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title: "I’ve had this Hoya for nearly two months, it’s been under a grow…"
description: "I’ve had this Hoya for nearly two months, it’s been under a grow light the whole time, and I have 0 growth. I ordered this as a cutting and the one branch it…"
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published: "2023-12-27T03:28:11.195Z"
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# I’ve had this Hoya for nearly two months, it’s been under a grow…

_Posted by Evil Plant Dad on 2023-12-27_

I’ve had this Hoya for nearly two months, it’s been under a grow light the whole time, and I have 0 growth. I ordered this as a cutting and the one branch it has shriveled at the tip and I’m wondering if I need to trim in order to stimulate growth. New to Hoyas so I appreciate any help.

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## 5 comments

### SnappityWhizBang commented on 2023-12-27

It could be a problem with watering or humidity, but I would also check for mites. The only way to see them is with a microscope (the USB ones are inexpensive on Amazon). If you see tiny, bright orange spots then you have flat mites.

### whelf commented on 2023-12-27

Some Hoyas won’t grow without a trellis- I don’t have this variety but they seem to want something to wrap around

### Claire5904 commented on 2023-12-27

What kind of Hoya is that? I’ve had troubles with finlaysonii and dekaye/viola type Hoyas and I found they prefer more humidity and sometimes they like a little less light than my all green or variegated varieties. There’s also that little saying about Hoya…first year they sleep, second year they creep and third year they leap. I think it’s kinda true for some varieties.

### The Plant God 🪴🌺🪴🫶🏼 commented on 2023-12-31

What soil is it in and do you mist it regularly?

### Cherrybergher commented on 2023-12-31

I would guess the roots may be unhealthy just by looking at the one yellowing pale leaf. If it were me I would cut the root ball and reroot entirely in perlite and then pot up in a much smaller pot than you have it in. I am guessing the roots are staying wet for too long. This has happened to me and rerooting seems to always stimulate growth.

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