It should grow! Don't see why it wouldn't? I'd just stick it in some water. As long as the first node where the leaves join is covered, it should root easily:-)

Diane

I usually go into some sort of HOYA FEVER when I see one and FRANTICLY BEG and offer to buy a cutting:-) (Maybe my head spins around while I'm asking?) It has worked every time! (and never had to pay for one! They think that I'm CRAZY to even offer!!!) They might be right:-)~

I have rooted leafless stems, not allways with success but enough to see that it does work. Putting the whole thing in water I don't think is such a good idea though as it might just rot. I'd put it in peat moss or spagnum and keep it moist with a plastic bag or something covering it to keep the humidity. It shouldn't bee too humid either though...

I have just recently rooted a cutting/stem just like that. It was on the floor beneath the plant, I swear! hahaha Anyways brought it home, stuck it in water and made sure the node was covered with water and voila...roots. It did take a long while however, but it took up no space on my counter by the sink, I just kept changing the water and kept watching it. They wanted $119.00 for the mother plant, could not justify that price and I have no idea was species it is. I will post pictures when it sprouts leaves.

Audrey

Hi Audrey,

For $119 can't you go back & take a pic for us? Was it edged in gold or platnum, yikes, the prices some folks they others will pay!!!!!

My thoughts exactly, I almost fell over when I saw the price. It was a nice sized plant but hardly worth that kind of money.

The next time I am there, I will definately take a picture, I carry my camera everywhere now. I am sure it will still be there, there were not too many people busting down the door to purchase it.

And from what I have read here recently, I do not think it was anything other than the common ones everyone seems to have. The tag just said Hoya (wax plant), that was it.

Audrey