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title: "My Hoya rope compacta is starting to get soft and wrinkled in some…"
description: "My Hoya rope compacta is starting to get soft and wrinkled in some places. The other stands are fine and firm. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. I’ve already…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Corinne"
published: "2023-08-23T10:28:25.603Z"
language: "en"
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# My Hoya rope compacta is starting to get soft and wrinkled in some…

_Posted by Corinne on 2023-08-23_

My Hoya rope compacta is starting to get soft and wrinkled in some places. The other stands are fine and firm. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. I’ve already lost a couple strands please help!!

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## 4 comments

### Planty Things commented on 2023-08-23

Mine did that when it got mealy bugs, check for pests between the leaves

#### Anya replied on 2023-08-23

Yes I was about to say that - check thoroughly for mealy bugs and if there aren’t any maybe make sure that strands roots are able to soak up water (the soil isn’t hydrophobic)

### Lydsxs commented on 2023-08-23

Yes agreed act as quickly as possible they’ll suck all the life out. I cleaned with soapy water and q tips. Check the pot, plants surrounding, and what it’s on as well as you don’t want them to come back

#### Corinne replied on 2023-08-23

I didn’t see any pests on it. Also none around it but I cleaned it anyway. The roots and soil seem fine😩

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