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title: "HELP!!! My Hoya Carnosa ‘Jade’ is looking very sad. I went on…"
description: "HELP!!! My Hoya Carnosa ‘Jade’ is looking very sad. I went on vacation for the weekend, when I left the soil was damp so I thought I was okay till I got back…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
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published: "2025-08-12T02:19:06.761775Z"
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# HELP!!! My Hoya Carnosa ‘Jade’ is looking very sad. I went on…

_Posted by Plant momma on 2025-08-12_

HELP!!!

My Hoya Carnosa ‘Jade’ is looking very sad. I went on vacation for the weekend, when I left the soil was damp so I thought I was okay till I got back two days later. When I got back it was dry and the leaves were wilted and curled. I watered it a little and now it’s dropping leaves and the leaves still are wilted and feel dry.

Did I kill my plant? If not, what do I do?

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## 4 comments

### Waspinator commented on 2025-08-12

It might recover, but it's definitely in dire straits. I'd give it a long bottom watering soak. Like 20+ minutes. Then make sure it drains really well so the roots don't sit in stagnant water. After that, just wait and watch. Since it has almost no leaves, it'll be slow to use the water in the soil, so your next watering session will have to go by soil dryness rather than any set time. You can also try playing music; plants like sound :)

#### Plant momma replied on 2025-08-12

Thank you! I’ll try that

### Panda and plant love commented on 2025-08-12

Yea I would say bottom water it but first check ifnit has root rot or anything that is root related

#### Plant momma replied on 2025-08-12

Thank you! I’ll check them.

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