This is my new Hoya pubicalyx, Nami! I just got her last week. I put her in a window that gets some indirect and some direct light, and I have a small humidifier for it too. I haven’t watered it since getting it because the leaves are still looking good. However it dropped a baby leaf on its runner today! I’m not sure if it’s just adjusting to the space or if I’m doing something wrong?
For watering I follow the taco test I learned from YouTube… pinch a leaf on the sides, if it’s firm don’t water, and if it gives and looks like a taco water!
2 likes Thank you! I use that test for my soh but forgot I can use it for others!
0 likesThe taco test is out dated. It damages leaves. Get a meter to check the moisture in the soil. They are simple. You just stick in the soil and read the front of the tab.
1 like Idk how hard you’re squeezing but I don’t damage my plants 😭
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Dropping the baby leaf could be adjusting to a new place since you’ve only had it a week. As to watering, how dry is the soil? I usually water once the soil is dry to the bottom. I also know some Hoya like more water than you would expect; I don’t know much about this type of Hoya, but I would check and make sure it’s not a thirsty one.
2 likes Thank you, I watered it and am crossing my fingers! I’ll do some more research.
1 likeMy pubicalyx drops new leaves whenever I move it to a new location, so I would just watch and not worry about it yet! Give it at least a month to adjust. If it goes downhill, you can always propagate it.
1 like Thank you so much for this reassurance! I appreciate it.
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