yes, roots will form along branches, roots do not form at nodes anyway so that is not a problem.

-Leon

Thankyou. But why all the talk about nodes with cuttings!!

"node
The place upon a stem which normally bears a leaf or whorl of leaves."
http://glossary.gardenweb.com/glossary/nph-ind.cgi?scrug=16677&k=node&b=and&r=whole&s=terms

"NODE -- The point on a stem where a leaf or bud is attached."
http://www.boldweb.com/greenweb/glossary.htm#N

ema is right, the "node" is where the new growth will begin but not where the roots will form. It is very difficult if not impossible to make a new plant without a node but not because it won't root.

Leon

I see. I always took it to mean that you needed at least one node UNDER the soil level for a cutting to root - and of course the other node or nodes above the soil level. I HAVE rooted cuttings without nodes in water. Thanks guys.

read my post and update "starting a hoya from a clipping" Mine had small web like strings on it I assumed were what I call air roots and I stuck mine in the soil making sure one onf those was just touching the soil line, it found its way to the soil and like I mentioned in my update, I now have a small root ball. Couldn't be easier. It may not be the "proper" way to go about it but it worked for me.