Hi! My hoya krohniana’s leaves are a little wrinkled and...
4” pot with drainage
Last watered 2 years ago
6
@CaritoTen So, you watered her, and the soil pulled a disappearing act real quick? That's a sign she might be thirstier than you thought. Hoyas can be a bit quirky – they like their soil to be on the drier side, but not desert dry. Try giving her a moderate drink and see if those leaves start to perk up.
Now, about that dry soil dance – it's possible that your Hoya's roots are slurping up moisture faster than a straw in a tropical smoothie. Give her a gentle tug from her pot to see if she's root-bound. If she's feeling cramped, consider giving her a roomier pot and a fresh bed of soil to stretch her roots in.
Also, let's chat about her living situation. Is she getting the right amount of light? Hoyas like their sun, but not a sunburn party. Bright, indirect light is their jam.
Lastly, don't be shy about the occasional shower for your leafy friend. A light misting can keep the humidity levels just right for her tropical tastes.
Keep an eye on her, sprinkle a little plant love, and those wrinkled leaves might just smooth out in no time. Happy plant parenting! 🌿🚿🌞
Now, about that dry soil dance – it's possible that your Hoya's roots are slurping up moisture faster than a straw in a tropical smoothie. Give her a gentle tug from her pot to see if she's root-bound. If she's feeling cramped, consider giving her a roomier pot and a fresh bed of soil to stretch her roots in.
Also, let's chat about her living situation. Is she getting the right amount of light? Hoyas like their sun, but not a sunburn party. Bright, indirect light is their jam.
Lastly, don't be shy about the occasional shower for your leafy friend. A light misting can keep the humidity levels just right for her tropical tastes.
Keep an eye on her, sprinkle a little plant love, and those wrinkled leaves might just smooth out in no time. Happy plant parenting! 🌿🚿🌞
@JungleDreamer good morning Nancy!!! Wow thank you for this, super helpful! Will check in on her to see if she’s rootbound when I get home. And not sure about the sunlight situation, she sits at a northwest facing window where it gets a lot of sun in the early afternoon…I moved her to a less brighter spot this week to see if it helps with the leaf drop….
@CaritoTen - goo morning Caroline, You're welcome! It's great that you're being so attentive to your Hoya plant's needs. Moving her to a slightly less bright spot is a smart move – it might help her adjust and prevent further leaf drop. Just keep an eye on how she responds and make those little adjustments as needed. It's all about finding that sweet spot where she can soak up just the right amount of sunlight. Your Hoya is lucky to have such a caring plant parent! 🌱🌞🪴
When Hoyas are wrinkled that means two things: thirsty or rotten roots.
You didn’t mention what kind of soil the plant is in, but assuming it’s in peat based mix (plant card says regular), the drying out in a day is concerning of hydrophobic soil. When you water it does the soil saturate fully, or if you watered from the top would it sit on top and funnel down the sides? Peat based soil turns hydrophobic when it is allowed to dry out too much, it takes a while to correct you have to bottom soak it for a while multiple times or use a setting agent (can be Castile soap) to fix it, otherwise a complete refresh of soil can fix it.
If the soil is hydrophobic it will definitely lead to being thirsty, but it will also cause dry root rot for Hoyas. I would recommend accessing the quality of your soil and checking on the roots. Hoyas with rotten roots look like they have very fine white hairs at the ends, and when you tug on the roots they pull off the outer sheathe and expose this white hair. Hoyas are easy to reroot, but you’ll want to cut off any rotted roots. If the roots are rotten, the plants won’t be able to take up any water and show signs of thirst.
To keep Hoyas happy I recommend an airy soil mix, an aroid mix does well for many. I let it dry out most of the way, and don’t give them excessive dry periods. Most Hoya would prefer to be watered more often and have quicker drying soil since that replicates their natural environment better.
You didn’t mention what kind of soil the plant is in, but assuming it’s in peat based mix (plant card says regular), the drying out in a day is concerning of hydrophobic soil. When you water it does the soil saturate fully, or if you watered from the top would it sit on top and funnel down the sides? Peat based soil turns hydrophobic when it is allowed to dry out too much, it takes a while to correct you have to bottom soak it for a while multiple times or use a setting agent (can be Castile soap) to fix it, otherwise a complete refresh of soil can fix it.
If the soil is hydrophobic it will definitely lead to being thirsty, but it will also cause dry root rot for Hoyas. I would recommend accessing the quality of your soil and checking on the roots. Hoyas with rotten roots look like they have very fine white hairs at the ends, and when you tug on the roots they pull off the outer sheathe and expose this white hair. Hoyas are easy to reroot, but you’ll want to cut off any rotted roots. If the roots are rotten, the plants won’t be able to take up any water and show signs of thirst.
To keep Hoyas happy I recommend an airy soil mix, an aroid mix does well for many. I let it dry out most of the way, and don’t give them excessive dry periods. Most Hoya would prefer to be watered more often and have quicker drying soil since that replicates their natural environment better.
@Alinaa thank you!!! Going to repot it and check the roots. Never repotted it after I bought it earlier this year