Rooting H. imperialis...suggestions?

The growth tip of my H. imperialis was yellowing, so I dug it up and noticed the root ball was completely soggy and rotted. (Its pot was too big and didn't have proper drainage). So I cut it off the rootball, but now am wondering the best way to root the 10-inch cutting. It's too long to use my usual method (perlite-filled pots inside a plastic bag), so I stuck it in a vase that supports its heavy stem, and put some saran wrap around the opening to create "greenhouse effect" - of the good kind.

Has anyone here had luck rooting imperialis in water? Sara - I know you used to root most of your hoyas this way.

thanks,

Julia

Hi Julia. Yup, I have, and still do root all of my cuttings in water. I have rooted imperialis this way, but sans the saran wrap. I don't do any "green house" stuff, as it is certain death for me. I usually don't put the leaves in the water either - just stem. Sorry if I am less than helpful here.

Good luck!!

S

Excellent, Sara. I trust your advice -your indoor garden proves you have a green thumb.

Thanks!

Julia,
It will root. You could put it on a heat pad or warm spot in your home. Just keep an eye on it to make sure it does not start to rot.
I had a H. imperialis in a bottle all winter. It did great. I am constantly putting cuttings in vases and forgetting about them. I've started filling wide mouth rooting jars with #3 perlite before filling with water. It holds the cuttings in place and has worked well for me.
Mel

That's a great idea, Mel. There aren't many warm places in my house at the moment, but I'll keep a close eye on it and if it starts to rot, cut it again. It has root "bumps" all the way up and down the stem, so we'll see.

Julia

Julia, top of the fridge is a good warm spot.