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title: "I’ve had my heart Hoya since it was… 3 hearts I think. And it’s grown…"
description: "I’ve had my heart Hoya since it was… 3 hearts I think. And it’s grown tremendously! Proud plant parent. The bottom hearts have some brown/black markings 😢…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/-Hvw2UpVTXuBN-5q5GuMYg/uh48H3tj5DXEzT6sOrcJTs"
community: "Hoya Hoarders"
author: "Show me the Greens!"
published: "2025-12-30T15:01:51.800607Z"
language: "en"
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# I’ve had my heart Hoya since it was… 3 hearts I think. And it’s grown…

_Posted by Show me the Greens! on 2025-12-30_

I’ve had my heart Hoya since it was… 3 hearts I think. And it’s grown tremendously! Proud plant parent. The bottom hearts have some brown/black markings 😢  
What can I do?

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## 3 comments

### Sunny commented on 2025-12-30

Looks like root rot, inconsistent watering because some leaves look wrinkled or it could be fungal issues. Also, check for pests. Check the roots for rot and wet slow drying soil. The pot looks too large for a hoya that size. The excess soil holds too much water and the plant can’t use it up before it rots in oversized pots. Rot is mushy and the roots smell swampy. 🪴🍀

#### Show me the Greens! replied on 2025-12-30

Will check. Thank you. Should I pinch off the affected hearts?

#### Sunny replied on 2025-12-31

You can remove those especially if it’s a fungus issue. There are enough leaves left for photosynthesis. Take cuttings for propagating if you find root rot. 🪴🍀

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