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Posted 9M ago by @FoxyCardoon

Why are the leaves so pale?

#Hoya
8ft to light, indirect
4” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 week ago
Mine are the same. I want dark green leaves. From what I have looked into- it seems like if they get a little less light, they will get darker green.
8 feet from the light, too much light is not the issue.

I think she is overwatered. These need quite a bit of aeration. I keep my Hoyas with.

1/3 perlite
1/3 orchid bark
1/3 peat moss

If the soil doesn't have enough and is taking too long to dry it that will cause the yellowing leaves.

With a plastic pot and then a decorative pot on top there is very air that can access the roots. Without air they lose the ability to absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

I recommend adding aeration. And only using a single pot. 🩷
@P1antAddict same here I agree with @SuperbRaspfern she’s helped me a lot