root rot on Hoya Publicalyx
Quick answer
If your Hoya Publicalyx has root rot, the most likely cause is: Nursery shipping in saturated soil with poor ventilation causes rapid root rot; plants arrive stressed and vulnerable to opportunistic pathogens
Start here:
- 1. Quarantine new plant 1-2 weeks before repotting to acclimate
- 2. Remove all nursery soil and inspect roots thoroughly
Why Hoya Publicalyx gets root rot
Hoya pubicalyx
Nursery shipping in saturated soil with poor ventilation causes rapid root rot; plants arrive stressed and vulnerable to opportunistic pathogens
How to reverse root rot on Hoya Publicalyx
- 1
Quarantine new plant 1-2 weeks before repotting to acclimate
- 2
Remove all nursery soil and inspect roots thoroughly
- 3
Trim brown/mushy roots with sterile scissors
- 4
Apply diluted hydrogen peroxide (1:4 ratio) to remaining roots
- 5
Repot in fresh chunky mix and wait 5-7 days before first watering
Keep root rot off this Hoya Publicalyx
Always quarantine new arrivals 1-2 weeks; remove nursery soil immediately; acclimate gradually to home environment before heavy watering