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IMG]http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad336/jen61297/plant2.jpg[/IMG]  My mother had this plant since before I was born, Im 32. I need to know the name of this plant and some basic care instructions. It seems to be showing signs of root rot, or something and I need the know the name of the plant so I can research. My mother pass away last April so I really want to do what I can not to kill this plant.The plant has stems that are over 12 feet long! Can I clip them? The leaves are really thick and rubbery. Basic care instructions and any and all help is appreciated!
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I think this is the hoya carnosa or the wax plant. These are supposed to be tough durable houseplants that tolerate neglect. They are usually grown as a hanging basket plant since the plants vine out and will hang down or may twine around a support. The stems and leaves are fairly thick and succulent and have a waxy appearance.
If you suspect root rot then reduce the watering. You can also trim back the plant and repot it in a slightly larger container.
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Thank you wiseoldowl! I have been reading up on this type of plant and it states that it flowers? In my 32+ years I have never seen a flower on this. As you can tell by the second picture, it is starting to die out. I potted on in a slightly bigger pot, it was originally in a coffee can that my mother just placed in the pot you see in the picture. No drainage in the old pot. The new pot is just a bit bigger with drainage at the bottom. Do you think I should cut the stalks? Would it help give the plant strength? Or just wait to see how the potting on goes... I really appreciate your time and attention to this. This plant means alot to me.
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Ya you can trim few of the stalks. The plant really seems to have branched out. Trimming it should reduce stress on the plant.
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Hoya does flower, yes, but a lot of people don't have much luck with getting it to do that - not quite sure what the trick is, myself, although mine has bloomed quite regularly.
If you do cut the plant back, you can try to root the cut-off parts in water - should work well, and in case the original plant should die, you'd still have a part of it left alive.
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The hoya needs alot of humidity. Misting daily helps or moving into a bathroom that has its shower used a lot really helps. They don't need direct light, just a little goes a long way with them. And I let mine almost dry out between waterings.
I agree, trim it right back and let it focus on healing. The cuttings can be rerooted and make a few other plant if you pluck off the bad leaves and take the better runners.
Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises ~ PEDRO CALDERON DE LA BARCA
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Thanks so much for all of your help. I am going to trim it back tonight.How long should I leave the stalks? Some of them are up to 12-15 feet long.
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