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title: "Got this Hoya that is clearly suffering from root rot. I cleaned her…"
description: "Got this Hoya that is clearly suffering from root rot. I cleaned her old soil off, did a hydrogen peroxide dip to get any fungus off of her roots and repotted.…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/5BzNJIyBH2EamH3fhUYK9K"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Bebe🌵🤍"
published: "2024-12-31T17:10:23.414751Z"
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# Got this Hoya that is clearly suffering from root rot. I cleaned her…

_Posted by Bebe🌵🤍 on 2024-12-31_

Got this Hoya that is clearly suffering from root rot. I cleaned her old soil off, did a hydrogen peroxide dip to get any fungus off of her roots and repotted. However, she’s still not retaining water. I have her under a grow light with a humidifier but I’m wondering if there’s any tips and tricks to help save her!

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## 4 comments

### Sunny commented on 2024-12-31

Loss of roots makes it harder to take in sufficient water and nutrients to sustain the entire plant. I would propagate at least 1/2 of it or more to give the remaining plant time to concentrate on growing more roots. It will have less leaves to hydrate.

I would add rooting hormone, SuperThrive and fertilizer to help the mother plant out. You’ve already taken care of the watering and humidity. I would ensure the temperature doesn’t get too cold. 🍀🪴

#### Bebe🌵🤍 replied on 2025-01-01

Rooting hormone is such a smart idea, thank you so much!! I can’t believe I’ve never thought of that for root rot

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2024-12-31

Warmer water will help the roots that are left uptake water too.

#### Bebe🌵🤍 replied on 2025-01-01

Noted, thank you!!! ✍️

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