root rot on Hoya Compacta
Quick answer
If your Hoya Compacta has root rot, the most likely cause is: Moisture-retentive soil deprives epiphytic roots of oxygen; Hoya Compacta requires chunky air pockets typical of tree canopy habitat
Start here:
- 1. Repot immediately in 50% orchid bark, 30% perlite, 20% potting mix
- 2. Trim all brown/mushy roots with sterile scissors
Why Hoya Compacta gets root rot
Hoya compacta
Moisture-retentive soil deprives epiphytic roots of oxygen; Hoya Compacta requires chunky air pockets typical of tree canopy habitat
How to reverse root rot on Hoya Compacta
- 1
Repot immediately in 50% orchid bark, 30% perlite, 20% potting mix
- 2
Trim all brown/mushy roots with sterile scissors
- 3
Allow roots to air dry 24 hours before replanting
- 4
Water only when pot feels light and soil is dry throughout
- 5
Add charcoal chunks to mix for antimicrobial protection
Keep root rot off this Hoya Compacta
Use only chunky epiphytic mix with 50%+ bark content; water when pot is light; never let soil stay saturated more than 24 hours