the woody stem that's been visible for the past few months has some signs of green showing on the tips. Hopefully he starts growing soon! :)

Hi, heres a few pics of my Compacta. I just took some cuttings from a friend and stuck em in the pot. I did this about 5 months ago, and as you an see they have taken off just fine. I didn't root them in water first, although some do. The last one is a pic of it when I first got it. I put it in with a carnosa, both are doing well.

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Looks great! Out of curiosity, how many cuttings did you put in the pot?

Looks great! Out of curiosity, how many cuttings did you put in the pot?

I started w/only 2. I clipped some off for my sister when they weren't very long. Each one was only about 2-3 inches when I stuck them in the soil.

That's what I was going to mention in my 1st post. I have heard they grow slow, but this is my first one(s) and they have grown faster than I expected. I may still clip off some of the longer one and re-root it to give me even more in the same pot.

The one thing to remember when you put them in the soil before they have roots, they need more water, as there is no way to get water thru the stem and ultimatley to the leaves, since there are no roots. So I did keep it very wet until I was sure they had roots. But I keep all of my hoyas on the wetter side. I am no expert by no means, there is a lot more expert advice on the forum. I think my luck has been by chance.

Good luck w/ yours, stay tuned here and you should have any questions/concerns answered by many helpful people.