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Root Rot in Hoya Carnosa
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Hoya Carnosa, also called the Wax Plant, is a tropical vining succulent with thick, waxy, heart-shaped leaves and clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers
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Hoya Carnosa care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to root rot in Hoya Carnosa. Check each one as a potential cause.
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Water
Allow soil to dry between waterings; water when top inch feels dry; reduce watering in winter and after flowering
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Soil
Well-draining mix with perlite, orchid bark, or coco coir; does not tolerate heavy, waterlogged soil
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Humidity
Moderate to high humidity (40–60%); mist occasionally or place on a pebble tray; tolerates average indoor humidity
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Symptoms to look for in Hoya Carnosa
- fiber_manual_recordBrown, mushy roots
- fiber_manual_recordYellowing leaves
- fiber_manual_recordWilting despite moist soil
- fiber_manual_recordFoul smell from soil
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Common causes in Hoya Carnosa
- fiber_manual_recordOverwatering
- fiber_manual_recordPoor drainage
- fiber_manual_recordFungal pathogens
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How to diagnose root rot in Hoya Carnosa
Remove plant from pot. Healthy roots are white/tan and firm. Rotted roots are brown/black and mushy.
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How to treat root rot in Hoya Carnosa
Trim all rotted roots with sterile scissors. Treat with hydrogen peroxide solution. Repot in fresh, well-draining soil.
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Preventing root rot in Hoya Carnosa
Always use pots with drainage holes. Allow soil to partially dry between waterings. Use well-draining compost.