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Pale Leaves in Hoya Australis
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Hoya australis is a vigorous trailing vine with long, glossy, lance-shaped leaves and produces umbels of cream or pink star-shaped flowers with a sweet fragrance
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Hoya Australis care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to pale leaves in Hoya Australis. Check each one as a potential cause.
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Light
Bright, indirect light preferred; tolerates moderate to low light but flowers best with bright conditions
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Fertiliser
Fertilize every 2–4 weeks during growing season with diluted balanced fertilizer; cease in winter
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Water
Water thoroughly when top inch of soil is dry; reduce watering in winter. Prefers to dry out slightly between waterings
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Symptoms to look for in Hoya Australis
- fiber_manual_recordWashed-out, pale colour
- fiber_manual_recordYellowing between veins
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Common causes in Hoya Australis
- fiber_manual_recordIron deficiency
- fiber_manual_recordMagnesium deficiency
- fiber_manual_recordToo much direct sun
- fiber_manual_recordAlkaline soil
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How to diagnose pale leaves in Hoya Australis
Interveinal yellowing on new growth = iron deficiency. On old growth = magnesium deficiency.
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How to treat pale leaves in Hoya Australis
Apply chelated iron or Epsom salt as appropriate. Adjust soil pH.
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Preventing pale leaves in Hoya Australis
Use ericaceous compost for acid-loving plants. Feed with micronutrient fertiliser.