Why are my Hoya leaves turning brown?
A common problem with Hoya and almost all indoor houseplants is what we call “tipping” or simply the tips of the leaves drying out and turning brown. This can be caused by a number of factors including over-watering, chemical burn from too much fertilizer, root rot and dry stagnant air.Click to see full answer. Similarly,…
A common problem with Hoya and almost all indoor houseplants is what we call “tipping” or simply the tips of the leaves drying out and turning brown. This can be caused by a number of factors including over-watering, chemical burn from too much fertilizer, root rot and dry stagnant air.Click to see full answer. Similarly, how often should I water my Hoya? Water your Hoya when the soil is dry on top. In the spring and summer months, Hoya plants generally need to be watered about once every week. In the fall and winter, Hoyas can typically be watered less, about once every 2 weeks. In general, it is better to under water your Hoya than over water it. Secondly, why does my Hoya have brown spots? Brown spots on the tops and/or bottoms of hoya leaves are caused by either a bacterial or fungal infection. When, however, the spots only appear on the bottoms — reverse side — of the leaves, you’ve got a case of scale-insect attack. Then, why is my hoya plant dying? Hoya leaves are shriveling — hoya may not be getting enough water and/or humidity, there may be die-back or an issue with the roots (perhaps they are dead or have dried up), or may be a sign of mealybugs. Check the roots and if that’s the case, then take a healthy cutting to propagate the plant.Do Hoyas like to be misted?Some like to mist the leaves frequently. For cleaning the leaves and increasing humidity, misting is fine… but NOT when the plant is budding or in flower. Lack of water or too much fertilizer will cause foliage to brown around the edges and perhaps leaves will drop. As with most plants, Hoyas respond to good care.
